Against 225 other V8 cars rated 1999–2001, the 550 Maranello trails their 15.5 mpg average by 6.5 mpg, about $1,790 a year.
Every Ferrari 550 Maranello engine, compared
The Ferrari 550 Maranello was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L 12-cyl | 8 / 12.8 | 1998–2001 | $4,042 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2001) | $0.356 |
| Fuel per year | $4,267 |
| Fuel over five years | $21,335 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1999–2001 | +$1,790 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $8,213 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello gives up 4 mpg in town: 12 on the highway against 8 in the city, $1,600 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2001) | 8 mpg | $4,800 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 550 Maranello changed over the years
The 550 Maranello peaked in 1999 at 10 mpg (8 city, 13 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2001 at 9 — 1 mpg apart, or $427 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2001 car does 9.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 / 12 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 2000 | 8 / 12 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1999 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1998 | 8 / 14 | 1 | $3,840 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 550 Maranello — 1 engine across 1998–2001. 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 $8,213. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello get?
9 mpg combined, 8 city and 12 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the 550 Maranello has averaged 9.5 mpg.
Is the 2001 550 Maranello more efficient than the 2000?
About the same: 9 against 9 mpg combined.
Which 550 Maranello year has the best gas mileage?
The 1999, at 10 mpg combined (8 city, 13 highway).
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