Bentley Arnage LWB MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Arnage LWB has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2003 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 11 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #32 of 32 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #41 of 41 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #42 of 42 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #49 of 49 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #42 of 42 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bentley Arnage LWB placed highest in 2003 at #32 of 32, and lowest in 2006 at #49 of 49. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2006 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2005 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2004 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2003 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER, turbocharged | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
What Arnage LWB fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Bentley Arnage LWB burns 1045 to 1045 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $3,136 | $3,136 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,659 | $3,659 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $4,182 | $4,182 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $7,050 to $7,050 a year in fuel, or $24,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 11 mpg the Bentley Arnage LWB is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,742 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Bentley nameplates
Every Bentley model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.