2013 Bentley Mulsanne Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Bentley's Mulsanne, the flagship of this iconic luxury brand, has often touted its sporty side as well as its class. For 2013, the company introduces what it haughtily dubs the Mulliner Driving Specification, along with tweaks to the Base trim.
All Mulsannes come with a handcrafted 6.75-liter twin-turbo V8 blasting 505 hp and a whopping 752 lb-ft of torque. And that’s just the beginning. A new 8-speed automatic transmission, coupled with rear-wheel drive, gives one a sense of command and power in the driver’s seat. The Mulsanne goes from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds and can reach a top speed of 184 mph. Yet it can also be gentle (and save a little gas) as variable displacement idles 4 cylinders while it's in cruise mode.
And, gosh, it’s beautiful. With a nearly seamless shell, the vehicle is as stately as it is strong, as elegant as it is exciting. The iconic Flying B ornament sits at the helm of the stainless steel grille; circular headlamps are modern from a tech standpoint but designed to evoke the 1930s. The glorious machine dances atop 20-inch silver aluminum wheels.
The inside is furbished to a T with a wide variety of leathers and wood against steel, including the imitable Bentley Walnut, harvested from the same source for 80 years. There’s all sorts of other handiwork you can see and feel, including hand-stitching and wool mats; Bentley craftspeople spend 170 hours on each interior.
Bentley also takes good care of its passengers, with both front and side mounted and side curtain airbags everywhere, antilock brakes and a traction control system.
The Mulliner Driving Specification (MDS) is intended to add a tad more sport to this machine, with a custom tweaked suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels, diamond quilted leather and custom interior finishes. But really every Bentley is truly unique, with a seemingly endless number of colors and bespoke features available for anyone to build his or her dream machine. The Mulsanne can include a rear refrigerator big enough for 2 champagne bottles, as well as custom glassware; a new option this year is a glass moonroof.
Is there anything to dislike about the Mulsanne? Not much, really. With its power under the hood, stunning looks and comfort in both front and rear, it’s no wonder that the Bentley captures the imagination of the 1% looking for their own private mobile paradise.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.92
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: stainless steel
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Power adjustments: 8 · Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Sunroof: solar panel
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse