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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8vsRolls-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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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

AMG E 63 V8

557 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I · Facelift 2014

6.6 V12

570 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 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
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    315 hp/t
    235 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
557hp415kW
570hp425kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
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
35.4s99% 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
11.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
315hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,892mm193in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,873mm74in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,295mm130in
Front track-
1,622mm64in
Rear track-
1,660mm65in
Trunk volume
540L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
83L
CO2 emissions-
327g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V85,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 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
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
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
11.6 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
720 Nm
531 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V84.2 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V124.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
673 km
418 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
4.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,892 mm
192.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013AMG E 63 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
557 hp
415 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,892 mm
192.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
673 km
418 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
327 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 AMG E 63 V8

  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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