Bentley Continental Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Bentley Continental is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2026):

The Bentley Continental is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Bentley Continental Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2026Config 2 of 2Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2025Config 2 of 2Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2024Config 1 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L14
2024Config 2 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2024Config 3 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L17
2024Config 4 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L16
2023Config 1 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2023Config 2 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L14
2023Config 3 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L18
2023Config 4 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L18
2022Config 1 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L14
2022Config 2 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2022Config 3 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2022Config 4 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2021Config 1 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2021Config 2 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2021Config 3 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2021Config 4 of 4Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2020Config 1 of 3Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2020Config 2 of 3Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)12 6.0L15
2020Config 3 of 3Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)8 4.0L19
2017Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)12 6.0L15
2017Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.0L18
2016Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)12 6.0L15
2016Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.0L18
2015Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)12 6.0L15
2015Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.0L18
2015Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.0L17

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Bentley Continental data analysis

How to read this Bentley Continental data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Bentley Continental record we hold for this measurement — 30 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Bentley Continental figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Bentley Continental record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Continental Drivetrain

Is the Bentley Continental front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Bentley Continental is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Bentley Continental come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Bentley Continental. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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