The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 450,700
€ 140,500
€ 450,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 22.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 6.7 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62.2
78.2
86.1
55.6
74.8
83
78.2 in
Width
74.8 in
86.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
62.2 in
Height
55.6 in
130.7
220.8
115.9
197.9
220.8 in
Length
197.9 in
130.7 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
5776 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
1113 lb
19.27 %
General
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
RR2
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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 Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
454 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
▶ REPLAY
12.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
12.72 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
15 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
21 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
313 mi
Range
585 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
313 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
301.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
301.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
620 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
