Against 190 other V8 cars rated 1997–1999, the Turbo trails their 15.4 mpg average by 3.4 mpg, about $706 a year.
Every Bentley Turbo engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L 8-cyl | 10 / 15 | 1998–1998 | $3,200 | |
| 6.8L 8-cyl | 10 / 15 | 1999–1999 | $3,200 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 22.5 mpg, the Honda Accord 22.5 mpg and the Hyundai Elantra 24 mpg, next to 12 mpg for the 1999 Turbo. The Turbo costs the most of them to run: $1,600 a year more than the Hyundai Elantra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1999) | $0.267 |
| Fuel per year | $3,200 |
| Fuel over five years | $16,000 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1997–1999 | +$706 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1999 Bentley Turbo gives up 5 mpg in town: 15 on the highway against 10 in the city, $1,280 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1999) | 10 mpg | $3,840 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Turbo changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Turbo was rated in, all of them at 12 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1998 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Bentley Turbo — 2 engines across 1998–1999. 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 $6,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1999 Bentley Turbo get?
12 mpg combined, 10 city and 15 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the Turbo has averaged 12 mpg.
Is the 1999 Turbo more efficient than the 1998?
About the same: 12 against 12 mpg combined.
Does the Turbo get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 12 mpg for the 1999 Turbo against 22.5 for the 2000 Toyota Camry, about $1,493 a year more to run.
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