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2010-2012 Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 12–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2012 Bentley Continental at a glance
The 2010-2012 Bentley Continental covers 3 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 12–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $5,760 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011 and 2012. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2012.
2010-2012 Bentley Continental by model year
What the 2012 GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$480
$5,760 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.60
Per 100 miles
$38.40
Five years
$28,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,520more a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Bentley Continental MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 14 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,020 to $5,760, $260 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,760 |
| GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 11 | 19 | 14 | $5,860 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2011 Bentley Continental MPG
13 MPG · $6,020/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $6,180 to $6,020, $160 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTC (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 11 | 18 | 13 | $6,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Bentley Continental MPG
12–13 MPG · $6,180–$6,700/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 10 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
| GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 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).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD: $6,860 in California and $4,990 in Texas, a $1,870 difference.
- California $6,860
- Washington $6,450
- New York $5,680
- Florida $5,260
- Texas $4,990
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Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2012 Bentley Continental get?
EPA rates the 2010-2012 Bentley Continental at 12–14 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 14 MPG (12 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2012 Bentley Continental?
The GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2012. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2012 Bentley Continental?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011 and 2012.
How does the 2010-2012 Bentley Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2009 Bentley Continental) is rated 12–13 MPG combined and costs $6,180–$6,700 a year to fuel; the 2010-2012 model is rated 12–14 MPG and costs $5,760–$6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 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 AWD costs about $5,760 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,760–$5,860 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Bentley Continental 100 miles?
About $38.40 per 100 miles for the GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $38.40 and $39.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Bentley Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD is rated 12 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2012 Bentley Continental compare with other small car configurations?
The GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD costs about $5,760 a year to fuel, $2,520 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Bentley Continental different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 14 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,020 to $5,760, $260 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2012 against 1 configuration for 2011. See the 2011 Bentley Continental for that year.