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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500vsRolls-Royce Phantom VII · Facelift 2012 6.7 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
VS

Rolls-Royce Phantom VII · Facelift 2012

6.7 V12

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 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
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
455hp339kW
460hp343kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
3,110kg6,856lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,842mm230in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,990mm78in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,638mm64in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,570mm141in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,686mm66in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,676mm66in
Trunk volume
510L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
347g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V125,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
19.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW

Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
2,560 kg
5,644 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 5004.8 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V125.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 1.1 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 5.2 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
833 km
518 mi
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
676 km
420 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,842 mm
230.0 in
Height
1,638 mm
64.5 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
5.9 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500Rolls-RoycePhantom VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
455 hp
339 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,560 kg
5,644 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,842 mm
230.0 in
Height
1,638 mm
64.5 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
676 km
420 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
347 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • Is 585 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 122 g/km less CO2

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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