2006 Bentley Continental GT: MPG and fuel economy
The 2006 Bentley Continental GT is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 13 combined MPG, with 10 MPG in the city and 17 MPG on the highway. That lands well below the average for cars in the Compact Cars class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2006 Bentley Continental GT. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 41% worse combined MPG than the average car in the Compact Cars class for the 2006 model year (21.9 MPG class average).
- The most efficient car in the Compact Cars class for the 2006 model year is the Honda Civic Hybrid at 42 MPG.
- The Bentley Continental GT has gained 7 MPG since its first rated model year, the 2004 Bentley Continental GT at 12 MPG.
- EPA estimates this car costs around $15,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
- Subject to the federal Gas Guzzler Tax, which applies to passenger cars rated below 22.5 combined MPG.
- Requires premium gasoline, which typically adds about 40 to 60 cents per gallon to the EPA's annual fuel cost estimate.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2006 Bentley Continental GT. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
| City MPG | 10 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $5,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 684 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Premium |
How the 2006 Bentley Continental GT compares
The 2006 Bentley Continental GT returns 13 combined MPG. Cars in the Compact Cars class for the same model year average 21.9 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 41%.
The most efficient car in the Compact Cars class for the 2006 model year is the Honda Civic Hybrid at 42 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Bentley Continental GT alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2006 model year (across all classes) returns 18.6 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2006 model year is on its own page.
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for premium gasoline, which is $4.61/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 1153.8 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $2,650 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $5,300 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $8,833 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Bentley Continental GT
The EPA has rated the Bentley Continental GT across 20 model years, from 2004 Bentley Continental GT through 2026 Bentley Continental GT. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
The 2004 Bentley Continental GT returned 12 MPG. The most recent 2026 Bentley Continental GT returns 19 MPG. That is an improvement of 7 MPG over 22 model years, the kind of gain that usually comes from smaller engines, hybrid systems, or aerodynamic redesigns.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 MPG | 2026 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2025 | 19 MPG | 2025 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2024 | 17 MPG | 2024 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2023 | 18 MPG | 2023 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2022 | 19 MPG | 2022 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2021 | 19 MPG | 2021 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2020 | 19 MPG | 2020 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2017 | 18 MPG | 2017 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2016 | 18 MPG | 2016 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2015 | 18 MPG | 2015 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2014 | 18 MPG | 2014 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2013 | 18 MPG | 2013 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2012 | 14 MPG | 2012 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2010 | 13 MPG | 2010 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2009 | 13 MPG | 2009 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2008 | 13 MPG | 2008 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2007 | 13 MPG | 2007 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2006 | 13 MPG | this page |
| 2005 | 12 MPG | 2005 Bentley Continental GT |
| 2004 | 12 MPG | 2004 Bentley Continental GT |
Compare against other Compact Cars for 2006
If you are cross-shopping the 2006 Bentley Continental GT, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Compact Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Honda Civic Hybrid leads this group at 42 MPG, 29 MPG ahead of the 2006 Bentley Continental GT.
Specifications
The 2006 Bentley Continental GT runs a 6-liter 12-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s6), sending power through 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Compact Cars
- Engine
- 6L 12-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Premium
- Annual petroleum use
- 22.9 barrels per year
- Gas guzzler tax
- Applies (federal)
Common questions about the 2006 Bentley Continental GT
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2006 Bentley Continental GT.
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Is the 2006 Bentley Continental GT fuel efficient?
Not particularly. The 2006 Bentley Continental GT returns 13 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Compact Cars class for the same model year by about 41%. -
What MPG does the 2006 Bentley Continental GT get?
The EPA rates the 2006 Bentley Continental GT at 13 combined MPG, 10 MPG in city driving, and 17 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Bentley Continental GT per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $5,300 for the 2006 Bentley Continental GT. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
Does the 2006 Bentley Continental GT require premium gas?
Yes. The EPA lists the 2006 Bentley Continental GT as requiring premium gasoline. Running it on regular can reduce performance and may affect engine warranties, so it is not a recommended way to save at the pump. -
Has the Bentley Continental GT become more fuel efficient over time?
Yes. The first EPA-rated Bentley Continental GT, the 2004 Bentley Continental GT, returned 12 combined MPG. The most recent 2026 Bentley Continental GT returns 19 MPG, an improvement of 7 MPG over the run. -
How much CO₂ does the 2006 Bentley Continental GT emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 684 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 10,254 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2006 Bentley Continental GT?
City driving returns 10 MPG and highway driving returns 17 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise. -
What engine is in the 2006 Bentley Continental GT?
The 2006 Bentley Continental GT has a 6-liter 12-cylinder turbocharged engine. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2006 Bentley Continental GT have?
The 2006 Bentley Continental GT comes with a automatic (s6) transmission and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive variants typically read 1 to 3 MPG lower than the front-wheel-drive equivalent of the same engine, since the extra hardware adds weight and parasitic loss. -
How does the 2006 Bentley Continental GT compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Compact Cars class for the 2006 model year is the Honda Civic Hybrid at 42 combined MPG. The Bentley Continental GT returns 13 MPG, a gap of 29 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.