2026 Bentley Continental — Full Specifications
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The 2026 Bentley Continental is a coupe powered by a 4L 8-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine. It returns around 23 mpg (UK) / 19 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Bentley Continental workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2025 Bentley Continental: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 23 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 4L 8-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Passenger Volume (EPA) | 87 cu ft (2,464 L) |
| Luggage Volume (EPA) | 11 cu ft (311 L) |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 23 combined / 20 urban / 26 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 19 combined / 17 city / 22 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 100 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 8 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $4,350 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2026 Bentley Continental, all with the 4L 8-cyl turbo engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 8-cyl turbo (Plug-in Hybrid) | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 19 (17/22) | 100 | $4,350 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 87 cubic feet (about 2,464 litres) and luggage volume at 11 cubic feet (about 311 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.
Owner Essentials for the 2026 Bentley Continental
Running Costs: 2026 Bentley Continental
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2026 Bentley Continental at 23 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,581 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $4,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2026 Bentley Continental Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
How It Compares
How does the Bentley Continental compare to similar coupes? For context, coupes in our database average around 25 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 23 mpg figure is 2 mpg below that average. Its 100 g/km CO₂ figure is 178 g/km lower than the 278 g/km average for coupes on this site. This comparison is based on 1072 coupes in our dataset.
Bentley models in our database average about 19 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2026 Bentley Continental's 23 mpg is 4 mpg above that make average. Its 100 g/km CO₂ figure is 255 g/km lower than the 355 g/km Bentley average.
Of the 15 Bentley Continental model years we cover, the 2026 is the most economical on its best configuration (23 mpg UK combined). See every Bentley Continental year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2026 Bentley Continental have?
It's fitted with a 4L 8-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (am-s8) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Bentley Continental?
The most efficient configuration returns around 23 mpg (UK) combined, or 19 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2026 Bentley Continental cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $4,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
How much interior and luggage space does the 2026 Bentley Continental have?
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 87 cubic feet (about 2,464 litres) and luggage volume at 11 cubic feet (about 311 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.
Is the Bentley Continental's fuel economy good for a coupe?
It returns around 23 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 25 mpg among the coupes we track.