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2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 14–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur at a glance
The 2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur covers 5 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 14–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $5,170 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (16 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $5,170–$5,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $4,720–$5,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,860–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,860–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | First year |
What the 2018 Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$431
$5,170 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.62
Per 100 miles
$34.47
Five years
$25,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$2,240more a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Bentley Flying Spur MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,720 to $5,170, $450 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,170 |
| Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 14 | $5,690 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Bentley Flying Spur MPG
15–17 MPG · $4,720–$5,480/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,860 to $4,720, $140 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 24 | 17 | $4,720 |
| Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,480 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Bentley Flying Spur MPG
14–17 MPG · $4,860–$5,740/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,860.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 24 | 17 | $4,860 |
| Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Bentley Flying Spur MPG
14–17 MPG · $4,860–$5,740/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 17 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $4,860, $880 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 24 | 17 | $4,860 |
| Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 14 | $5,740 |
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.
2014 Bentley Flying Spur MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 14 | $5,740 |
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.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $6,170 in California and $4,490 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $6,170
- Washington $5,800
- New York $5,110
- Florida $4,720
- Texas $4,490
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur get?
EPA rates the 2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur at 14–17 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 17 MPG (14 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur?
The Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2018 Bentley Flying Spur?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Bentley Flying Spur per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $5,170 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,170–$5,690 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Bentley Flying Spur 100 miles?
About $34.47 per 100 miles for the Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $34.47 and $37.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Bentley Flying Spur more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 13 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2018 Bentley Flying Spur compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Flying Spur 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $5,170 a year to fuel, $2,240 more than the class median of $2,930, and less than 0 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 205 rated midsize car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Bentley Flying Spur different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,720 to $5,170, $450 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2018 against 2 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Bentley Flying Spur for that year.