| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Commendable power delivery from the massive V6 engine | Ride quality is not as refined as some of its competitors | It is essentially unchanged for 2012 |
Sharp and precise handling despite its size | Not so easy to park due to its large size | |
Plush-looking cabin with premium materials |
$61,700
price420 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
torque7-Speed Automatic
transmission5.6L 8cyl AWD 7A
engine-
basic warrantyCompeting in the midsize sedan segment, the 2012 Infiniti M56 Sedan is a direct competitor to the BMW 550i Sedan, and the Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sport Sedan. With a single trim level, the Infiniti M56 Sedan carries an MSRP of $59,200. It offers a 5.6L V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Infiniti M56 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 19 MPG.
The Infiniti M56 is a well-equipped premium sedan for luxury commuting with a truckload of comfort features. Offered in a single trim, it features heated eight-way power front seats, driver memory functions, a rearview camera, keyless ignition/entry, a sunroof, heated mirrors, and so forth.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Infiniti M56 Ranked #2 | 4.8 sec | 13.4 sec | - | |||
2012 Infiniti M56x Ranked #1 | 4.7 sec | 13.4 sec | - | |||
2012 Infiniti M37x Ranked #3 | 5.3 sec | 14.1 sec | - | |||
2012 Lexus LS 460 Ranked #4 | 5.4 sec | 13.8 sec | - | |||
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #4 | 5.4 sec | 14.2 sec | 130 mph | |||
2012 Jaguar XF Ranked #5 | 5.5 sec | 13.4 sec | 121 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Infiniti M56 Ranked #7 | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 20 gal. | 320/480 mi. | |||
2012 Audi A6 Ranked #1 | 25 mpg | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | 19.8 gal. | 495/653.4 mi. | |||
2012 BMW 5 Series Ranked #2 | 23 mpg | 34 mpg | 27 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 425.5/629 mi. | |||
2012 Volvo S80 Ranked #3 | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 370/536.5 mi. | |||
2012 Acura TL Ranked #3 | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 370/536.5 mi. | |||
2012 Lexus ES 350 Ranked #4 | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 351.5/518 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Infiniti M56 Ranked #6 | 194.7 in. | 72.6 in. | 59.1 in. | 5.9 in. | 114.2 in. | |||
2012 Lincoln MKS Ranked #1 | 204.1 in. | 75.9 in. | 61.6 in. | 8 in. | 112.9 in. | |||
2012 Lexus LS 460 Ranked #2 | 199.2 in. | 73.8 in. | 58.1 in. | 5.5 in. | 116.9 in. | |||
2012 Acura RL Ranked #3 | 195.8 in. | 72.7 in. | 57.2 in. | 5.7 in. | 110.2 in. | |||
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #4 | 195.6 in. | 75.2 in. | 55.9 in. | 5 in. | 114.7 in. | |||
2012 Jaguar XF Ranked #5 | 195.3 in. | 75.6 in. | 57.5 in. | 4.1 in. | 114.5 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Infiniti M56 Ranked #2 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 103.6 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #1 | 24.5 cu.ft. | 101.5 cu.ft. | 323.1 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Lincoln MKS Ranked #3 | 18.7 cu.ft. | 105.8 cu.ft. | 18.7 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Acura RL Ranked #4 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 99.1 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Acura TL Ranked #5 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 98.2 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Infiniti M37 Ranked #6 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 103.6 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Infiniti M56 Ranked #1 | 72.6 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Lexus LS 460 Ranked #2 | 18 cu.ft. | 18 cu.ft. | 18 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #3 | - | 16.5 cu.ft. | - | - | |||
2012 Infiniti M37 Ranked #4 | 24 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Infiniti M37x Ranked #5 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Audi A6 Ranked #6 | 4.2 cu.ft. | 14.1 cu.ft. | 4.2 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Infiniti M56 Ranked #3 | - | 1115 lbs. | 4028 lbs. | |||
2012 Volvo S80 Ranked #1 | 3300 lbs. | 995 lbs. | 3761 lbs. | |||
2012 Lincoln MKS Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | - | 4151 lbs. | |||
2012 Cadillac CTS Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | 1414 lbs. | 3858 lbs. | |||
2012 Acura RL Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | 850 lbs. | 4099 lbs. | |||
2012 BMW 5 Series Ranked #3 | - | 1058 lbs. | 3814 lbs. |
