Rolls-Royce Phantom (2007 – 2016) vs Lexus LS (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the more powerful of the two, with up to 460 hp against 445 hp. The Lexus LS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,945 kg against 2,695 kg. At 5,608 mm, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is 459 mm longer than the Lexus LS.
| Specification |
Rolls-Royce
Phantom
2007 – 2016
|
Lexus
LS
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2016 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 460 hp | 381 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 493 – 521 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.7 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.3 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,608 mm | 5,029 – 5,149 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,461 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm | 2,969 – 3,089 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,695 kg | 1,945 – 2,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.