BMW M vs Infiniti Q60
The BMW M is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Infiniti Q60, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW M leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | BMW M | Infiniti Q60 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 32 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,900 ✓ | $3,050 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 264 g/mi ✓ | 353 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid | SIDI, 3.7 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic (S7), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium and Electricity, Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2022 |
| Configurations on record | 236 | 35 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
M vs Q60: common questions
Which is better on gas, the BMW M or the Infiniti Q60?
The BMW M is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Infiniti Q60, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW M runs about $2,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,050 for the Infiniti Q60 — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the M and Q60 offer?
BMW M: SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid. Infiniti Q60: SIDI, 3.7.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW M and the Infiniti Q60 as Subcompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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