2026 Bentley Continental Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Bentley Continental maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2025–2025 are listed on the Bentley Continental maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 Bentley Continental Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Bentley Continental gets 19 mpg combined on the 4.0L All-Wheel Drive configuration, is EPA-rated for 440 miles of range, weighs 5,148 lbs, measures 190.9 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 19 mpg (17 city / 22 hwy)
- Best configuration: 4.0L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S8)
- EPA range
- 440 miles
- Engine
- 4.0L 8-cyl
- 4.0L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S8)
- Curb weight
- 5,148 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: CONTINENTAL GT V8 CONVERTIBLE
- Length
- 190.9 in · 77.2 in wide · 55.5 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
2026 Bentley Continental trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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Vehicle Class for every year and trim
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Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Bentley Continental Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2026 | 23 | 4.0L, 6.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars | 19 |
| 2015–2017 | 7 | 4.0L, 6.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Compact Cars, Two Seaters | 18 |
Bentley Continental — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 19 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 20 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 20 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 20 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 19 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 20 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 20 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 19 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 21 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 21 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 · 6.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 21 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
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Bentley Continental — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Bentley Continental?
The Bentley Continental is EPA-rated at up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Bentley Continental have?
The Bentley Continental uses a 4.0L 8-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
How far can the 2026 Bentley Continental go on a full charge and tank?
As a plug-in hybrid, the Bentley Continental has an EPA-rated total driving range of up to 440 miles combining electric and gasoline operation.
What years of the Bentley Continental are covered here?
This page documents 30 verified Bentley Continental configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Bentley Continental is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 Bentley Continental holds the highest combined rating at 19 MPG; the 2024 sits lowest at 17 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 12%) across the 10 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Bentley Continental have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Bentley Continental — 4L, 6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Bentley Continental front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Bentley Continental configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2026 data.