The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 411,400
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 411,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘ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 28.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500
64.3
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
78.3
86.2
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
78.3 in
Width
74.8 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
64.3 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
140.6
229.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
229.7 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
5986 lb
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
19.6 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
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
15 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
15 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
21 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
572 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
396 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
297.4 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).
164.8 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
297.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 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