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Top 10 · Cars & GearWant a V8 without the worst fuel bills? The eight-cylinder vehicles that go farthest on a gallon, ranked by official EPA combined mpg for 2026 models.
The BMW 760i xDrive and the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC tie as the most fuel-efficient V8 vehicles for 2026, at 20 mpg combined. Eight more V8s, from the Chevrolet Corvette to the Range Rover, follow at 19 mpg.
How it's ranked: EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year vehicles with eight-cylinder engines (plug-in hybrids left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient V8 version. Vehicles with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order.
BMW · Luxury sedan · released 2026
Tied for the most efficient V8.
The BMW 760i xDrive is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the 760i xDrive Sedan, with all-wheel drive and a 4.4-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,850 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Mercedes-Benz · Ultra-luxury sedan · released 2026
Tied for the most efficient V8, with the best highway mpg here.
The Mercedes-Maybach S 580 is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined (16 city, 27 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Maybach S 580 4MATIC, with all-wheel drive and a 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,850 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Chevrolet · Mid-engine sports car · released 2026
A V8 supercar at 19 mpg.
The Chevrolet Corvette is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Corvette Stingray, with rear-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.
BMW · Luxury coupe · released 2026
A V8 coupe at 19 mpg.
The BMW M850i is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the M850i xDrive Coupe, with all-wheel drive and a 4.4-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Ram · Full-size pickup · released 2026
The most efficient V8 pickup here.
The Ram 1500 V8 is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Ram 1500 2WD 5.7L V8, with rear-wheel drive and a 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,750 a year in fuel for typical driving.
BMW · Luxury SUV · released 2026
The most efficient V8 SUV here (tied).
The BMW X5 M60i is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the X5 M60i xDrive, with all-wheel drive and a 4.4-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.
BMW · Luxury coupe-SUV · released 2026
The sloped-roof X5, same 19 mpg.
The BMW X6 M60i is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the X6 M60i xDrive, with all-wheel drive and a 4.4-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Ferrari · Convertible grand tourer · released 2026
The most efficient Ferrari V8 here.
The Ferrari Roma Spider is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Roma Spider, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.9-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Ford · Pony car · released 2026
The lowest fuel cost of any V8 here.
The Ford Mustang GT is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Mustang GT 5.0L V8, with rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,300 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Land Rover · Luxury SUV · released 2026
The luxury off-roader, at 19 mpg.
The Range Rover is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Range Rover V8 mild hybrid, with 4-wheel drive and a 4.4-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.
The 2026 BMW 760i xDrive and Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC tie at 20 mpg combined (EPA).
On this list, the 2026 Ram 1500 2WD with the V8, at 19 mpg combined.
On this list, the 2026 Ford Mustang GT, at about $3,300 a year (EPA estimate), and it is the only V8 here rated on regular gas.
From the US EPA's official fuel economy data at fueleconomy.gov, for 2026 model-year vehicles.
EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year vehicles with eight-cylinder engines (plug-in hybrids left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient V8 version. Vehicles with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order. Every number on this page comes from the source linked under each pick, and every photo shows the actual product. Brands can't pay to be on this list.
List source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml · Updated 2026-11-11