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Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (600 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (276,900 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Rolls-Royce Ghost or Mercedes G-Class?

Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Mercedes G-Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes G-Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Ghost costs 276,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 170,267 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Ghost with 15.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers very slightly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 600 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Rolls-Royce Ghost takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers visibly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes G-Class is barely lighter – 2,485 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
276,900 - 334,100 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
15.3 - 15.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
346 - 357 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,530 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,148 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Rolls-Royce Ghost offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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