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2006-2011 Buick Lucerne MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 large car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2011 Buick Lucerne at a glance
The 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne covers 6 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 18–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $3,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; 2007 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2009 and 2011.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2011 Buick Lucerne by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,180–$3,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2011 Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$265
$3,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.30
Per 100 miles
$21.20
Five years
$15,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$890less a year
Class median $4,070 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Buick Lucerne MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,180, $90 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Lucerne 4.6L 8-cyl | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,640 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Buick Lucerne MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,270, $160 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Lucerne 4.6L 8-cyl | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2009 Buick Lucerne MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,630/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 21 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,110, $330 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Lucerne 4.6L 8-cyl | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2008 Buick Lucerne MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne 3.8L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Lucerne 4.6L 8-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Lucerne 4.6L 8-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2007 Buick Lucerne MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Buick Lucerne as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Buick Lucerne MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne 3.8L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Lucerne 4.6L 8-cyl | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD: $4,330 in California and $2,780 in Texas, a $1,550 difference.
- California $4,330
- Washington $4,010
- New York $3,180
- Florida $3,010
- Texas $2,780
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 large car models.
Generations
- 2006-2011 (2006)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne get?
EPA rates the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne at 18–21 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (17 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne?
The Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2009 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2007 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Buick Lucerne per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,180–$3,640 a year. That is a $460 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Buick Lucerne 100 miles?
About $21.20 per 100 miles for the Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.20 and $24.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Buick Lucerne more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2011 Buick Lucerne compare with other large car configurations?
The Lucerne 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,180 a year to fuel, $890 less than the class median of $4,070, and less than 8 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated large car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Buick Lucerne different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,180, $90 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2011 against 3 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Buick Lucerne for that year.