Chrysler 300 M MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler 300 M has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1999 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1999) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1999). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #8 of 26 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2000 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 22 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 27 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #11 of 25 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 32 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 41 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler 300 M placed highest in 1999 at #8 of 26, and lowest in 2004 at #13 of 41. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What 300 M fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Chrysler 300 M burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 19 mpg the Chrysler 300 M is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chrysler nameplates
Every Chrysler model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.