- Newest year: 2026
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2025-2026 Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2026 Bentley Continental at a glance
The 2025-2026 Bentley Continental covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,570 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026.
2025-2026 Bentley Continental by model year
What the 2026 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$214
$2,570 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.28
Per 100 miles
$17.13
Five years
$12,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$330less a year
Class median $2,900 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Bentley Continental MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.
On electricity 46 MPGe, with 30 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | AWD | 19 | 46 | 30 mi | $2,570 |
| GTC | AWD | 19 | 46 | 30 mi | $2,570 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 67% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2025 Bentley Continental MPG
19 MPG · $2,570/yr
On electricity 46 MPGe, with 30 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Most efficient) | AWD | 19 | 46 | 30 mi | $2,570 |
| GT Speed | AWD | 19 | 46 | 30 mi | $2,570 |
| GTC | AWD | 19 | 46 | 30 mi | $2,570 |
| GTC Speed | AWD | 19 | 46 | 30 mi | $2,570 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 67% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (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: $3,820 in California and $2,040 in Louisiana, a $1,780 difference.
- California $3,820
- New York $3,290
- Florida $2,240
- Texas $2,230
- Louisiana $2,040
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Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2026 Bentley Continental get?
EPA rates the 2025-2026 Bentley Continental at 19 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2026 Bentley Continental?
Every model year of the 2025-2026 Bentley Continental tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2026 Bentley Continental?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026.
How does the 2025-2026 Bentley Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2020-2024 Bentley Continental) is rated 14–19 MPG combined and costs $4,170–$5,800 a year to fuel; the 2025-2026 model is rated 19 MPG and costs $2,570 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Bentley Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,570 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,570 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Bentley Continental 100 miles?
About $17.13 per 100 miles for the GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2026 Bentley Continental compare with other small car configurations?
The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,570 a year to fuel, $330 less than the class median of $2,900, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated small car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2026 Bentley Continental plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 30 miles, with a total range of 440 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 19 MPG. The GT 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,570 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 67% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2026 Bentley Continental different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 4 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Bentley Continental for that year.