Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2008–2010, the M35 sits right on their 19.7 mpg average.
Every Infiniti M35 engine, compared
The Infiniti M35 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16.4 / 23.8 | 2006–2010 | $2,043 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Hyundai Sonata gets 26.2 mpg, the Chevrolet Impala 21.8 mpg and the Lincoln Town Car 19 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2010 M35.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2008–2010 | +$72 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,930 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Infiniti M35 gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the M35 changed over the years
The M35 peaked in 2010 at 19 mpg (17 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Infiniti M35 — 1 engine across 2006–2010. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,930. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Infiniti M35 get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the M35 has averaged 18.8 mpg.
Is the 2010 M35 more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which M35 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 25 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the M35 get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Sonata?
No: 19 mpg for the 2010 M35 against 26.2 for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, about $555 a year more to run.
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