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Maybach · model year 2012

2012 Maybach 57S

Large · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars

EPA figures · 2012fueleconomy.gov
12MPG combined
10/16MPG city / highway
$6,850fuel a year
741 g CO₂ per mile 5.5 L 12-cyl turbo Automatic 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 2012 Maybach 57S is a large car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 12 MPG combined, with 10 MPG city and 16 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $6,850, and tailpipe emissions are 740.58 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • 16 MPG EPA highway rating
  • Rear-wheel drive layout
  • 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed automatic transmission

Watch for

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

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a large rear-wheel-drive gasoline car Buyers comfortable budgeting $6,850 a year for fuel

The 2012 Maybach 57S is a large rear-wheel-drive car built around a turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine and five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA numbers point to a fuel-focused ownership decision: 12 MPG combined, 10 MPG in the city, and 16 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $6,850, with tailpipe CO2 measured at 740.58 grams per mile. Pick it only if those running figures fit your budget and driving pattern.

What it is

The 2012 Maybach 57S is a large car running on gasoline. It sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.

Its engine is a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder.

The numbers

The defining EPA figure is 12 MPG combined. The split is 10 MPG in city driving and 16 MPG on the highway.

That difference shows how much the rating changes with driving conditions: stop-and-go city use is rated lower than steady highway travel.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $6,850 for this gasoline Maybach. The figure reflects the 12 MPG combined rating.

Tailpipe carbon dioxide is 740.58 grams per mile.

How it compares

The 57S has one combined rating of 12 MPG, while its city and highway figures range from 10 to 16 MPG. Highway efficiency is higher than the city rating when comparing the listed numbers.

No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a direct peer-to-peer MPG comparison would go beyond the available facts.

Who it suits

This car suits a buyer considering a large, rear-wheel-drive car with a turbocharged 12-cylinder engine and automatic transmission.

It makes the most sense for someone who can budget for the EPA-listed $6,850 annual fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The 16 MPG highway rating is higher than the 10 MPG city rating, so driving mix matters. The combined result remains 12 MPG.

The gasoline powertrain and large-car classification come with the listed fuel cost and 740.58 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure.

Verdict

Choose the 2012 Maybach 57S for its specific combination of rear-wheel drive, a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder, and a five-speed automatic.

Plan around its fuel demands: EPA puts combined economy at 12 MPG and annual fuel cost at $6,850. City trips rate 10 MPG, while highway trips reach 16 MPG. Its 740.58 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another clear part of ownership.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
12 MPG
City MPG
10 MPG
Highway MPG
16 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$6,850
Tailpipe CO₂
741 g per mile
The car
Model year
2012
Body
Car
EPA size class
Large Cars
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
5.5 L 12-cyl turbo
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 2012 Maybach 57S combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 12 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

The 2012 Maybach 57S is rated at 10 MPG city and 16 MPG highway.

How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $6,850.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed automatic transmission.

Is the 2012 Maybach 57S front-wheel drive?

No. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.

What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 740.58 grams per mile.

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