Compare Mercedes S-class W220 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost

Variants
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
Standard Wheelbase
Extended Wheelbase

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
548 L / 19.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers
5
4
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Pneumatic elastic element
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
13.8 m / 45.2 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
150 mm / 5.9 in
Size | Height
1444 mm / 56.9 in
1550 mm / 61.0 in
Size | Length
5399 mm / 212.6 in
Size | Width
2018 mm / 79.4 in
1948 mm / 76.7 in
Weight
2360.0 kg / 5202.9 lbs
Wheelbase
3295 mm / 129.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Fuel Economy
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 21.3 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.7 L / 411.9 cu-in / 6749.0 cc
6.6 L / 402.8 cu-in / 6600.0 cc
Engine | Power
571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 5000 rpm
570.0 hp / 425.0 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
84.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
86.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
900 Nm / 663.8 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
780 Nm / 575.3 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 5G-TRONIC
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2017
2009 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
89%
74%
Pros
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Limitless luxury customizations
  • Imposing stance
  • Technically advanced engine
  • Extreme comfort
  • Superb ride quality
  • Exceptional fit and finish
  • Down to 4.9s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 570hp of power and 780Nm of torque
Cons
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Not for the driver
  • Too conspicuous
  • Not as elegant as the Phantom
  • Arguably more ostentatious than the Phantom

Price

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