Petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1994–2026

Bentley Continental

MPG, running costs and specs for the Bentley Continental. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 21 mpg, about $2,798 a year in the US.

MPG
21 mpg
2026 official · 11.2 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,798
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
499 miles
90 L tank
Seats
4

What a Continental costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$20.73 per 100 miles$2,798
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid3.2 L/100km89 mpg74 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km136 mpg113 mpg—
2025Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2024Petrol12.8 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2023Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2022Petrol12.6 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2021Petrol12.5 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2020Petrol12.5 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2019Petrol12.6 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2018Petrol12.0 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2017Petrol12.9 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2016Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2015Petrol11.9 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2014Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2013Petrol13.5 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2012Petrol15.9 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2011Petrol16.1 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2010Petrol16.5 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2009Petrol16.6 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2008Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2007Petrol17.1 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2006Petrol17.3 L/100km16 mpg14 mpg—
2005Petrol16.4 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2004Petrol17.1 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2003Petrol19.6 L/100km14 mpg12 mpg—
2001Petrol19.6 L/100km14 mpg12 mpg—
2000Petrol19.6 L/100km14 mpg12 mpg—
1999Petrol19.6 L/100km14 mpg12 mpg—
1998Petrol19.6 L/100km14 mpg12 mpg—

Bentley Continental questions

What MPG does the Bentley Continental get?

The 2026 Bentley Continental gets 21 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (11.2 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Bentley Continental cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,798 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Bentley Continental go on a full tank?

About 499 miles (804 km) from its 90 L tank at its official fuel use.

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