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2020-2024 Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 14–19 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, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2024 Bentley Continental at a glance
The 2020-2024 Bentley Continental covers 5 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 14–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $4,690 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2020-2024 Bentley Continental by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,690–$5,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 14–18 MPG | $4,470–$5,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 14–19 MPG | $4,170–$5,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 15–19 MPG | $4,220–$5,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 15–19 MPG | $4,240–$5,480 | First year |
What the 2024 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$391
$4,690 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.82
Per 100 miles
$31.27
Five years
$23,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,450more a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Bentley Continental MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,470 to $4,690, $220 more.
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 | 22 | 17 | $4,690 |
| GTC 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,900 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,350 |
| GTC 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,670 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Bentley Continental MPG
14–18 MPG · $4,470–$5,800/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,170 to $4,470, $300 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,470 |
| GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,590 |
| GT Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,530 |
| GT Convertible Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,800 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Bentley Continental MPG
14–19 MPG · $4,170–$5,800/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,220 to $4,170, $50 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,170 |
| GT V8 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,260 |
| GT Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,530 |
| GT Speed Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,800 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Bentley Continental MPG
15–19 MPG · $4,220–$5,480/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,240 to $4,220, $20 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Convertible 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,220 |
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,220 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
| GT Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 19 | 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).
2020 Bentley Continental MPG
15–19 MPG · $4,240–$5,480/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,240 |
| GT 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
| GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,480 |
3 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 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $5,590 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $5,590
- Washington $5,260
- New York $4,630
- Florida $4,280
- Texas $4,070
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2024 Bentley Continental get?
EPA rates the 2020-2024 Bentley Continental at 14–19 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2024 Bentley Continental?
The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2024 Bentley Continental?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2020-2024 Bentley Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2017 Bentley Continental) is rated 14–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$5,860 a year to fuel; the 2020-2024 model is rated 14–19 MPG and costs $4,170–$5,800 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 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 $4,690 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,690–$5,670 a year. That is a $980 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Bentley Continental 100 miles?
About $31.27 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 $31.27 and $37.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Bentley Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 14 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2024 Bentley Continental compare with other small car configurations?
The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,690 a year to fuel, $1,450 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 259 rated small car configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Bentley Continental different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,470 to $4,690, $220 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2024 against 4 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Bentley Continental for that year.