Against 344 other Hybrid cars rated 2024–2026, the Flying Spur trails their 28 mpg average by 9 mpg, about $650 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2014, the 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid (2022–2024), does 19 mpg and the thirstiest, the 6L 12-cyl (2014–2020), 14.5: $627 a year apart.
Every Bentley Flying Spur engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | 17 / 22 | 2022–2024 | $2,021 | |
| 4L 8-cyl Hybrid | 17 / 22 | 2025–2026 | $2,021 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 14.1 / 22 | 2015–2024 | $2,272 | |
| 6L 12-cyl | 12 / 19.5 | 2014–2020 | $2,648 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the BMW M5 gets 14 mpg, the Cadillac CT5 21 mpg and the Audi RS 7 16.5 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2026 Flying Spur.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2024–2026 | +$650 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,503 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur gives up 5 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 17 in the city, $514 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Flying Spur changed over the years
The Flying Spur peaked in 2026 at 19 mpg (17 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 14 — 5 mpg apart, or $722 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2015: 14 to 17 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2025 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2024 | 16 / 21 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 22 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 21 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2021 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2020 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2018 | 13 / 22 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2017 | 14 / 24 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2016 | 13 / 24 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 24 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2014 | 12 / 20 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 15 EPA ratings of the Bentley Flying Spur — 4 engines across 2014–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,503. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Bentley Flying Spur get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the Flying Spur has averaged 17.3 mpg.
Is the 2026 Flying Spur more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Flying Spur year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Flying Spur get better gas mileage than the BMW M5?
Yes: 19 mpg for the 2026 Flying Spur against 14 for the 2026 BMW M5, about $722 a year less to run.
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