- Plug-in hybrid
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- MY2000–2026
Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
24 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Bentley Continental fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Bentley Continental for 24 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 19 MPG combined and costing $2,570 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2026 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, at 19 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 12 MPG in 1998.
Bentley Continental MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 Generation page | |||
| 2026 | — | 19 | $2,570 |
| 2025 | — | 19 | $2,570 |
| 2020-2024 Generation page | |||
| 2024 | 14–17 | — | $4,690–$5,670 |
| 2023 | 14–18 | — | $4,470–$5,800 |
| 2022 | 14–19 | — | $4,170–$5,800 |
| 2021 | 15–19 | — | $4,220–$5,480 |
| 2020 | 15–19 | — | $4,240–$5,480 |
| 2013-2017 Generation page | |||
| 2017 | 15–18 | — | $4,460–$5,260 |
| 2016 | 15–18 | — | $4,460–$5,260 |
| 2015 | 15–18 | — | $4,460–$5,260 |
| 2014 | 15–18 | — | $4,570–$5,480 |
| 2013 | 14–18 | — | $4,570–$5,860 |
| 2010-2012 Generation page | |||
| 2012 | 14 | — | $5,760–$5,860 |
| 2011 | 13 | — | $6,020 |
| 2010 | 12–13 | — | $6,180–$6,700 |
| 2004-2009 Generation page | |||
| 2009 | 12–13 | — | $6,180–$6,700 |
| 2008 | 12–13 | — | $6,180–$6,700 |
| 2007 | 13 | — | $6,180 |
| 2006 | 13 | — | $6,180 |
| 2005 | 12 | — | $6,700 |
| 2004 | 12 | — | $6,700 |
| 2003 Generation page | |||
| 2003 | 12 | — | $6,700 |
| 2001 Generation page | |||
| 2001 | 12 | — | $6,700 |
| 2000 Generation page | |||
| 2000 | 12 | — | $6,700 |
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 Continental generations
8 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2025-2026 Bentley Continental
19 MPG · $2,570/yr
2020-2024 Bentley Continental
14–19 MPG · $4,170–$5,800/yr
2013-2017 Bentley Continental
14–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,860/yr
2010-2012 Bentley Continental
12–14 MPG · $5,760–$6,700/yr
2004-2009 Bentley Continental
12–13 MPG · $6,180–$6,700/yr
2003 Bentley Continental
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
2001 Bentley Continental
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
2000 Bentley Continental
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
2026 powertrain options
On electricity 46 MPGe, with 30 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsBentley Continental MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Bentley Continental's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Bentley Continental run 12–19 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 19 MPG.
Which Bentley Continental model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Bentley Continental GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 19 MPG.
How much does a Bentley Continental cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,570 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,570.
Has the Bentley Continental's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 12 MPG in 2000 to 19 MPG in 2026, 7 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 12 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Bentley Continental?
Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2025 to 2026 (19 MPG).
Which Bentley Continental model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.