The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 283,100
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14) Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
€ 77,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 283,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification is 10.4 inches longer and 3.5 inches taller.
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
61
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
76.7
84.6
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
61 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
129.7
212.6
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
212.6 in
Length
202.2 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
19.71 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
RR4
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
593 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
575 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
9.05 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
17 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
864 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
368 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
265.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
265.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data