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2020 Bentley Continental
The 2020 Bentley Continental's FuelEconomy.gov record holds 3 EPA certification records across 2 model/option labels (Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible), spanning All-Wheel Drive drivetrain and Premium fuel type across 2 engines (4L 8-cyl SIDI, 6L 12-cyl SIDI & PFI). EPA classifies it under Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars vehicle classes, built on Conventional powertrain technology. Across those configurations, expect combined efficiency of 15–19 MPG/MPGe, an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100–$5,150/yr. The site covers 3 model years of the Bentley Continental, 2020 through 2026, and this is the 2020. Every figure on this page belongs to the 2020 model year alone.
Configurations3
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency15–19 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers2
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41989Continental GT | 4L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 | N/A |
| 42416Continental GT | 6L 12-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 | N/A |
| 42407Continental GT Convertible | 6L 12-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
2 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2020 Bentley Continental versus the 2017 Bentley Continental?
Model year
Against the 2017 Bentley Continental: Model/option labels added: Continental GT Convertible. Engine descriptions added: 6L 12-cyl SIDI & PFI. Engine descriptions no longer listed: 6L 12-cyl. Transmissions added: Automatic (AM-S8). Transmissions no longer listed: Automatic (S8). EPA size classes added: Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars. EPA size classes no longer listed: Compact Cars. Certification records went from 2 to 3. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 16.5 to 17.0 MPG/MPGe.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2020 Bentley Continental's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2020 Bentley Continental in the current EPA data include 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S, 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8, 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish, 2026 Bentley Continental, 2026 Ferrari Roma, 2026 Fiat 500e, and 7 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2020 Bentley Continental.
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FuelEconomy.gov data source (opens in a new tab) · Methodology
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Problems and maintenance decisions worth checking next.
Body, water and noiseWater collects on the front passenger floorSoon →Body, water and noiseMusty smell when the climate system startsSoon →Seasonal and storageRoad-salt underbody washing and corrosion checksRoutine →Warning lightsBattery or charging-system warning while drivingSoon →Starting and chargingBattery keeps dying overnightSoon →Engine and coolingEngine stalls when stopping or returning to idleSoon →