2015 Bentley Mulsanne Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Bentley’s flagship driver’s car is lightly refreshed for a 2015 date with its new stablemate — the Mulsanne Speed. If it’s hard to imagine such a large sedan coming in just a second later than a cheetah, then step into the 811 lb-ft/torque Mulsanne Speed to experience what 4.8 seconds to 60 mph feels like.
As a true Bentley, you’ll see the scenery peel away more than you’ll feel any G-forces, and cracking a window is about the only way you will hear enough engine to know the raw power under the hood of this beastly machine. Since it is touted as a driver’s car some of the engine sound is piped into the otherwise pin-silent greenhouse. Nonetheless, it is still a Bentley — you can opt for a refrigerator large enough for 2 full-size champagne bottles, an option that includes 3 lead-crystal champagne flutes — and the Mulsanne has the suspension to make those useful even on the curviest, high-speed roads.
Exact fuel figures are not published just yet, but Bentley tweaked the mileage in the 6.8-liter V8 used in both the signature Mulsanne and new Mulsanne Speed for roughly 50 miles of additional range over last year. That should turn out to be something like 12 mpg city/20 highway as opposed to the previous 11/18 in the Mulsanne, with the Speed perhaps taking up the Mulsanne’s previous figures.
Bentley hasn't changed a thing about the Mulsanne’s 505 hp and 752 lb-ft of twin-turbocharged torque, but the Speed is bumped up to 530 hp and 811 lb-ft of mind-blowing twist out of the very same engine. The Mulsanne lineup’s 8-speed gearbox is also modified for smoother shifts, improved cylinder deactivation and reactivation, and a more refined pace, adding in a new S mode to keep the turbos raring over 2,000 rpm. But the Speed additionally gets the Mulliner Driving Specifications, standard, which include lightweight 21-inch wheels, a Sport setting in the Driving Dynamics control system, adjustable air suspension and several exclusive cosmetic cues.
Both the Mulsanne and Mulsanne Speed enjoy new interior and exterior options, but that’s the end of the updates. Interior color options haven't changed overall, however Burnt Orange Metallic, and Candy Red Metallic are no longer available as exterior colors, being replaced with Monaco Yellow Metallic, and Silver Frost 3-Coat.
The signature Mulsanne still hits 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a 184-mph top speed, with the Speed capped at 190 mph. The improved fuel economy means that the signature Mulsanne now offers 380 miles in total range with the same 25.4-gallon fuel tank. The Speed’s range is still unknown, but it should get the same tank — and the same requirement for premium fuel, of course.
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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: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · 60 GB hard drive · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Remote control: audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.92
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Power adjustments: 8 · Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · 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
Mount Location: inside
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse