The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 411,400
€ 101,300
€ 411,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘ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 24.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 6.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
64.3
78.3
86.2
58
73.7
83.5
78.3 in
Width
73.7 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
64.3 in
Height
58 in
140.6
229.7
124.6
205.1
229.7 in
Length
205.1 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
22.16 %
General
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
RR1
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
15 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
10 mpg
city
13 mpg
21 mpg
highway
27 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
396 mi
Range
474 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
396 mi
474 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
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).
223.5 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
297.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
