Bentley Continental GT Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Continental GT Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2015 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #68 of 71 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #68 of 71 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #83 of 88 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #81 of 82 (1th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | #19 of 24 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | #17 of 26 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #25 of 36 (31th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bentley Continental GT Convertible placed highest in 2021 at #17 of 26, and lowest in 2017 at #83 of 88. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 508 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 601 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 26 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 468 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 601 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 26 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 469 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 627 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 604 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 23 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 604 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 23 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 12 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 604 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 23 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 3/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 16 → 14 mpg | -2 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2018 → 2020 | 14 → 19 mpg | +5 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2021 → 2023 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Continental GT Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Bentley Continental GT Convertible burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 18 mpg the Bentley Continental GT Convertible is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $559 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.