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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8vsRolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase 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 S-class (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I · Facelift 2014

6.6 V12

570 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
455hp339kW
570hp425kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,970kg6,548lb
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
573km356mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,569mm219in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,465mm136in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,660mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
83L
CO2 emissions-
329g/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 500 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.7 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
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has 115 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
2,420 kg
5,335 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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V84.8 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V125.0 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 0.2 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 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 5.5 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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 V8
899 km
559 mi
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
573 km
356 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
570 hp
425 kW
5.0 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
5,569 mm
219.3 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
5.0 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 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost Extended Wheelbase IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
455 hp
339 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,420 kg
5,335 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,569 mm
219.3 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
573 km
356 mi
CO2 score
-
329 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 326 km (203 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 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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