BMW 7 Series vs Rolls-Royce Ghost
The BMW 7 Series is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 13 mpg advantage and costs about $2,350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW 7 Series leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Large Cars · 33 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | BMW 7 Series | Rolls-Royce Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 15 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 13 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,700 ✓ | $5,050 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 130 g/mi ✓ | 580 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 69 | 33 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
7 Series vs Ghost: common questions
Which is better on gas, the BMW 7 Series or the Rolls-Royce Ghost?
The BMW 7 Series is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 13 mpg advantage and costs about $2,350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW 7 Series runs about $2,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,050 for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — a difference of roughly $2,350 per year.
What engines do the 7 Series and Ghost offer?
BMW 7 Series: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW 7 Series and the Rolls-Royce Ghost as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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