The Maserati Biturbo does 13.8 mpg combined (12 city, 16.3 highway), which works out to about $2,783 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
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
The Maserati Biturbo burns a gallon every 13.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 870 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.232 |
| Fuel per year | $2,783 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,915 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$853 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,538 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Maserati Biturbo gives up 4.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 16.3 out there against 12 in town, a 36% drop worth $844 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 | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16.3 mpg | $2,356 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.3 mpg (36%) | 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. The 1987 car does 14. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Maserati Biturbo get?
13.8 mpg combined on average — 12 in the city and 16.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1987.
How much does a Maserati Biturbo cost in fuel per year?
About $2,783 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,915 over five years, or 0.232 dollars a mile.
Which Biturbo engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 6-cyl at 13.8 mpg.
Is the Biturbo good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world Biturbo figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Maserati Biturbo is $4,538 against the $2,783 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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