Petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1994–2026
Bentley Continental
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Bentley Continental. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 11.2 L/100km, about $3,622 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 11.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $3,622
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 804 km
- 90 L tank
- Seats
- 4
What a Continental costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $32.93 per 100 km | $3,622 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $27.04 per 100 km | $3,001 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £31.43 per 100 miles | £2,200 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $20.73 per 100 miles | $2,798 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
3rd generation GT, 2018–2027
Specs for the GT V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- 3rd generation GT
- Built
- 2018-2027
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,850 mm
- Width
- 1,954 mm
- Height
- 1,405 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,851 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Twin turbo
- Power
- 404 kW
- Torque
- 770 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 90 L
- Minimum petrol
- 98 RON
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
Continental R/T (SZ), 1991–2003
Specs for the 6.75 V8 turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Upper large
- Generation
- Continental R/T (SZ)
- Built
- 1991-2003
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 6.75 L V8 turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 6,750 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 242 kW
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.2 L/100km | 89 mpg | 74 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 136 mpg | 113 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 12.6 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.6 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 12.9 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 15.9 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 16.1 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 16.5 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 16.6 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 17.1 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 17.3 L/100km | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 16.4 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 17.1 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 19.6 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 19.6 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 19.6 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 19.6 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 19.6 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
Bentley Continental questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Bentley Continental?
The 2026 Bentley Continental uses 11.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Bentley Continental cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $3,622 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Bentley Continental go on a full tank?
About 804 km from its 90 L tank at its official fuel use.
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