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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBOvsRolls-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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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)

AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I

6.6 V12 48V

570 hp6600 ccGasolineAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBORolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
525hp391kW
570hp425kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
780Nm575lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
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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
38.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
397Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,600cc403cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,598mm63in
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Rear track
1,614mm64in
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Trunk volume
532L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBORolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO5,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 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
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBORolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 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
Likely 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
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 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)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
525 hp
391 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
700 Nm
516 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
1,765 kg
3,891 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
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

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 0.6 s.

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)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
525 hp
391 kW
4.3 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 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
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBORolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
525 hp
391 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 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
673 km
418 mi
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Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

  • Is 595 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 56 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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