Bentley Continental MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Bentley Continental model year from 1998 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Continental has been offered with 6.0L 12-cyl, 6.8L 8-cyl, 6.7L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 14 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Bentley Continental fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2018 14 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2017 13–14 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2013 14 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2012 14 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2011 13–14 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2010 12–14 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2009 12 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2008 12 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2007 13 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2006 12 MPG 6.0L 12-cyl
2003 12 MPG 6.8L 8-cyl
2001 12 MPG 6.8L 8-cyl
2000 12 MPG 6.7L 8-cyl
1999 12 MPG 6.8L 8-cyl
1998 12 MPG 6.7L 8-cyl

2018 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2018 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Supersports Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 12 20 14 MPG

2017 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2017 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Supersports 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 11 20 14 MPG
Continental Supersports Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 11 19 13 MPG

2013 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2013 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 11 19 14 MPG
Continental Supersports Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 12 19 14 MPG

2012 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2012 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Supersports 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 12 19 14 MPG
Continental Supersports Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 12 19 14 MPG
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 11 19 14 MPG

2011 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2011 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Supersports 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 12 19 14 MPG
Continental Supersports Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 12 19 14 MPG
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 11 18 13 MPG

2010 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2010 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Supersports 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 12 19 14 MPG
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 10 17 12 MPG

2009 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2009 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 10 17 12 MPG

2008 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2008 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 10 17 12 MPG

2007 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2007 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 10 17 13 MPG

2006 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2006 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental Flying Spur 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 10 17 12 MPG

2003 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2003 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental R 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental T 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG

2001 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2001 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental R 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental SC 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental T 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG

2000 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 2000 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental R 6.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental SC 6.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental T 6.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG

1999 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 1999 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental R 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental T 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental SC 6.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG

1998 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG

The 1998 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Continental T 6.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental R 6.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG
Continental SC 6.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 15 12 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Bentley Continental get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Continental range from 12 to 14 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2018 Bentley Continental have?

The 2018 Continental was EPA-rated with 6.0L 12-cyl engines — see the 2018 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Bentley Continental require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas Continental version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Bentley Continental EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bentley/continental.

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