The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 446,300

€ 92,700

€ 446,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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, 2.7 inches wider and 7.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
64.8
79.4
87.3
57.5
76.7
83.1
79.4 in
Width
76.7 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
64.8 in
Height
57.5 in
139.8
226.9
117.8
202.2
226.9 in
Length
202.2 in
139.8 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5644 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
1080 lb
19.14 %

General
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
RR11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
563 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
563 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
664 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
664 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
10.02 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
16 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
431 mi
Range
756 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
431 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
152.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
272.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data