The Maybach 57 does 12.3 mpg combined (10.3 city, 16 highway), which works out to about $3,122 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Maybach 57 engine, compared
The Maybach 57 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 | 10.3 / 16 | 2004–2012 | $3,122 |
What that actually costs
The Maybach 57 burns a gallon every 12.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 976 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.260 |
| Fuel per year | $3,122 |
| Fuel over five years | $15,610 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$737 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,250 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Maybach 57 gives up 5.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 16 out there against 10.3 in town, a 55% drop worth $1,328 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 | 10.3 mpg | $3,728 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.7 mpg (55%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 57 changed over the years
The 57 peaked in 2006 at 13 mpg (11 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 12 — 1 mpg apart, or $246 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2012 car does 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2011 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2010 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2009 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2008 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2007 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2006 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2004 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Maybach 57 — 1 engine across 2004–2012. 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 $6,250. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Maybach 57 get?
12.3 mpg combined on average — 10.3 in the city and 16 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2004–2012.
How much does a Maybach 57 cost in fuel per year?
About $3,122 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $15,610 over five years, or 0.260 dollars a mile.
Which 57 engine is the most economical?
The 5.5L 12-cyl at 12.3 mpg.
Is the 57 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 57 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Maybach 57 is $6,250 against the $3,122 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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