Rolls-Royce Ghost vs BMW 7 Series
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 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 15 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 13 mpg | 25 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 21 mpg | 31 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $5,050 | $2,700 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 580 g/mi | 130 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 33 | 69 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Ghost vs 7 Series: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Rolls-Royce Ghost or the BMW 7 Series?
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 Ghost and 7 Series offer?
Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI. BMW 7 Series: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the BMW 7 Series as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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