Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12vsRolls-Royce Ghost I · Facelift 2014 6.6 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I · Facelift 2014

6.6 V12

570 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,075 kg
    4,575 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    264 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    726 km
    451 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
500hp373kW
570hp425kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
2,940kg6,482lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,299cc384cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,660mm65in
Trunk volume
520L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
83L
CO2 emissions
264g/km
327g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W126,200 rpm4,750 rpm6,450 rpm
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V125,250 rpm1,500 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has 70 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
820 Nm
605 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
2,360 kg
5,203 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W124.7 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V124.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
570 hp
425 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
327 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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