Bentley Flying Spur MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bentley Flying Spur has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2014 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 20 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #105 of 107 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #96 of 101 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #108 of 112 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #106 of 110 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #123 of 125 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #121 of 124 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #112 of 116 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #118 of 121 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #113 of 117 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #100 of 101 (1th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #82 of 86 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #64 of 66 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bentley Flying Spur placed highest in 2026 at #64 of 66, and lowest in 2018 at #123 of 125. It spent 0 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 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 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | n/a | 608 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 535 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 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 | n/a | 601 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 514 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 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 | n/a | 601 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 520 | 3/10 |
| 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 | n/a | 601 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 520 | 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 | n/a | 601 | 2/10 |
| 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 | n/a | 627 | 1/10 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | n/a | 568 | 2/10 |
| 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 | n/a | 604 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 24 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 24 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 537 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 24 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 537 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 6.0L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | FFV, turbocharged, FFV | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | n/a | 624 | 2/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 14 → 17 mpg | +3 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2018 → 2020 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 15 → 17 mpg | +2 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
What Flying Spur fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Bentley Flying Spur 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 Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 19 mpg the Bentley Flying Spur is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $508 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.