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
Alternatives to the 2013 M56
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 5 Series | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Audi A6 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2013 Lexus LS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | 265 mi | Not rated | 11 |
| 2013 Jaguar XJ | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →