The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 283,100

€ 98,900

€ 283,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
61
76.7
84.6
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
61 in
Height
58 in
129.7
212.6
124.6
205.1
212.6 in
Length
205.1 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.11 %

General
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
RR4
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
593 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
575 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
9.05 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
17 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
24 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
368 mi
Range
595 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
368 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
265.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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