2009 Maybach 62

Maybach · Rear-Wheel Drive · 5.5 L 12-cyl turbo

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Model year2009

Combined MPG12

City MPG10

Highway MPG16

Annual fuel cost$6,850

Against the 31 maybach cars

Combined MPG 12 MPGbest 13 · avg 12

Annual fuel cost $6,850best $6,300 · avg $6,744

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2009 Maybach 62 is a large gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and a 5.5-liter, 12-cylinder turbo engine. It pairs that engine with a five-speed automatic transmission. Official fuel economy is 10 MPG in the city, 16 MPG on the highway and 12 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $6,850, and tailpipe emissions are 740.58 grams of CO2 per mile. Those figures give buyers a direct view of its fuel use and emissions when weighing this model against their driving needs. The Maybach 62 is classified as a Large Car, and its body type is listed as a car. Its combined figure sits between its lower city rating and higher highway rating, so where it is driven affects the relevant MPG figure.

Who it is for

This model may suit buyers seeking a large car with rear-wheel drive and a 12-cylinder turbo engine. Its 10 city MPG and $6,850 annual fuel cost are important considerations for drivers focused on running costs.

What is good

Rear-wheel drive layout
5.5-liter 12-cylinder turbo engine
16 highway MPG
Five-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

10 city MPG
12 combined MPG
$6,850 annual fuel cost
740.58 grams of CO2 per mile

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2009 Maybach 62: the full review

The 2009 Maybach 62 pairs a 12-cylinder turbo engine with rear-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic. Its 12 combined MPG and listed annual fuel cost of $6,850 put fuel consumption front and center for buyers.

Overview

The 2009 Maybach 62 is a large gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and an automatic five-speed transmission. Its 5.5-liter, 12-cylinder turbocharged engine is paired with EPA-rated fuel economy of 10 mpg in city driving, 16 mpg on the highway and 12 mpg combined. The EPA lists tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 740.58 grams per mile.

Those figures make fuel use a defining consideration for this model. Its EPA-estimated annual fuel cost is $6,850, giving buyers a concrete running-cost figure to weigh alongside its large-car classification and powertrain.

For a broader look at the make, see the Maybach cars list.

Key features

Engine: 5.5-liter, 12-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine.
Transmission: five-speed automatic.
Drive: rear-wheel drive.
EPA class: Large Cars.
Fuel economy: 10 mpg city, 16 mpg highway and 12 mpg combined.
Tailpipe emissions: 740.58 grams of CO2 per mile.

Pricing

No purchase price is provided here. The available cost figure is the EPA-estimated annual fuel cost: $6,850. It is a fuel-cost estimate, not a vehicle price or a complete ownership-cost total.

Platforms

The 2009 Maybach 62 runs on gasoline. Its EPA fuel-economy ratings are 10 mpg in city driving and 16 mpg on the highway, for a combined rating of 12 mpg. The annual EPA fuel-cost estimate is $6,850, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are listed at 740.58 grams per mile.

Who it's for

This model may suit buyers considering a large rear-wheel-drive car with a 12-cylinder turbocharged engine and automatic transmission, provided they are prepared for the stated fuel consumption. Shoppers prioritizing fuel economy or lower estimated fuel spending should treat its 12 mpg combined rating and $6,850 annual estimate as important drawbacks when comparing options.

Pros and cons

Pros: The available figures clearly specify its engine, transmission, drive layout and EPA-classified size. City, highway and combined fuel-economy ratings are provided.
Cons: Fuel economy is 12 mpg combined, including 10 mpg city. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $6,850, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are listed at 740.58 grams per mile. No purchase-price information is provided.

Alternatives

For model-year comparisons, consider the 2011 Maybach 62, 2012 Maybach 62, or 2012 Maybach 57. Other listed options include the 2011 Maybach 57, 2011 Maybach 57S, 2012 Maybach 57S, 2012 Maybach 62S, and 2012 Maybach Landaulet. The figures provided here do not establish how those alternatives compare on fuel economy, cost or equipment.

Verdict

The 2009 Maybach 62 has a clearly specified large-car powertrain: a 5.5-liter 12-cylinder turbo engine, five-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Its EPA figures also make the running-cost trade-off plain: 12 mpg combined and an estimated $6,850 per year in fuel. Buyers deciding whether it fits their needs should weigh those fuel figures and the stated emissions against the appeal of its particular engine and drivetrain configuration.