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2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe at a glance
The 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $4,470 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014.
2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe by model year
What the 2014 MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$373
$4,470 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.45
Per 100 miles
$29.80
Five years
$22,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$290more a year
Class median $4,180 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4-12C Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,470 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe MPG
18 MPG · $4,570/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4-12C Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,570 |
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 MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD: $5,330 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,460 difference.
- California $5,330
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2012-2014 (2012)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe get?
EPA rates the 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe at 18 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe?
Every model year of the 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,470 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,470 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 100 miles?
About $29.80 per 100 miles for the MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe compare with other two-seater configurations?
The MP4-12C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,470 a year to fuel, $290 more than the class median of $4,180, and less than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 84 rated two-seater configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.