Bentley Continental MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Bentley Continental model year from 1998 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Continental has been offered with 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 6.8L 8-cyl, 6.7L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 19 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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2025 | 19 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 14–17 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2023 | 14–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | $187,990 | 5 listings |
| 2022 | 14–19 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | $169,828 | 9 listings |
| 2021 | 15–19 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | $179,688 | 7 listings |
| 2020 | 15–19 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | $171,900 | 41 listings |
| 2018 | 14 MPG | 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 13–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2016 | 15–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | $99,299 | 11 listings |
| 2015 | 15–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | $77,994 | 5 listings |
| 2014 | 15–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 14–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 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 | 12–13 MPG | 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 12–13 MPG | 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 MPG | 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 12–13 MPG | 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 MPG | 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 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 | — | — |
2026 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2026 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GTC | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG · 32 MPGe on electricity · 440 mi range |
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG · 32 MPGe on electricity · 440 mi range |
2025 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2025 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT Speed | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG · 32 MPGe on electricity · 440 mi range |
| Continental GTC Speed | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG · 32 MPGe on electricity · 440 mi range |
| Continental GTC | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG · 32 MPGe on electricity · 440 mi range |
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG · 32 MPGe on electricity · 440 mi range |
2024 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2024 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
2023 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2023 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $187,990 on VehiSales (5 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GT Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2022 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2022 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 19 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $169,828 on VehiSales (9 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT V8 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Continental GT Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT Speed Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2021 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2021 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $179,688 on VehiSales (7 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2020 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2020 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $171,900 on VehiSales (41 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
2018 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2018 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Supersports Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 14 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 14 MPG |
2017 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2017 Continental was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 23 | 16 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
| 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 |
2016 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2016 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $99,299 on VehiSales (11 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 23 | 16 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
2015 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2015 Continental was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $77,994 on VehiSales (5 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GT3-R | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 23 | 16 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
2014 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2014 Continental was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT Speed Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
2013 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2013 Continental was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 24 | 17 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Continental GT | 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 |
| Continental GTC | 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 5 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 11 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| 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 |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
2011 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2011 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Supersports Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| Continental Supersports | 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 |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 11 | 18 | 13 MPG |
2010 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2010 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Supersports | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| Continental Flying Spur | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
2009 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2009 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| Continental Flying Spur | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
2008 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2008 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| Continental Flying Spur | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
2007 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2007 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GTC | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| 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 2 versions (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| Continental Flying Spur | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
2005 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2005 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 16 | 12 MPG |
2004 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2004 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 10 | 16 | 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental SC | 6.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 10 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| 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 |
2000 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 2000 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1999 Bentley Continental: engines & MPG
The 1999 Continental was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental T | 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 R | 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 19 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Bentley Continental have?
The 2026 Continental was EPA-rated with 4.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 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.
Is there a hybrid or electric Continental?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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