The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 417,600
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17) Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 417,600
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 significantly. The Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 is 22.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
64.5
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
78.3
86.2
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
78.3 in
Width
76.7 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
64.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
140.6
230
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
230 in
Length
207.4 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
Weight Difference:
948 lb
16.86 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 L 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
16 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
746 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
420 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
280.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data