The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 283,100
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14) Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 283,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer and 7.5 inches lower.
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
61
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
76.7
84.6
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
61 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
129.7
212.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
212.6 in
Length
207.4 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
12.93 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 L 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
593 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
575 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
9.05 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
17 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
746 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
368 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
265.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data