2018 Rolls Royce Phantom Vs 2018 Bentley Mulsanne Vs 2018 Mercedes Maybach

Rolls-Royce Phantom
The Phantom is not only the ultimate status symbol, it’s the Holy Grail of handcrafted luxury automobiles. Its decadent design is derived from an aluminum structure that rides atop an air suspension for euphoric comfort. Prodigious power is provided by a 563-hp twin-turbo V-12 paired with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. An interior tailored for kings can even be adorned with a custom-artwork dash. Its dizzying array of tech includes night vision and a distinct laser-light system.

ESTIMATED BASE PRICES:
Phantom, $450,000;
Phantom EWB, $500,000

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5-4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.5-9.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8-12.9 sec
Top speed: 155 mph

ENGINE TYPE:
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement:
402 cu in, 6592 cc
Power: 563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

Bentley Mulsanne
The Mulsanne is a leather-lined, wood-adorned rolling lounge for the well-heeled motorist. A 505-hp 6.75-liter twin-turbo V-8 drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic. Although perfect for chauffeur duty, the Mulsanne is also a driver’s car with sharp steering, a poised chassis, and the moves of a smaller car. Rear-seat passengers will be similarly charmed, especially when the Mulsanne is personalized through the Mulliner customization program and its wide range of bespoke features.

ESTIMATED BASE PRICES:
Mulsanne, $310,395;
Mulsanne Speed, $341,325;
Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase, $370,000

ENGINE TYPE:
twin-turbocharged and intercooled pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement:
412 cu in, 6750 cc
Power: 505 or 530 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 752 or 811lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9-5.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.1-12.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.4-13.7 sec
Top speed: 184-190 mph

Mercedes-Maybach S560 / S650
Words such as sumptuous and lavish don’t properly illustrate how luxurious the palatial Mercedes-Maybach S-class truly is. Passengers can stretch out and relax on hot-stone-style massaging leather recliners and enjoy the Burmester audio system while a fragrance diffuser fills the cabin with Maybach’s signature fragrance. The S560’s 463-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 and the S650’s 621-hp, 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 both provide effortless motivation. All starting at just a tad over $170,000.

PRICE AS TESTED:
$177,485 (base price: $167,125)

ENGINE TYPE:
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement:
285 cu in, 4663 cc
Power: 449 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 516 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.4 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.5 sec @ 109 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 131 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 157 ft