Maybach 57 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Maybach 57 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2004 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #38 of 41 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #38 of 42 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #45 of 49 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #38 of 42 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #40 of 44 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #41 of 45 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #45 of 47 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #51 of 54 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #52 of 56 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Maybach 57 placed highest in 2004 at #38 of 41, and lowest in 2012 at #52 of 56. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | PR, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 13 → 12 mpg | -1 mpg | 958 gal |
What 57 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 Maybach 57 burns 958 to 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $6,450 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $21,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 12 mpg the Maybach 57 is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,438 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Maybach sits
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