Bentley Continental Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Bentley Continental as a Minicompact Cars / Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars / Two Seaters, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Bentley Continental is classified by the EPA as a Minicompact Cars / Subcompact Cars.
Bentley Continental Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Minicompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Two Seaters | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Bentley Continental?
The EPA classifies the Bentley Continental as a Minicompact Cars / Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars / Two Seaters. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Bentley Continental considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Two Seaters), the Bentley Continental is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.