Tank Ledger

Infiniti M56 MPG by year — every rating on record

The Infiniti M56 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2011 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.

19best combined mpg (2011)
19worst combined mpg (2011)
19latest year best (2013)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2011119 mpg19 mpg#58 of 71 (19th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars
2012119 mpg19 mpg#65 of 76 (15th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars
2013119 mpg19 mpg#82 of 92 (11th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Infiniti M56 placed highest in 2011 at #58 of 71, and lowest in 2013 at #82 of 92. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20135.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium5.6L 8-cyl162419605.315.7$4,1004764/10
20125.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) PremiumSIDI162419605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
20115.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) PremiumSIDI162519605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a

What M56 fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Infiniti M56 burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,816$1,816$0
$3.50/gal$2,118$2,118$0
$4.00/gal$2,421$2,421$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Midsize Cars

Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 19 mpg the Infiniti M56 is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $508 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Infiniti nameplates

Every Infiniti model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.