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2000-2009 Bentley Arnage MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 11–12 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2009 Bentley Arnage at a glance
The 2000-2009 Bentley Arnage covers 10 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 11–12 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $7,310 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl turbo RWD (11 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 and 2009; 2004, 2005 and 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 12 MPG, was reached in 2000 and 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2009 Bentley Arnage by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 11 MPG | $7,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | First year |
What the 2009 Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$609
$7,310 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$12.18
Per 100 miles
$48.73
Five years
$36,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$4,040more a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Bentley Arnage MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 11 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $7,310.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage (Most efficient) | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 14 | 11 | $7,310 |
| RL | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 9 | 15 | 11 | $7,310 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Bentley Arnage MPG
11 MPG · $7,310/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 11 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $7,310.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage (Most efficient) | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 15 | 11 | $7,310 |
| RL | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 9 | 15 | 11 | $7,310 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Bentley Arnage MPG
11 MPG · $7,310/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 11 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $7,310.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage (Most efficient) | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 15 | 11 | $7,310 |
| LWB | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 14 | 11 | $7,310 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Bentley Arnage MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2005
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Bentley Arnage as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
2005 Bentley Arnage MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Bentley Arnage as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Bentley Arnage MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Bentley Arnage as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Bentley Arnage MPG
11 MPG · $7,310/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 11 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $7,310.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 9 | 13 | 11 | $7,310 |
| LWB | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 9 | 13 | 11 | $7,310 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Bentley Arnage MPG
11 MPG · $7,310/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 12 to 11 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,700 to $7,310, $610 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 9 | 14 | 11 | $7,310 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Bentley Arnage MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,700.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Bentley Arnage MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage 4.4L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
| Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl | 6.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl turbo RWD: $8,710 in California and $6,330 in Texas, a $2,380 difference.
- California $8,710
- Washington $8,190
- New York $7,210
- Florida $6,670
- Texas $6,330
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2009 (1999)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2009 Bentley Arnage get?
EPA rates the 2000-2009 Bentley Arnage at 11–12 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Arnage 6.8L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 12 MPG (10 city, 15 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2009 Bentley Arnage?
The Arnage 6.8L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 12 MPG, in 2000 and 2001. The lowest top rating, 11 MPG, was in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2009 Bentley Arnage?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2004, 2005 and 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Bentley Arnage per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $7,310 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $7,310 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Bentley Arnage 100 miles?
About $48.73 per 100 miles for the Arnage 6.7L 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 2009 Bentley Arnage more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl turbo RWD is rated 10 city and 14 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2009 Bentley Arnage compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Arnage 6.7L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $7,310 a year to fuel, $4,040 more than the class median of $3,270, and less than 0 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 130 rated midsize car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Bentley Arnage different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 11 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $7,310. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2009 against 2 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Bentley Arnage for that year.