1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | E | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
