Against 452 other V6 cars rated 2004–2006, the 300C trails their 19 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $112 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2005, the 2.7L 6-cyl (2005), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2006), 18: $304 a year apart.
Every Chrysler 300C engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 / 26 | 2005–2005 | $1,829 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2005–2006 | $2,133 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2006–2006 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Hyundai Sonata gets 22.5 mpg, the Chevrolet Impala 20.8 mpg and the Cadillac Deville 19 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2006 300C. The 300C costs the most of them to run: $426 a year more than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2004–2006 | +$112 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,325 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 Chrysler 300C gives up 7 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 15 in the city, $815 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 300C changed over the years
The 300C peaked in 2005 at 19.5 mpg (16.5 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 18 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $164 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2006 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15 / 22 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 16.5 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Chrysler 300C — 3 engines across 2005–2006. 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 $3,325. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2006 Chrysler 300C get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2005 the 300C has averaged 18.8 mpg.
Is the 2006 300C more efficient than the 2005?
No: 18 against 19.5 mpg combined, about $164 a year more to run.
Does the 300C get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Sonata?
No: 18 mpg for the 2006 300C against 22.5 for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, about $426 a year more to run.
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