Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $2,150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Large Cars · 106 configurations
2015–2027
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Large Cars · 33 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Rolls-Royce Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 15 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 24 mpg ✓ | 13 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,900 ✓ | $5,050 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 106 g/mi ✓ | 580 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 6.0, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 106 | 33 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
S-Class vs Ghost: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the Rolls-Royce Ghost?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $2,150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class runs about $2,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,050 for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — a difference of roughly $2,150 per year.
What engines do the S-Class and Ghost offer?
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 6.0, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Rolls-Royce Ghost as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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