Bentley Bentayga MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Bentayga has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2017 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #64 of 78 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #59 of 76 (23th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #49 of 81 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 3 | 19 mpg | 14 mpg | #39 of 92 (58th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 3 | 19 mpg | 14 mpg | #50 of 104 (52th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #76 of 126 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #103 of 139 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #142 of 166 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #170 of 192 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #177 of 191 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #85 of 90 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bentley Bentayga placed highest in 2020 at #39 of 92, and lowest in 2026 at #177 of 191. It spent 2 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | n/a | 553 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | n/a | 553 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | n/a | 553 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | n/a | 553 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 527 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | n/a | 497 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 616 | 1/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | n/a | 497 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 8.6 | $4,100 | 390 mi | 256 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 645 | 1/10 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 508 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 8.4 | $4,100 | 390 mi | 246 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 508 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | n/a | 596 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | n/a | 596 | 2/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 15 → 17 mpg | +2 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What Bentayga fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Bentley Bentayga burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 16 mpg the Bentley Bentayga is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $686 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Bentley nameplates
Every Bentley model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.