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- MY2006–2011
Buick Lucerne MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2006–2011
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Buick Lucerne fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Buick Lucerne for 6 model years, 2006 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 2 configurations rated 18–21 MPG combined and costing $3,180–$3,640 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2011 Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD, at 21 MPG.
Buick Lucerne MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2011 (2006) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 18–21 | $3,180–$3,640 |
| 2010 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2009 | 18–21 | $3,110–$3,630 |
| 2008 | 18–19 | $3,440–$3,630 |
| 2007 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2006 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Buick Lucerne generations
1 generations between 2006 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2011 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Buick Lucerne's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Buick Lucerne run 18–21 MPG across model years 2006 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 18–21 MPG.
Which Buick Lucerne model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Buick Lucerne Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Buick Lucerne cost to fuel per year?
For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,180–$3,640 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,180.
Has the Buick Lucerne's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2006 to 21 MPG in 2011, 1 MPG more.
Which Buick Lucerne model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.