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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 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 S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I · Facelift 2014

6.6 V12

612 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    606 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
469hp350kW
612hp456kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Gross weight
2,745kg6,052lb
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
976km606mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,660mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
82L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V125,250 rpm1,650-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
840 Nm
620 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
2,490 kg
5,490 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)Facelift 2017S 560 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.7 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V124.8 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 0.1 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 6.4 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
246 hp/t
183 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
976 km
606 mi
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.8 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.8 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
469 hp
350 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,490 kg
5,490 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
976 km
606 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
333 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
246 hp/t
183 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Is 520 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 414 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 147 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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