Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 MPG The 2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is EPA-rated at 14 MPG combined (11 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1071 gallons, $3429 a year in fuel, or $0.229 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2013 run it averages 12.8 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.321 | $3214 | $4821 | $6429 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.357 | $3571 | $5357 | $7143 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 MPG | 11 | 19 | $5500 | 646 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 MPG | 11 | 19 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 MPG | 11 | 18 | $5950 | 684 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 MPG | 10 | 17 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 MPG | 10 | 17 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 MPG | 10 | 17 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2007 | 13 MPG | 10 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 MPG | 10 | 17 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur ranks 254 on current figures, against a class average of 27.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge Diplomat (14.3), Plymouth Gran Fury (14.3), Audi V8 (15), Mercedes-Benz 420SEL (15), Audi RS 7 (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 646 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Bentley Continental Flying Spur get?
The 2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is rated at 14 MPG combined by the EPA — 11 city and 19 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 12.8 MPG, ranging from 12 to 14 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Bentley Continental Flying Spur cost in fuel per year?
At 14 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1071 gallons — roughly $3429 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.229 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $5500.
Has the Bentley Continental Flying Spur become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 12 MPG in 2006 to 14 in 2013 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 17% across 8 model years.
Is the Bentley Continental Flying Spur efficient for its class?
It ranks 254 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.3 MPG. That is 13.3 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.