The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 486,700

€ 108,200

€ 486,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
64.3
78.3
86.2
57.9
76.7
83.1
78.3 in
Width
76.7 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
64.3 in
Height
57.9 in
150.4
239.5
122.9
207.3
239.5 in
Length
207.3 in
150.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5886 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6989 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
1102 lb
18.72 %

General
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
RR1
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
454 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
12.96 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
15 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
21 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
393 mi
Range
766 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
393 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
299.3 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).
150.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
299.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
612 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data