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2005-2010 Chrysler 300 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 large car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2010 Chrysler 300 at a glance
The 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 18–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010; 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2006.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2010 Chrysler 300 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | First year |
What the 2010 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$190less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Chrysler 300 MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 300 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2009 Chrysler 300 MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,440, $190 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 300 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2008 Chrysler 300 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Chrysler 300 as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Chrysler 300 MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 18 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,630, $520 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 300 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2006 Chrysler 300 MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 21 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,110, $520 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 2.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| 300 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 300 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 300C 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 300C 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 300 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2005 Chrysler 300 MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300C 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 300C 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 large car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001-2003
- 2004
- 2005-2010 (1st gen)
- 2011-2023 (LX/LD)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 get?
EPA rates the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 at 18–21 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 300 2.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300?
The 300 2.7L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2006. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2005, 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. In 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004 Chrysler 300) is rated 19 MPG combined and costs $3,440 a year to fuel; the 2005-2010 model is rated 18–21 MPG and costs $3,110–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Chrysler 300 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$3,630 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Chrysler 300 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Chrysler 300 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD is rated 17 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2010 Chrysler 300 compare with other large car configurations?
The 300 3.5L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 6 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 67 rated large car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Chrysler 300 different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2010 against 2 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Chrysler 300 for that year.