The 2026 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 16.8 | — |
| 2023 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2020 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 16.8 | — |
| 2017 | 11 | 19 | 13 | 21.38 | 12.38 | 18.09 | 12-21 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 15.68 | — |
| 2015 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 15.68 | — |
| 2014 | 12 | 21 | 15 | 19.6 | 11.2 | 15.68 | — |
| 2013 | 11 | 19 | 14 | 21.38 | 12.38 | 16.8 | — |
| 2012 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 16.8 | — |
| 2011 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 21.38 | 13.07 | 18.09 | — |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2023 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2022 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2020 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2019 | coupe | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2017 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 500 - 700 hp, Torque: 487 - 620 lb-ft, Engine configuration: W12 or V8 | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | 500 - 700 hp | 487 - 620 lb-ft | W12 or V8 |
| 2016 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2015 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | coupe | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Base price | Note | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $202,500, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | $202,500 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $202,500, Note: HD Radio. Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Input, MP3 Player | $202,500 | HD Radio. Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2019 | Trim: GT | — | — | GT |
| 2018 | Base price: $236,100 | $236,100 | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $198,500 | $198,500 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Steering location | Seat rows | Turbo | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Standard | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Yes | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 20 | 20 |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2 | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | — | — |
| 2019 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2 | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | — | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.1, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 108.1 | 20 | 20 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 358 | 12.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 108 | 20 | 20 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — |
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| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Model year reports
The 2026 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.
The 2025 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability outlook based on initial data, with no reported recalls or complaints.
The 2024 Bentley Continental presents an excellent initial reliability profile, with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
The 2023 Bentley Continental offers excellent reliability, with only two reported complaints concerning cruise control and the electrical system.
The 2022 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA.
The 2021 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or complaints in NHTSA data.
The 2020 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability record, with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
The 2019 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints logged.
The 2018 Bentley Continental offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but prospective buyers must be aware of potential issues.
The 2017 Bentley Continental offers a blend of luxury and performance, but its average reliability rating and a critical steering system recall warrant careful consideration.
The 2016 Bentley Continental presents a compelling luxury grand tourer with a strong public reliability score, but its significant volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) suggests a need for diligent inspection of potential minor issues.
The 2015 Bentley Continental presents a compelling luxury proposition with a generally good reliability record, though potential buyers should be aware of a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may indicate non-critical but potentially costly issues, particularly with the electrical system.
The 2014 Bentley Continental presents a compelling, albeit complex, ownership proposition.
The 2013 Bentley Continental offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, with a generally good reliability record.
The 2012 Bentley Continental presents a 'Good' reliability verdict, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
The 2011 Bentley Continental offers an excellent reliability record, with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 16 published Continental reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Bentley Continental presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Bentley Continental. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bentley continental presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged. and the 2026 bentley continental, with its pristine record of zero recalls and complaints, offers strong value for the discerning used car buyer. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published Continental guides, recurring problem areas include Electrical System, Cruise Control System, and W12 Engine. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Electrical System, Cruise Control System, and W12 Engine.