DecodedCarsInfiniti M35
7 model years from 2006 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2013
- Class
- Midsize Cars, Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (105)
The 2013 M35 in brief
The 2013 Infiniti M35 is a midsize car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,129 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (27 city / 31 highway), 15% better than the 2013 midsize car average of 25.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file.
The Infiniti M35 has 7 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2013, classed as Midsize Cars, Large Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 29 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (115), seats (44), unknown or other (25).
2006 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 9 campaigns and 241 owner complaints.
How the 2006 M35 compares
The 2006 Infiniti M35 is a large car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,832 lb (4dr Sedan RWD).
2013 M35 pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 29 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2013 midsize car (25.3 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
M35 changes by model year
- 2012
- New hybrid version
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 29
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 29 MPG | 194.9 in | 4,129 lb | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 29 MPG | 194.9 in | 4,129 lb | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 193.3 in | 4,012 lb | Not rated | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 193.3 in | 3,889 lb | Not rated | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 193.3 in | 3,889 lb | Not rated | 4 | 30 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 193.3 in | 3,832 lb | Not rated | 4 | 88 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 193.3 in | 3,832 lb | Not rated | 5 | 105 |
Alternatives to the 2013 M35
| 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 A4 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 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 |
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 →