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2013-2017 Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 14–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2017 Bentley Continental at a glance
The 2013-2017 Bentley Continental covers 5 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 14–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
2013-2017 Bentley Continental by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,570–$5,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 14–18 MPG | $4,570–$5,860 | First year |
What the 2017 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,350more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Bentley Continental MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,460 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,260 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Bentley Continental MPG
15–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,260/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,460 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,260 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Bentley Continental MPG
15–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,260/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,570 to $4,460, $110 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,460 |
| GT3-R | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 23 | 17 | $4,860 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,260 |
3 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.
2014 Bentley Continental MPG
15–18 MPG · $4,570–$5,480/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,570.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 24 | 18 | $4,570 |
| GTC 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,840 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,260 |
| GTC 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,480 |
4 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.
2013 Bentley Continental MPG
14–18 MPG · $4,570–$5,860/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 24 | 18 | $4,570 |
| GTC 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 24 | 17 | $4,810 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,260 |
| GTC 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,480 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,760 |
| GTC 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 11 | 19 | 14 | $5,860 |
6 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.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2017 Bentley Continental get?
EPA rates the 2013-2017 Bentley Continental at 14–18 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2017 Bentley Continental?
Every model year of the 2013-2017 Bentley Continental tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2017 Bentley Continental?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
How does the 2013-2017 Bentley Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2012 Bentley Continental) is rated 12–14 MPG combined and costs $5,760–$6,700 a year to fuel; the 2013-2017 model is rated 14–18 MPG and costs $4,460–$5,860 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Bentley Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$5,260 a year. That is a $800 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Bentley Continental 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $35.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Bentley Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 15 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2017 Bentley Continental compare with other small car configurations?
The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,350 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Bentley Continental different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Bentley Continental for that year.