2021 Bentley Bentayga MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga.

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga has 3 model options: Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L and Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L has a 100 kW AC Induction electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Bentley Bentayga Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga is 17 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L181524
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L141218
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L191721

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2021 Bentley Bentayga is $4,433.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2021 Bentley Bentayga to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,833 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L$5,300spend $15,000 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,900spend $2,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Bentley Bentayga Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2021 Bentley Bentayga will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L17
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L21
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L9

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Bentley Bentayga Emit?

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga will emit an average of about 6,845,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 233 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Bentley Bentayga.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2021 Bentley Bentayga model options.

Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO27,455,000
Trees Needed to Offset355
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.0 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO29,240,000
Trees Needed to Offset440
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,500
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium and Electricity
Fuel Type 2Electricity
Electric Motor100 kW AC Induction
ATV TypePlug-in Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO23,840,000
Trees Needed to Offset183
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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