2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom

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Rating8.4

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$380,000 - $450,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The Cabin defines luxury

The large size makes it difficult to park in tight spaces

It is essentially unchanged for 2012

Endless interior and exterior customization options

Some confusing cabin controls take time to get used to

Quiet and supple ride quality over any surface

Specs & Features

$380,000

price

453 hp @ 5350 rpm

horsepower

531 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

6.7L 12cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Sedan is a direct competitor to the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Sedan and some less-expensive competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Sedan and the BMW Alpina B7. Both these sedans are considerably cheaper and churn out more power than the Phantom. The Rolls-Royce Phantom starts off at an MSRP of $380,000, going all up to $450,000, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 6.7L V12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Phantom manages a 0-60 of 5.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG.

Buying Advice

You get almost every single comfort feature in the base model itself. You name it, they have it. However, the Rolls Royce throws in nearly infinite customization options to customize the exterior and interior shades, upholstery and trims to match your personality and taste.

Trims

    Base
    $380,000 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 21-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    EWB
    $450,000 onwards
    • Driver memory functions
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Heated front and outboard rear
    • Intelligent climate control
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition

Compare to similar cars

Price

$380,000- $450,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.37

Horsepower

453 hp @ 5350 rpm

Torque

531 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$84,700- $133,500

Gasoline

8.32

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$78,750

Gasoline

8.06

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$290,000

Gasoline

8.44

505 hp @ 4200 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$184,200- $209,600

Gasoline

8.62

552 hp @ 6100 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$71,000- $137,300

Gasoline

8.38

326 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$27,670- $47,670

Gasoline

7.83

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$73,700- $117,700

Gasoline

8.07

385 hp @ 6500 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$41,500- $48,390

Gasoline

8.47

273 hp @ 6250 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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$430,450- $470,350

Gasoline

7.66

543 hp @ 5250 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

4

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2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.7 sec--
    4.8 sec-188 mph
    4.9 sec-200 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec-
    5.4 sec14 sec160 mph
    5.4 sec13.5 sec121 mph

    2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg18 mpg14 mpg26.4 gal.290.4/475.2 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.475.2/712.8 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg21 mpg19.1 gal.-
      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.
      2012 Audi A8

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21.7 gal.368.9/542.5 mi.

      2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        242.7 in.78 in.62 in.7 in.150.7 in.
        225.3 in.78 in.62 in.7 in.133.5 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        208.3 in.77.8 in.55 in.6 in.108.1 in.

        2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.2 cu.ft.-16.2 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.121.9 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.8 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.

          2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            97.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            44.6 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.44.6 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            -15.2 cu.ft.-79 ft.
            2012 Audi A8

            Ranked #6

            50.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -860 lbs.5798 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4151 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1101 lbs.3999 lbs.
              -1334 lbs.3880 lbs.
              -1113 lbs.5699 lbs.
              -1014 lbs.5490 lbs.

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