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2004-2009 Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 12–13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2009 Bentley Continental at a glance
The 2004-2009 Bentley Continental covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 12–13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007 and 2008; 2005 and 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 13 MPG, was reached in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2009 Bentley Continental by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 12–13 MPG | $6,180–$6,700 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 12–13 MPG | $6,180–$6,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | First year |
What the 2009 GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,690more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Bentley Continental MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Bentley Continental as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
| GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 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).
2008 Bentley Continental MPG
12–13 MPG · $6,180–$6,700/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
| GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 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).
2007 Bentley Continental 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 stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTC (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
| GT | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Bentley Continental 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 2005: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (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).
2005 Bentley Continental 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 Continental as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Bentley Continental 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 4WD | 10 | 16 | 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 GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2009 Bentley Continental get?
EPA rates the 2004-2009 Bentley Continental at 12–13 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 13 MPG (10 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2009 Bentley Continental?
The GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 13 MPG, in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 12 MPG, was in 2004 and 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2009 Bentley Continental?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2005 and 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2004-2009 Bentley Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003 Bentley Continental) is rated 12 MPG combined and costs $6,700 a year to fuel; the 2004-2009 model is rated 12–13 MPG and costs $6,180–$6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Bentley Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $6,180–$6,700 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Bentley Continental 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $41.20 and $44.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Bentley Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GT 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 compare with other small car configurations?
The GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,690 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Bentley Continental different from the 2008 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2008 and 2009: 2 configurations rated 12–13 MPG combined. See the 2008 Bentley Continental for that year.