Maserati Ghibli S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Maserati Ghibli S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2016 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #99 of 112 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #100 of 110 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #112 of 125 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #118 of 127 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #111 of 124 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #102 of 116 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Maserati Ghibli S placed highest in 2016 at #99 of 112, and lowest in 2019 at #118 of 127. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 446 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 460 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 475 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 471 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 471 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 471 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Ghibli S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli S burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 20 mpg the Maserati Ghibli S is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Maserati nameplates
Every Maserati model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.