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2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 13–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne at a glance
The 2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne covers 8 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 13–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $5,930 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018; 2012 and 2015 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $5,930–$6,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,120 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,120 | First year |
What the 2018 Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$494
$5,930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.88
Per 100 miles
$39.53
Five years
$29,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$3,000more a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,930.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulsanne (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,930 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
13–14 MPG · $5,930–$6,270/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,930.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulsanne (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,930 |
| EWB | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,270 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
14 MPG · $5,930/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 14 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,230 to $5,930, $300 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulsanne (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,930 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Bentley Mulsanne as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
13 MPG · $6,230/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulsanne (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 18 | 13 | $6,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
13 MPG · $6,230/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $6,120 to $6,230, $110 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulsanne (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 18 | 13 | $6,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Bentley Mulsanne as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Bentley Mulsanne MPG
13 MPG · $6,120/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulsanne (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 18 | 13 | $6,120 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD: $7,070 in California and $5,140 in Texas, a $1,930 difference.
- California $7,070
- Washington $6,640
- New York $5,850
- Florida $5,410
- Texas $5,140
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Generations
- 2011-2018
- 2019-2020
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne get?
EPA rates the 2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne at 13–14 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 14 MPG (11 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne?
The Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2018 Bentley Mulsanne?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2012 and 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Bentley Mulsanne per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $5,930 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,930 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Bentley Mulsanne 100 miles?
About $39.53 per 100 miles for the Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD is rated 11 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Mulsanne 6.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $5,930 a year to fuel, $3,000 more than the class median of $2,930, and less than 0 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 205 rated midsize car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,930. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 2 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Bentley Mulsanne for that year.