Bentley Mulsanne

The 2020 Bentley Mulsanne is a hand-built homage to opulence and British luxury. It's one of the largest and most expensive vehicles on the road today and features a seemingly endless list of options. It's also one of the oldest cars around from a generational standpoint — Bentley has been selling this version of the Mulsanne for a decade now. Yet age hasn't diminished the Mulsanne's appeal as the equivalent of a rolling English manor house.

It won't be a surprise to learn that the Mulsanne is expensive. Adding options can quickly send the price even higher. For the price of a Mulsanne you could buy an Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class and still have money left over. Then again, the Mulsanne almost seems like a bargain compared to its main rival, the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Which Mulsanne does MatoCar recommend?

It's hard to recommend one version of the Mulsanne over the other as the real limiting factor is the size of your wallet. The Mulsanne and the Mulsanne Speed offer roughly the same level of customization, so decide how much power you want from your turbocharged V8 and go from there.

Bentley offers two versions of the Mulsanne to suit customer needs. The Mulsanne is powered by a turbocharged 6.75-liter V8 (505 horsepower, 752 lb-ft of torque). There's also the Mulsanne Speed, which uses the same V8 and produces 530 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque.

The standard Mulsanne starts you off with:

20-inch wheels
Air ride suspension with adjustable ride height
Soft-close doors and trunk, LED headlights and taillights
Keyless entry and ignition
Sunroof
Parking sensors

Interior equipment highlights include:

Four-zone automatic climate control with a separate rear-seat control panel
14-way power-adjustable front seats and eight-way adjustable rear seats (all with heating)
Power rear-window privacy screens
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 14-speaker stereo

Bentley offers a number of packages that add significant upgrades to this already lavish vehicle and nearly limitless options for customization. One-off items such as a drink cabinet with a bottle cooler, extra vanity mirrors and power curtains are available. Special colors, veneers, embroidery and even jewelry boxes are at one's fingertips. Package highlights include:

The Comfort Specification adds:

Massage and ventilation to both front seats and the rear outboard seats
Special comfort headrests with faux suede pads and two extra loose cushions
Airline-style reclining seats with footrests (only on the extended-wheelbase Mulsanne)

The Premier Specification adds:

Flying B hood ornament and stainless-steel door pillar finishers
Two umbrellas, a valet key, and a remote-control garage door opener
Veneered cellphone drawer for the front center console

The Entertainment Specification adds:

Dual 10.4-inch rear-seat tablets (usable outside the car) and veneered picnic tables
Naim sound system

Finally, the Mulliner Driving Specification adds:

Special 21-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension with driver-selectable modes
Diamond-quilted and perforated seats and door panels
Leather headliner and uniquely machined shift lever, air vent controls, and interior door handles