Bentley Mulsanne vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Bentley Mulsanne and Rolls-Royce Phantom contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Bentley Mulsanne and the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
When comparing the Bentley Mulsanne's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Mulsanne has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Bentley Mulsanne's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is a better car than the Bentley Mulsanne.
Pricing: A used 2020 Bentley Mulsanne ranges from $167,992 to $321,483 while a used 2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom is priced between $344,999 to $399,945.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Bentley Mulsanne loses 46.7 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Phantom loses 43.1 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Phantom retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Bentley Mulsanne.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Bentley Mulsanne’s base engine makes 505 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom base engine makes 563 horsepower. The Mulsanne is rated to deliver an average of 12 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The Phantom is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. This gives the Rolls-Royce Phantom the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Bentley Mulsanne. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Bentley Mulsanne has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$310,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$340,757
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$214,600 - $455,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$455,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$340,757
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$214,600 - $455,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$222,441
Price Range:
$167,992 - $321,483
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$284,050
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$183,341 - $373,755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,201
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$373,755
Price Range:
$344,999 - $399,945
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$284,050
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$183,341 - $373,755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,248
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Bentley Mulsanne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Mulsanne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Phantom
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 1.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 1.6
Bentley Mulsanne Rankings
Not yet available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Bentley Mulsanne Trim Levels
Base, Speed
Rolls-Royce Phantom Trim Levels
Base, EWB
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
505 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
752 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
664 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 16 / 12
Range (city/hwy):
254 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 20 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5919 lbs
Width:
86.9 inches
Height:
59.9 inches
Length:
219.5 inches
Wheelbase:
128.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5644 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
227.2 inches
Wheelbase:
139.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R21