Bentley Brooklands Brooklands
The Bentley Brooklands Brooklands (1993–1998): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States and Canada.
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,294–5,991 mm ASTRA | – | 5,268–5,380 mm |
| Width | 1,914 mm ASTRA | – | 1,887–2,111 mm |
| Height | 1,485–1,535 mm ASTRA | – | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,060–3,160 mm RDW | – | 3,061–3,162 mm |
| Front track | 1,549 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 2,310–2,431 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 2,410–2,531 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,850–2,970 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 340 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,775–3,625 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 215 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 533–605 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/65R16, 255/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 86.1% (83.8–88.1) | 69.2% | 987 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20.1% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 17.1% | 36.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Tyres | 12.5% | 31.2% |
| Steering | 8.4% | 7.7% |
| Lights and electrics | 7.8% | 28.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 2 versions of the Bentley Brooklands Brooklands
United States 1 version
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998L410MT2, EMS CLKUP | 6.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 11–12 MPG (19.6–21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 460–502 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998Mid-size | 6.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 18.8–21.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 432–490 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.