DecodedCars2014 Bentley Continental
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 2dr Conv AWD Gtc/Gtc V-8/Gtc Spee, 2dr Coupe AWD GT/GT V-8/GT Speed/
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, FFV
- MPG (best)
- 18 combined · 14 city / 24 hwy
- Length
- 189.4 in
- Curb weight
- 5,115–5,501 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 32% below the 2014 compact car average of 26.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2014 Bentley Continental is a compact car offered with 2 engines (4.0L 8-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,501 lb (2dr Conv AWD Gtc/Gtc V-8/Gtc Spee).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (14 city / 24 highway), 32% worse than the 2014 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2014
- Lightest version 386 lb lighter
Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 Continental →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Conv AWD Gtc/Gtc V-8/Gtc Spee | 189.4 in | 76.4 in | 55.1 in | 108.3 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 5,501 lb | |
| 2dr Coupe AWD GT/GT V-8/GT Speed/ | 189.4 in | 76.4 in | 55.1 in | 108.3 in | – | 5,115 lb | 52/48 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 24 / 18 | -32% | $4,550 | 505 |
| Continental GTC | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 23 / 17 | -27% | $4,850 | 535 |
| Continental GT FFV | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 21 / 15 | -43% | $5,500 | 580 |
| Continental GTC FFV | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 20 / 15 | -36% | $5,500 | 604 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Bentley Continental.
Similar 2014 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bentley Continental (this car) | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2014 Ferrari FF | 13 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2014 Aston Martin Rapide | 15 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables · Oct 21, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V688000 · 7,778 vehicles
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
- Risk
- A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
Not every 2014 Bentley Continental is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2014 Bentley Continental in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2014 Bentley Continental buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Bentley Continental. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Continental years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Continental | 19 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Continental | 19 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Continental | 17 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Continental | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Continental | 19 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Continental | 19 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Continental | 19 | – | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 Continental | 18 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Continental | 18 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Continental | 18 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Continental | 18 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Continental | 14 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →