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2004-2012 Maybach 57 MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 12–13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest large car configurations to fuel, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2012 Maybach 57 at a glance
The 2004-2012 Maybach 57 covers 9 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 12–13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $6,520 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD (12 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012; 2005, 2008 and 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 13 MPG, was reached in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2012 Maybach 57 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,520–$6,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,520–$6,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 12 MPG | $6,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 12–13 MPG | $6,180–$6,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | First year |
What the 2012 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$543
$6,520 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.87
Per 100 miles
$43.47
Five years
$32,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$2,280more a year
Class median $4,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Maybach 57 MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,520.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57S (Most efficient) | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,520 |
| 57 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,610 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Maybach 57 MPG
12 MPG · $6,520–$6,610/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $6,700 to $6,520, $180 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57S (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,520 |
| 57 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,610 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Maybach 57 MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,700.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 (Most efficient) | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,700 |
| 57S | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,700 |
| Zeppelin | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,700 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Maybach 57 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Maybach 57 as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Maybach 57 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Maybach 57 as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Maybach 57 MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 12 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,180 to $6,700, $520 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 (Most efficient) | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,700 |
| 57S | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $6,700 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Maybach 57 MPG
12–13 MPG · $6,180–$6,700/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 (Most efficient) | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
| 57S | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Maybach 57 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
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 2005 Maybach 57 as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Maybach 57 MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 (Most efficient) | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD: $7,780 in California and $5,660 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.
- California $7,780
- Washington $7,310
- New York $6,440
- Florida $5,950
- Texas $5,660
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 large car models.
Generations
- 2004-2012 (W240)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2012 Maybach 57 get?
EPA rates the 2004-2012 Maybach 57 at 12–13 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 57 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 13 MPG (11 city, 16 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2012 Maybach 57?
The 57 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 13 MPG, in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The lowest top rating, 12 MPG, was in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2012 Maybach 57?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2005, 2008 and 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Maybach 57 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD costs about $6,520 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $6,520–$6,610 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Maybach 57 100 miles?
About $43.47 per 100 miles for the 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $43.47 and $44.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Maybach 57 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD is rated 10 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2012 Maybach 57 compare with other large car configurations?
The 57S 5.5L 12-cyl turbo RWD costs about $6,520 a year to fuel, $2,280 more than the class median of $4,240, and less than 0 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated large car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Maybach 57 different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,520. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2012 against 2 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Maybach 57 for that year.