Against 344 other V8 cars rated 2009–2011, the 599 GTB trails their 16.1 mpg average by 3.1 mpg, about $569 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 5.9L 12-cyl (2007–2011), does 12.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.7L 12-cyl (2010), 12: $78 a year apart.
Every Ferrari 599 GTB engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 10.8 / 14.8 | 2007–2011 | $3,122 | |
| 5.7L 12-cyl | 11 / 15 | 2010–2010 | $3,200 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2009–2011 | +$569 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,540 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 Ferrari 599 GTB gives up 4 mpg in town: 15 on the highway against 11 in the city, $931 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 599 GTB changed over the years
The 599 GTB peaked in 2011 at 13 mpg (11 city, 15 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2010 at 12 — 1 mpg apart, or $246 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2010 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2009 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2007 | 10 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 599 GTB — 2 engines across 2007–2011. 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 $6,540. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 Ferrari 599 GTB get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the 599 GTB has averaged 12.2 mpg.
Is the 2011 599 GTB more efficient than the 2010?
Yes: 13 against 12 mpg combined, about $246 a year less to run.
Which 599 GTB year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011, at 13 mpg combined (11 city, 15 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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