Maybach · model year 2012
2012 Maybach 62S
Large · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2012 Maybach 62S is a gasoline-powered large car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 12 MPG combined, with 10 MPG city and 16 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $6,850 and tailpipe CO2 at 740.58 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive
- 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine
- 16 MPG highway rating
- Five-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 12 MPG combined economy
- 10 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $6,850
- 740.58 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a large rear-wheel-drive gasoline car Buyers comfortable with high annual fuel costs
Choose the 2012 Maybach 62S for its large-car format, rear-wheel drive, and turbocharged 12-cylinder powertrain rather than for low fuel use. Its 16 MPG highway result is less costly than its 10 MPG city result, yet the combined figure stays at 12 MPG. A buyer who accepts the listed $6,850 yearly fuel estimate gets a clear picture of the ongoing gasoline commitment.
What it is
The 2012 Maybach 62S is a large car with rear-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 12 MPG combined. That combines the 10 MPG city rating with the 16 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 10 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 16 MPG, so steady highway travel uses less fuel than stop-and-go city travel.
The EPA lists tailpipe emissions at 740.58 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $6,850. The 12 MPG combined rating explains why fuel spending is high for a gasoline car.
How it compares
For side-by-side shopping, use the 12 MPG combined number first, then check the separate city and highway ratings against the driving you do. You can also browse Maybach cars when comparing models from the same maker.
Who it suits
The 62S suits a driver seeking a large, rear-wheel-drive car with a 12-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine and automatic transmission.
Its numbers make more sense for someone prepared for substantial yearly fuel spending than for a buyer focused on fuel savings.
Trade-offs
The 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 12 MPG combined rating. City use is especially thirsty at 10 MPG.
Highway economy improves to 16 MPG, but the EPA annual fuel estimate remains $6,850.
Verdict
Choose the 2012 Maybach 62S for its large-car format, rear-wheel drive, and turbocharged 12-cylinder powertrain rather than for low fuel use. Its 16 MPG highway result is less costly than its 10 MPG city result, yet the combined figure stays at 12 MPG. A buyer who accepts the listed $6,850 yearly fuel estimate gets a clear picture of the ongoing gasoline commitment.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 12 MPG
- City MPG
- 10 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $6,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 741 g per mile
- Model year
- 2012
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5.5 L 12-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2012 Maybach 62S's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 12 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 10 MPG in the city and 16 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $6,850.
What engine does the 62S use?
It has a 5.5-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 2012 Maybach 62S rear-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
What transmission does it have?
The car uses a five-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
EPA lists 740.58 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.