Rolls-Royce Phantom (2012 – 2016) vs Lexus LS (2012 – 2017): 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 5.4 s against 5.8 s. The Rolls-Royce Phantom has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Lexus LS uses less fuel, from 11.8 L/100 km against 14.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,920 kg against 2,565 kg. At 5,611 mm, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is 401 mm longer than the Lexus LS.
| Specification |
Rolls-Royce
Phantom
2012 – 2016
|
Lexus
LS
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 460 hp | 360 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 470 – 522 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.4 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.8 L/100 km | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,611 mm | 5,090 – 5,210 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,598 mm | 1,455 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm | 2,969 – 3,091 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,565 kg | 1,920 – 2,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.