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Bentley Bentayga MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

11 model years · 2017–2027

16 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
21 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD
$4,980

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Bentley Bentayga fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Bentley Bentayga for 11 model years, 2017 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–18 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 3 configurations rated 16 MPG combined and costing $2,970–$4,980 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2017 is the 2022 Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, at 18 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

Bentley Bentayga MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Bentley Bentayga: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) $/yr
2024-2027* Generation page
2027 (partial) 1621 $2,970–$4,980
2026 1621 $2,780–$4,980
2025 1621 $2,780–$4,980
2024 16— $4,980
2020-2023 Generation page
2023 14–1720 $2,970–$5,570
2022 14–18— $4,500–$5,580
2021 14–1819 $3,240–$5,580
2020 14–1719 $3,170–$5,880
2019 Generation page
2019 17— $4,630
2017-2018 Generation page
2018 15— $5,420
2017 15— $5,420

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Bentley Bentayga generations

4 generations between 2017 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Gas · 4.0L
Combined
16 MPG
Per year
$4,980
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 3.0L
Gas-only combined
21 MPG
Per year
$2,970

On electricity 42 MPGe, with 20 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bentley Bentayga's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Bentley Bentayga run 14–18 MPG across model years 2017 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 16 MPG.

Which Bentley Bentayga model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2022 Bentley Bentayga Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2017, at 18 MPG.

How much does a Bentley Bentayga cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,970–$4,980 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,980.

Has the Bentley Bentayga's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 15 MPG in 2017 to 16 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Bentley Bentayga?

Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2027 (19–21 MPG).

Which Bentley Bentayga model years have the same ratings?

EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2018. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.

How many generations of the Bentley Bentayga are there?

EPA data covers 4 generations of the Bentley Bentayga: 2024-2027*, 2020-2023, 2019, 2017-2018. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.