The Infiniti M35h does 29 mpg combined (27 city, 31 highway), which works out to about $1,324 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits above the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Infiniti M35h engine, compared
The Infiniti M35h 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 | 27 / 31 | 2012–2013 | $1,324 |
What that actually costs
The Infiniti M35h burns a gallon every 29 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 414 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other V6 cars | −$606 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Infiniti M35h gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 31 out there against 27 in town, a 15% drop worth $183 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (15%) | Typical for its type |
How the M35h changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the M35h was rated in, all of them at 29 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2012 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Infiniti M35h — 1 engine across 2012–2013. 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 $2,650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Infiniti M35h get?
29 mpg combined on average — 27 in the city and 31 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2012–2013.
How much does a Infiniti M35h cost in fuel per year?
About $1,324 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,620 over five years, or 0.110 dollars a mile.
Which M35h engine is the most economical?
The 3.5L 6-cyl at 29 mpg.
Is the M35h good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits above the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world M35h figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Infiniti M35h is $2,650 against the $1,324 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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