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2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 at a glance
The 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 15 MPG combined. The most efficient is the 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD at 15 MPG, which costs about $5,360 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations rated for MY2006 (class median $3,630 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2006 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,730more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300C/SRT-8 (Most efficient) | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 large car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005 Chrysler 300 SRT8) is rated 15–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2006 model is rated 15 MPG and costs $5,360 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 get?
EPA rates the 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 at 15 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 compare with other large car configurations?
The 300C/SRT-8 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,730 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 73 rated large car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 15 MPG, down 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $5,360, $2,250 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2006 against 4 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Chrysler 300 SRT8 for that year.