Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8vsRolls-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 S8 (D4)

4.0 TFSI V8

520 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I

6.6 V12 48V

570 hp6600 ccGasolineAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
520hp388kW
570hp425kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
780Nm575lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
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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
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
891km554mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
6,600cc403cu in
Length
5,146mm203in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
2,994mm118in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,632mm64in
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Rear track
1,623mm64in
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Trunk volume
520L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
-
CO2 emissions
235g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 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
MetricAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has 50 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
650 Nm
479 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
1,975 kg
4,354 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V84.2 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V4.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has more power, AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW
4.2 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
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
VehicleAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
520 hp
388 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
891 km
554 mi
-
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 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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