DecodedCarsBentley Mulsanne
10 model years from 2011 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2011–2020
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.8L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 12–14 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 4,511 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 Mulsanne in brief
The 2020 Bentley Mulsanne is a midsize car offered with a 6.8L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 230 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 139-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,019 lb (4dr Sedan Lwb).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 16 highway), 57% worse than the 2020 midsize car average of 27.6 MPG, for an estimated $6,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Bentley Mulsanne has 10 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2018 at 14 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 12 to 14 MPG.
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2018 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
How the 2011 Mulsanne compares
The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is a midsize car offered with a 6.8L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 220 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 129-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,699 lb.
About the Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is a full-size luxury car that was manufactured and marketed by British automaker Bentley Motors from March 2010 to June 2020. It was the flagship automobile for the company during its production run. Internal to Bentley, the Mulsanne was referred to as "The Grand Bentley" during its development.
From the Wikipedia article "Bentley Mulsanne (2010)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 Mulsanne pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 12 MPG combined, 57% below the 2020 midsize car average of 27.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Mulsanne
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2018 Mulsanne
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Mulsanne changes by model year
- 2019
- Best combined MPG down from 14 to 12
- 2018
- New body dimensions: 9.8 in longer, wheelbase +9.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2014
- Lightest version 278 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | 229.5 in | 6,019 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | 229.5 in | 6,019 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.5 in | 6,019 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,977 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,977 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,977 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,977 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | 219.7 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →