Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12vsRolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2011
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I

6.6 V12 48V

570 hp6600 ccGasolineAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,055 kg
    4,530 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V

  • Most powerful
    570 hp
    425 kW
  • Highest torque
    780 Nm
    575 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
500hp373kW
570hp425kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
780Nm575lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
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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
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,299cc384cu in
6,600cc403cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,644mm65in
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Rear track
1,635mm64in
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Trunk volume
510L
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Max trunk volume
906L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
-
CO2 emissions
290g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W126,200 rpm3,250 rpm6,450 rpm
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V5,250-6,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 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)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has 70 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
780 Nm
575 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
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)6.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
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)6.3 FSI W124.9 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V4.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
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)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
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-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
500 hp
373 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
-
CO2 score
290 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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) 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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