- Newest year: 2009
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2008
2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 12–13 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.
2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur at a glance
The 2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 12–13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $6,700 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD (12 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007 and 2008; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 13 MPG, was reached in 2007.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | First year |
What the 2009 Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$558
$6,700 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$11.17
Per 100 miles
$44.67
Five years
$33,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$3,430more 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 Continental Flying Spur MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 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).
2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 12 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,180 to $6,700, $520 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 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).
2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/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 moves from 12 to 13 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,700 to $6,180, $520 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 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).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD: $7,980 in California and $5,810 in Texas, a $2,170 difference.
- California $7,980
- Washington $7,510
- New York $6,610
- Florida $6,110
- Texas $5,810
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2006-2009
- 2010-2013
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur get?
EPA rates the 2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur at 12–13 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 13 MPG (10 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
The Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 13 MPG, in 2007. The lowest top rating, 12 MPG, was in 2006, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $6,700 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 100 miles?
About $44.67 per 100 miles for the Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD 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 Continental Flying Spur more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 10 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $6,700 a year to fuel, $3,430 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 Continental Flying Spur different from the 2008 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2008 and 2009: 1 configuration rated 12 MPG combined. See the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur for that year.