Bentley Continental GTC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Continental GTC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2007 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #39 of 40 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #59 of 59 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #61 of 61 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #63 of 63 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #60 of 60 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #61 of 62 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 3 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #64 of 71 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #57 of 63 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #29 of 34 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #15 of 31 (53th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 31 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | 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 GTC placed highest in 2025 at #15 of 31, and lowest in 2013 at #64 of 71. It spent 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 5.4 | $4,100 | 440 mi | 161 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 5.4 | $4,100 | 440 mi | 161 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | n/a | 542 | 3/10 |
| 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 | n/a | 604 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 535 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 646 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 12 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | n/a | 604 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 24 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 532 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | n/a | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 17 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | n/a | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.0L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 17 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | n/a | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.0L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 17 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | n/a | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2007 | 6.0L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | n/a | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 → 2008 | 13 → 12 mpg | -1 mpg | 958 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 2011 → 2012 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 14 → 17 mpg | +3 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2014 → 2024 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 16 → 19 mpg | +3 mpg | 605 gal |
What Continental GTC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Bentley Continental GTC burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $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 19 mpg the Bentley Continental GTC is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $441 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.