The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 417,600
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 € 110,600
Mercedes S 500
€ 417,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600
ⓘ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 substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 28.6 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
78.3 in
Width
74.8 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
64.5 in
Height
58.9 in
230 in
Length
201.4 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
19.6 %
General
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
RR1
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
16 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
19 mpg
23 mpg
highway
35 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
420 mi
Range
552 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
420 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
280.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data