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2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 13–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom at a glance
The 2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom covers 8 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 13–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $5,900 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011; 2005, 2006 and 2010 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,900 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | First year |
What the 2011 Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$492
$5,900 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.83
Per 100 miles
$39.33
Five years
$29,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,830more a year
Class median $4,070 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $5,900, $160 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drophead Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
| Coupe | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
| Phantom | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
| EWB | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,740.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Drophead Coupe | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Phantom | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| EWB | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,740.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drophead Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Phantom | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| EWB | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 14 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,180 to $5,740, $440 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom (Most efficient) | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| EWB | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2005
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom (Most efficient) | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD: $7,030 in California and $5,110 in Texas, a $1,920 difference.
- California $7,030
- Washington $6,610
- New York $5,820
- Florida $5,380
- Texas $5,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 large car models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom get?
EPA rates the 2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom at 13–14 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG (11 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom?
The Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. In 2005, 2006 and 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs about $5,900 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $5,900 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom 100 miles?
About $39.33 per 100 miles for the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom compare with other large car configurations?
The Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs about $5,900 a year to fuel, $1,830 more than the class median of $4,070, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated large car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $5,900, $160 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2011 against 4 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom for that year.