2012 rankings · Large Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Large Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 24 EPA-rated 2012 large cars by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model S leads at about $1,026 a year (89 MPGe), while the Maybach Landaulet is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median large car costs $2,821 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.
Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.
Top 15
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 24 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model S | Electric | 89 MPGe | 265 mi | $1,026 |
| 2 | Hyundai Sonata | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 3 | Dodge Charger | Flex-fuel | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 4 | Chrysler 300 | Flex-fuel | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 5 | Hyundai Azera | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 6 | Ford Taurus | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 7 | Toyota Avalon | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Impala | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 9 | Hyundai Genesis | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 10 | Lincoln MKS | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 11 | Porsche Panamera Hybrid | Hybrid | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 12 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 13 | Audi A8 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 14 | Porsche Panamera | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 15 | BMW 7 Series | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 16 | Jaguar XJ | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 18 | Hyundai Equus | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 19 | Chrysler 300 SRT8 | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 20 | Maserati Quattroporte | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 21 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 22 | Maybach 57 | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 23 | Maybach 62 | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 24 | Maybach Landaulet | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |