The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost Wraith 6.6 V12 Automatic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 296,900

€ 125,000

€ 296,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
59.3
76.7
84.5
55.6
74.8
83
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
59.3 in
Height
55.6 in
122.5
207.4
115.9
197.9
207.4 in
Length
197.9 in
122.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
16.63 %

General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
RR5
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
623 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
623 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
590 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
8.62 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
16 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
37 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
360 mi
Range
599 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
360 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
270.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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