2016 Bentley Mulsanne

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Rating8.5

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Fullsize Sedan
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$303,700 - $335,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Luxury cabin like a presidential suite

Overpriced available features

No changes for the 2016 year

There is no limit on the customization options

Awful fuel efficiency

Refined engine with smooth acceleration

Specs & Features

$303,700

price

505 hp @ 4000 rpm

horsepower

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.8L 8cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2016 Bentley Mulsanne sedan is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive sedan, the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Sedan, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 sedan which has the leading power figures. The Mulsanne starts off at an MSRP of $303,700. It is offered with a 6.8L Twin-Turbo V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 505 horsepower and 752 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mulsanne manages a 0-60 of 5.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 13 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Bentley Mulsanne comes equipped with 20-inch wheels, a glass sunroof, an air-ride suspension, leather heated front, and rear seats, a 14-speaker sound system, and more. Meanwhile, the Premier Specification, the Entertainment Specification, and the Comfort Specification are some optional packages you can opt for.

Trims

    Base
    $303,700 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Speed
    $335,600 onwards
    • Engine: 6.8L 8cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 530 hp @ 4200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 811 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 13 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$303,700- $335,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.47

Horsepower

530 hp @ 4200 rpm

Torque

811 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.51

333 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

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Gasoline

8.66

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

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Gasoline

8.75

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

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Gasoline

8.21

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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Gasoline

8.64

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

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Gasoline

8.05

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

8.3

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.44

305 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

8.82

449 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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2016 Bentley Mulsanne vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    4.8 sec--
    4.9 sec13.2 sec-
    5.08 sec--
    5.17 sec12 sec174 mph
    5.4 sec13.8 sec130 mph

    2016 Bentley Mulsanne vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg18 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.279.4/457.2 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/604.50 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.432.6/597.4 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19 gal.342/532 mi.
      19 mpg29 mpg22 mpg21.7 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.

      2016 Bentley Mulsanne vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        230 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        214.7 in.74.8 in.59 in.5 in.132.5 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        208.6 in.77.8 in.58.6 in.4 in.120.7 in.
        207.4 in.76.7 in.57.9 in.6 in.122.9 in.

        2016 Bentley Mulsanne vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.6 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.
          19.2 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.168.3 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.115.1 cu.ft.69.9 cu.ft.

          2016 Bentley Mulsanne vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            72.2 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.6 ft.
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.110 ft.
            147.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.-
            73 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            148.7 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.-

            2016 Bentley Mulsanne vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1078 lbs.5919 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3647 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1340 lbs.4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4204 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4029 lbs.
              -885 lbs.5840 lbs.

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