The Ferrari 355 Berlinetta does 11 mpg combined (9 city, 14.5 highway), which works out to about $3,491 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3.5L 8-cyl does 11 mpg while 5.5L 12-cyl does 11 — a difference of $0 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Ferrari 355 Berlinetta engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ferrari 355 Berlinetta ranges from 11 down to 11 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $0 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 8-cyl | 9 / 14 | 1995–1995 | $3,491 | |
| 5.5L 12-cyl | 9 / 15 | 1997–1997 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
The Ferrari 355 Berlinetta burns a gallon every 11 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 1091 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$1,106 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,000 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ferrari 355 Berlinetta gives up 5.5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 14.5 out there against 9 in town, a 61% drop worth $1,619 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 9 mpg | $4,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 14.5 mpg | $2,648 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.5 mpg (61%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 355 Berlinetta changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the 355 Berlinetta was rated in, all of them at 11 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1995 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 355 Berlinetta — 2 engines across 1995–1997. 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 $7,000. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ferrari 355 Berlinetta get?
11 mpg combined on average — 9 in the city and 14.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1995–1997.
How much does a Ferrari 355 Berlinetta cost in fuel per year?
About $3,491 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $17,455 over five years, or 0.291 dollars a mile.
Which 355 Berlinetta engine is the most economical?
The 3.5L 8-cyl at 11 mpg, against 11 for the 5.5L 12-cyl — a difference of about $0 a year.
Is the 355 Berlinetta good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 355 Berlinetta figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ferrari 355 Berlinetta is $7,000 against the $3,491 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 11 and 11 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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