Compare Mercedes S-class W221 facelift vs Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

Variants
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
S 350 CDI BlueTEC
S 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC
S 350 CDI L BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350 CDI L BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
S 350 CDI L BlueTEC
S 350 CDI L BlueTEC 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 350 L 4MATIC
S 350 L BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350 L BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
S 400 HYBRID
S 400 HYBRID L
S 450
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 CDI
S 450 CDI L
S 450 L
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
S 500 L
S 500 L 4MATIC
S 500 L BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 L BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
S 600 L
S 63 AMG L M156
S 63 AMG L M157
S 63 AMG M156
S 63 AMG M157
S 65 AMG
S 65 AMG 2010+
Black Badge
Extended Wheelbase (LWB)
SWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Passengers
5

Chassis

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

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1479 mm / 58.2 in
1550 mm / 61.0 in
Size | Width
1948 mm / 76.7 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
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 | 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
90%
78%
Pros
  • Wonderful M278/M157 bi-turbo V8 introduced
  • The great M275 lives on
  • Superb multi-link suspension setup
  • Improved ABC reliability
  • All engines still available in RWD
  • Great fit and finish
  • Uncanny handling characteristics
  • Vast amounts of options
  • Up to awe-inspiring 612hp of power and tremendous 840Nm of torque
Cons
  • Arguably over-styled
  • V6 engines not so reliable
  • Too conspicuous for many
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Large turning circle

Price

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