2013 rankings · Large Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2013 Large Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 24 EPA-rated 2013 large cars by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model S leads at about $945 a year (95 MPGe), while the Maserati Quattroporte is the most expensive to run at $4,232 (14 MPG). The median large car costs $2,370 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 4 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 | 95 MPGe | 265 mi | $945 |
| 2 | Ford C-MAX | Hybrid | 40 MPG | — | $1,162 |
| 3 | Hyundai Sonata | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 4 | Ford Taurus | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 5 | Dodge Charger | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 6 | Chrysler 300 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 7 | Hyundai Azera | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Impala | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 9 | BMW X1 | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 10 | Lincoln MKS | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 11 | Cadillac XTS | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 12 | BMW 7 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 13 | Porsche Panamera Hybrid | Hybrid | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 14 | BMW 7 Series | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 15 | Jaguar XJ | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 16 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 17 | Audi A8 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 18 | Porsche Panamera | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 19 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 20 | Jaguar XJL | Flex-fuel | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 21 | Hyundai Equus | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 22 | Chrysler 300 SRT8 | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 23 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 24 | Maserati Quattroporte | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |