Compare Mercedes S-class W220 facelift vs Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

Variants
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
Black Badge
Extended Wheelbase (LWB)
SWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1550 mm / 61.0 in
Size | Width
1948 mm / 76.7 in
Track Width | Front
1622.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1660.0 mm / 65.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
Top Speed
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.6 L / 402.3 cu-in / 6592.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
78%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Great fit and finish
  • Uncanny handling characteristics
  • Vast amounts of options
  • Up to awe-inspiring 612hp of power and tremendous 840Nm of torque
Cons
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Too conspicuous for many
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Large turning circle

Price

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