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Mercedes-Benz AMG S vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost

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$163,150
2dr Cpe AMG S 63 4MATIC 4dr Sdn AMG S 65 RWD 2dr Cpe AMG S 65 RWD
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$368,000
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Starting MSRP
$163,150
$368,000
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-12
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
12 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower
577 hp
563 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
4
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / -1 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
577 @ 5500
563 @ 5000
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-12
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
664 @ 2250
627 @ 1600
Displacement
5.5 L/333
6.7 L/412
Transmission Options
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
12 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Front Tire Size
P255/45YR20
P255/45YR20
Front Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
20 X 9 in
Rear Tire Size
P285/40YR20
P285/40YR20
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 9.5 in
20 X 9.5 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
44 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
59 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
56 in
Track Width, Rear
65 in
65 in
Height, Overall
56 in
61 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
112 ft³
Second Leg Room
N/A
42 in
Wheelbase
116 in
130 in
Second Head Room
37 in
39 in
Track Width, Front
65 in
64 in
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
17 ft³
Front Leg Room
N/A
42 in
Length, Overall
199 in
213 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
77 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,678 lbs
10,890 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal
22 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
210

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
16 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
16 in

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S or the 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost with 18 MPG combined versus 14 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S or the 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S is cheaper than the 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost with a $163,150 starting MSRP versus a $368,000 starting MSRP.

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