Maybach 62S
12 MPG The 2012 Maybach 62S is EPA-rated at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 16 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1250 gallons, $4000 a year in fuel, or $0.267 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2012 run it averages 12 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.292 | $2917 | $4375 | $5833 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.375 | $3750 | $5625 | $7500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.417 | $4167 | $6250 | $8333 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 MPG | 10 | 16 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2011 | 12 MPG | 10 | 16 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 MPG | 10 | 16 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 MPG | 10 | 16 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 MPG | 10 | 16 | $6400 | 741 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Maybach 62S ranks 144 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Rolls-Royce Ghost (13), Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge (13), Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended (13), Rolls-Royce Phantom (13), Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended (13).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 741 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 11.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Maybach 62S get?
The 2012 Maybach 62S is rated at 12 MPG combined by the EPA — 10 city and 16 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 12 MPG, ranging from 12 to 12 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Maybach 62S cost in fuel per year?
At 12 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1250 gallons — roughly $4000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.267 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2012 model is $6400.
Has the Maybach 62S become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 12 MPG today against 12 in 2007 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Maybach 62S efficient for its class?
It ranks 144 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 9.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.