DecodedCarsMaybach 57
8 model years from 2005 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2012
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 5.5L 12-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 12–13 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2012 57 in brief
The 2012 Maybach 57 is a large car offered with a 5.5L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 16 highway), 37% worse than the 2012 large car average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $6,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Maybach 57 has 8 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2012.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 13 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 12 to 13 MPG.
How the 2005 57 compares
The 2005 Maybach 57 is a large car offered with a 5.5L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16 highway), 28% worse than the 2005 large car average of 18.1 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.
2012 57 pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 12 MPG combined, 37% below the 2012 large car average of 18.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
57 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2012 57
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Maybach 62 | 12 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Maybach Landaulet | 12 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Maybach. How we calculate this →