Bentley Mulsanne MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Mulsanne has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2011 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #70 of 71 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #75 of 76 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #91 of 92 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #106 of 107 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #100 of 101 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #111 of 112 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #109 of 110 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #124 of 125 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #127 of 127 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #124 of 124 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bentley Mulsanne placed highest in 2011 at #70 of 71, and lowest in 2019 at #127 of 127. It spent 0 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 749 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 749 | 1/10 |
| 2018 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 652 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 652 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 652 | 1/10 |
| 2015 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 688 | 1/10 |
| 2014 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 688 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 688 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 14 → 12 mpg | -2 mpg | 958 gal |
What Mulsanne fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Bentley Mulsanne burns 958 to 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $6,450 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $21,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 12 mpg the Bentley Mulsanne is 13 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,744 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.