Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche Panamera leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Large Cars · 33 configurations
2015–2026
Porsche Panamera
Large Cars · 139 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Rolls-Royce Ghost | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 15 mpg | 25 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 13 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 21 mpg | 29 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $5,050 | $3,050 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 580 g/mi | 185 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium Gas or Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 33 | 139 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Ghost vs Panamera: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Rolls-Royce Ghost or the Porsche Panamera?
The Porsche Panamera is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche Panamera runs about $3,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,050 for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — a difference of roughly $2,000 per year.
What engines do the Ghost and Panamera offer?
Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI. Porsche Panamera: SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Porsche Panamera as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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