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Rolls-Royce · model year 2026
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge
Large · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
- 106 Fuel-efficient large cars
Ordered by combined MPG #106 of 114 - 15 Rolls-Royce cars
Every model year, newest first #15 of 265 - 985 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #985 of 1,172 - 1326 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #1326 of 1,362 - 2124 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #2124 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge is a large car with all-wheel drive, a 6.7-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, and an automatic eight-speed transmission. Its EPA ratings are 12 MPG city, 19 MPG highway, and 14 MPG combined. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $5,850, with tailpipe emissions of 609 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive
- 6.7-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine
- 19 MPG highway rating
- Automatic S8 transmission
Watch for
- 14 MPG combined fuel economy
- 12 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $5,850
- 609 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a large AWD gasoline car Buyers seeking a turbocharged 12-cylinder powertrain Highway users who can make use of its 19 MPG rating
The Ghost Black Badge is a large all-wheel-drive car built around a 6.7-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder and an automatic S8 transmission. Its 14 MPG combined result is the key ownership number. Expect the highest fuel use in city traffic, where it is rated at 12 MPG, while highway trips reach 19 MPG. EPA puts annual fuel cost at $5,850 and tailpipe CO2 at 609 grams per mile. It makes sense for buyers committed to this size and drivetrain, not for those focused on lower fuel bills.
What it is
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge is a large gasoline car from the Ghost family. It uses all-wheel drive and an automatic S8 transmission. Rolls-Royce cars
Power comes from a 6.7-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine. Its defining EPA figure is 14 MPG combined.
The numbers
The EPA rates it at 12 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 14 MPG.
That city-to-highway spread matters if most of your miles are in traffic or on faster roads.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $5,850. That figure reflects gasoline use under the EPA estimate, not a personal driving pattern.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 609 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Its 14 MPG combined rating gives you a clear fuel-use baseline for comparing other large cars. The 12 MPG city figure is lower than its 19 MPG highway figure, so driving mix will change your actual result.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a large body, all-wheel drive, and a turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine, and who accepts a high annual fuel estimate.
It also fits drivers whose mileage includes enough highway travel to reach the 19 MPG highway rating.
Trade-offs
You get all-wheel traction and a 6.7-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder, but the EPA combined rating is 14 MPG. City driving is rated at 12 MPG.
The automatic S8 transmission keeps the powertrain specification straightforward, while the $5,850 annual fuel estimate sets a clear running-cost expectation.
Verdict
Choose the Ghost Black Badge if its large-car layout, all-wheel drive, and 12-cylinder powertrain matter more to you than fuel consumption.
Its 14 MPG combined rating sets a clear fuel-use baseline. The 19 MPG highway rating can help on long trips, but urban driving is rated at just 12 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 14 MPG
- City MPG
- 12 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 609 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6.7 L 12-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 14 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 12 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $5,850.
What engine does the Ghost Black Badge use?
It has a 6.7-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does it have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive system is all-wheel drive.
What transmission is listed?
It uses an automatic S8 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 609 grams of CO2 per mile.
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