Bentley Continental SC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Continental SC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1998 to 2001. Across those years its best rated version returned 12 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #41 of 42 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #38 of 40 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #36 of 39 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #34 of 37 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact 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 SC placed highest in 2001 at #34 of 37, and lowest in 1998 at #41 of 42. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2000 | 6.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1999 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | L410MT2, turbocharged | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1998 | 6.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | L410MT2, turbocharged | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
What Continental SC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2001 Bentley Continental SC burns 958 to 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2001 model year is $6,450 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $21,000 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 12 mpg the Bentley Continental SC is 12 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,677 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.