The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost Wraith 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 345,600

€ 125,700

€ 345,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Mercedes CL 500.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
59.3
76.7
84.5
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
59.3 in
Height
55.9 in
122.5
208.1
116.3
200.6
208.1 in
Length
200.6 in
122.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
5203 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.17 %

General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
RR5
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
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 278.920

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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
623 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
642 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
642 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
8.35 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
16 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
23 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
353 mi
Range
521 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
353 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
276.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
276.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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