Chrysler 300/300C: MPG-Real World Numbers

fin · August 2013

After 2 weeks of driving a 300c v6 and then a month of driving the v8 here is an impartial summary:

Size: It's a BIG car.... some parking spaces are hard to use or impossible. Outward visibility is somewhat less than hoped for. Nice backup camera helps. Huge trunk, generous interior w/storage ok but not great.

On the road: A driver's dream....18" tires are a very smooth ride, excellent Garmin Nav with the SiriusXM.

Power: The v6 is more than enough and mileage is good as the window sticker shows. The v8 is a gas hog in town, maybe 17 at best, can get 24 on the highway, maybe more. But the v8 power is awesome, a throwback to the 60's, significantly better than the v6.

Finish: Quality is everywhere.

Electronics: Equaled only by a small plane, the car shows almost all conceivable temps and conditions. Very impressive. Radio sound good, better are available.

Headlights: Good by most standards, especially high beams.

Summary: We bought the 300C for the upgrades, with a v8. Yes, gas and insurance are higher but we will probably keep the car 2 years at most and do not drive much, seldom in city traffic. First American nameplate we have owned in almost 20 years and the long term quality will be interesting to see. Any significant events will appear here on Edmunds.com

Hope this helps if you are in the market for this type car.....

fin · June 2014

Back again after 10 months and 17k more miles.... the 300C is great car so far. Power to spare from the big v8, comfort on the interstate is first class. Garmin navigation and traffic is the best I have ever used in a car, XM radio is very nice. Interstate gas mileage is 26 mpg or more at 70 mph. But: the v8 is a gas hog in town, 17.3 is good and we never drive in real traffic so be prepared if you go with the extra power. The v6 should be fine for most people. The big car is also hard to fit in some tight parking spaces and routine maint on the v8 is expensive, such as spark plugs and only 5k miles between oil changes.

Would we do it again? Yes. The car has all we need to travel the GA/FL/TN interstates in style and comfort with safety. First America nameplate we have owned in decades except for a T-Bird years ago. The 300C is a winner....

fin · November 2014

At the 40k mile mark the big 300C V8 still gets 26 mpg on the road and the comfort is still there in every mile. No problems. Original Firestone tires went 37k and had some left but we are conservative. Only thing we have noticed is that the front "leather" seats are starting to show wear on the surfaces. We had Toyotas for twice this long, same usage, no signs of wear on the seat edge area. This car needs a better grade of interior material on the seat bottoms, the backs are fine as is the rear seat. Still, a great car for the money, Garmin Nav/Sirius is wonderful.

fin · July 2015

2013 300C...... Just a follow-up at 50k miles..... still a great ride, no problems in last 2 years. Highway gas mileage still 26 or more if you stay under 75 mph, it drops rapidly after that to about 23 or less as you pass 80. Suburban driving, no stop and go, is always 17.5 plus or minus a little... fantastic interstate ride, large inside and a nice trunk. Garmin Nav live traffic and XM/Sirius are still the best available, my opinion. Big V8 uses a little oil between changes at 7500 miles, perhaps 1/4th of a quart, always serviced by a Chrysler dealer. Same consumption as new. The front seats are showing a little more wear as mentioned above, hope the newer ones have better quality on the edges, the centers are ok. If you want comfort and not curvy road handling performance this is the car.....

fin · August 2016

Well.. August 2016... 300C at almost 70k miles the big v8 still produces 26+ mpg on the road and more is possible if you stay under 70 mph. Ride is great as always. Brakes will need to replaced soon. The heater control needed a plastic valve replaced at $160., common problem on this car it appears and the backup camera works about half the time. Oil consumption is still the same, modest, with synthetic. Leather wear has not gotten worse and the second set of tires lasted 30k miles but they were not premium tires, so, you get what you pay for. Nothing else to note, still a good car and the Sirius/Garmin combo is a joy.

fin · April 2018

At 95k miles the 300C is gone. Great car until the backup camera reversed left and right and the NAV map update caused the NAV to lose ability to navigate correctly. The powerful V8 was flawless, oil consumption minimal, and still delivered 26 mpg on the road at under 70 mph. Original battery still strong at 5 years. The passenger seat was a little worn in places, poor quality material. All in all, a good car, but buy the 100k mile premium warranty if you intend to keep any Chrysler that long. Replacement car: a fully loaded 2017 300C, with a 6 cylinder this time, there were no Hemi's on the lot.

fin · May 2018

About the 2017 300C... First impressions.... Tach and speedo are too low, too small and poorly lit, useless. Set the speed in center of instrument panel to see it. The interior seems to have a better quality material than the 2013, time will tell. The V6 is enough power for most people but nothing like the Hemi, gas mileage is at least 4 mpg better all around. The 20" wheels are no help, avoid if possible, the 18's ride better. Also avoid AWD unless you need it in winter, it hurts gas mileage. Engine hour meter is gone, there is oil life dial instead. So far the rest of the car is the same as the 2013C....

fin · June 2018

A quick follow to the above 2017 300C post... After a month of driving the above post is absolutely accurate especially the 20" tires compared to the 18's, avoid this option at all cost.. The Tech package is an electronic wonder as is the adjustable steering feel. This is really a luxury ride and the 45k sticker is justified. The 2017 Nav is better than the 2013 version, radio the same, HK upgrade stereo is nice. As before, durability is the question.

songshan · August 2018

fin said:
A quick follow to the above 2017 300C post... After a month of driving the above post is absolutely accurate especially the 20" tires compared to the 18's, avoid this option at all cost.. The Tech package is an electronic wonder as is the adjustable steering feel. This is really a luxury ride and the 45k sticker is justified. The 2017 Nav is better than the 2013 version, radio the same, HK upgrade stereo is nice. As before, durability is the question.

Thanks a lot, this helped.

originalfin · April 2019

Now at 33k miles on the 2017 300C, great so far. Nav now has live weather radar from Sirius, really nice. Same problem with seat material as 2013, shows wear too soon. Gas mileage 22 plus in suburban driving with the V6, 4 mpg better than the V8 before, some power difference in passing situations but not a problem. The 20" tires are unnecessary and expensive to replace. This is really a large car and can be hard to park in tight spaces but the ride on the highway is worth it.

originalfin · July 2020

At 47k miles the 2017 300C is still perfect. Gas mileage still good as is the comfortable ride. Unfortunately the seats are showing the same premature wear pattern as the 2013, the material just can't take the daily use as time passes. The second set of 20" tires may go longer than the first but these are Michelins. No complaints now except the seats.

originalfin · December 2021

Now at 61k miles and the 2017 300C is beginning to show some minor problems. Thermostat failed, new one plus fluid flush is required. Oil seal at block/filter adapter needs a gasket replacement also. Always buy the extended warranty if you buy a Chrysler, you will likely save money if you keep the car over 4 years. Other than these things it still gets 22+ mpg in suburban driving and is a great highway cruiser at 30+ mpg. The seats are showing premature wear on edges but nothing new there, the 2013 did the same thing.

Chrysler 300/300C: MPG-Real World Numbers

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