Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2014 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #61 of 63 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #33 of 33 (0th 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 Speed Convertible placed highest in 2022 at #33 of 33, and lowest in 2014 at #61 of 63. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 636 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 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 | 2/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2022 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Continental GT Speed Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 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 14 mpg the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,198 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.