Chrysler 300C MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler 300C has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2005 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #22 of 42 (49th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #21 of 49 (58th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-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 300C placed highest in 2006 at #21 of 49, and lowest in 2005 at #22 of 42. It spent 1 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What 300C fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Chrysler 300C burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 18 mpg the Chrysler 300C is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 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.