The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 417,600

€ 81,000

€ 417,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 27.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
64.5
78.3
86.2
57.5
76.7
83.1
78.3 in
Width
76.7 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
64.5 in
Height
57.5 in
140.6
230
117.8
202.2
230 in
Length
202.2 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
1312 lb
23.34 %

General
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
RR1
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
16 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
32 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
420 mi
Range
879 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
420 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
280.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data