Against 177 other V6 cars rated 1985–1987, the Biturbo trails their 18.5 mpg average by 4.5 mpg, about $667 a year.
Every Maserati Biturbo engine, compared
The Maserati Biturbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 12 / 16.3 | 1984–1987 | $2,783 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1987) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1985–1987 | +$667 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,538 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1987 Maserati Biturbo gives up 4 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 12 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1987) | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Biturbo changed over the years
The Biturbo peaked in 1987 at 14 mpg (12 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1986 at 13 — 1 mpg apart, or $211 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1986 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1985 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1984 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Maserati Biturbo — 1 engine across 1984–1987. 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 $4,538. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1987 Maserati Biturbo get?
14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Biturbo has averaged 13.8 mpg.
Is the 1987 Biturbo more efficient than the 1986?
Yes: 14 against 13 mpg combined, about $211 a year less to run.
Which Biturbo year has the best gas mileage?
The 1987, at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 16 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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