Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Granturismo sits right on their 21 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2008, the 3L 6-cyl (2024–2026), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.2L 8-cyl (2008–2011), 15: $731 a year apart.
Every Maserati Granturismo engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 18 / 27 | 2024–2026 | $1,829 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 / 20.9 | 2012–2019 | $2,400 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 19.3 | 2008–2011 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the BMW M4 gets 19 mpg, the BMW M2 19 mpg and the Lexus RC 22.3 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2026 Granturismo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | about the same |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,663 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Maserati Granturismo gives up 9 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 18 in the city, $711 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Granturismo changed over the years
The Granturismo peaked in 2026 at 21 mpg (18 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2011 at 15 — 6 mpg apart, or $731 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2025 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2024 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2019 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2018 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2017 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2016 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2009 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 15 EPA ratings of the Maserati Granturismo — 3 engines across 2008–2026. 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 $4,663. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Maserati Granturismo get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the Granturismo has averaged 16.7 mpg.
Is the 2026 Granturismo more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which Granturismo year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 27 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Granturismo get better gas mileage than the BMW M4?
Yes: 21 mpg for the 2026 Granturismo against 19 for the 2027 BMW M4, about $192 a year less to run.
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