Against 318 other V6 cars rated 2021–2023, the 300 sits right on their 21.5 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1999, the 3.6L 6-cyl (2011–2023), does 22.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.7L 8-cyl (2005–2023), 18.7: $369 a year apart.
Every Chrysler 300 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 18.9 / 29.8 | 2011–2023 | $1,684 | |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 / 26 | 2005–2010 | $1,829 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 / 24.3 | 1999–2004 | $2,021 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 15.7 / 24.4 | 2005–2023 | $2,053 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 21 mpg, the Hyundai Sonata 40.7 mpg and the Genesis G80 22.5 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2023 300.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2021–2023 | +$43 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,243 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Chrysler 300 gives up 10 mpg in town: 27.5 on the highway against 17.5 in the city, $798 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 17.5 mpg | $2,194 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27.5 mpg | $1,396 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (57%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 300 changed over the years
The 300 peaked in 2023 at 21 mpg (17.5 city, 27.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2004 at 19 — 2 mpg apart, or $192 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2020 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2019 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2017 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2016 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2015 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 27 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2013 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2012 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 26 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2008 | 16.5 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2007 | 16.5 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2006 | 16.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2005 | 16.5 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2002 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2001 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 44 EPA ratings of the Chrysler 300 — 4 engines across 1999–2023. 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 $3,243. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Chrysler 300 get?
21 mpg combined, 17.5 city and 27.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 19 to 23. Across every year since 1999 the 300 has averaged 20.3 mpg.
Is the 2023 300 more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which 300 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 21 mpg combined (17.5 city, 27.5 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 300 get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2023 300 against 21 for the 2023 Dodge Charger.
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