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Infiniti M56

3 model years from 2011 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2011–2013
Class
Midsize Cars
Latest engines
5.6L 8-cyl
Best MPG
19–19 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2011 (10)

The 2013 M56 in brief

The 2013 Infiniti M56 is a midsize car offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,147 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), 25% worse than the 2013 midsize car average of 25.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

The Infiniti M56 has 3 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2013.

Its most efficient year was 2013 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 19 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the power train (7), engine (5), fuel/propulsion system (3).

2013 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 15 owner complaints.

How the 2011 M56 compares

The 2011 Infiniti M56 is a midsize car offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,147 lb.

2013 M56 pros & cons

Full 2013 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 25% below the 2013 midsize car average of 25.3 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 3 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20135.6L 8-cyl19 MPG194.9 in4,147 lbNot rated32
20125.6L 8-cyl19 MPG194.9 in4,147 lbNot rated33
20115.6L 8-cyl19 MPG194.9 in4,147 lbNot rated210
Best combined MPG by model year — Infiniti M56
2011: 19 MPG2012: 19 MPG2013: 19 MPG201120122013max 19 MPG

Alternatives to the 2013 M56

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 BMW 5 Series27 MPGNot rated0
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2013 Audi A628 MPGNot rated6
2013 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated1
2013 Tesla Model S265 miNot rated11
2013 Jaguar XJ21 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Power Train7
Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Steering2
Electrical System2
Air Bags2
Unknown Or Other1
Seat Belts1
Owner complaints by model year — Infiniti M56
2011: 102012: 32013: 2201120122013max 10
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →