Ford C-MAX vs. Chrysler 300 Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 203 fuel economy reports for the Chrysler 300.

Ford C-MAX g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2017	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	53	47	69	2.9
2015	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	24	37	21	19	66	2.7
2014	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	30	50	65	1.4
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	17	21	42	21	70	1.6
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	1	18	35	46	63	2.4

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Chrysler 300 g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2014	4dr Sedan 363-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	20	80	70	3.8
2013	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	hvy	3	10	25	63	75	4.8
2012	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	10	75	10	70	4.7
2012	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	5	5	10	80	100	28.2
2011	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	3	13	37	47	77	8.5
2009	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	10	10	30	50	70	4.4
2008	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	2	3	5	90	70	3.9
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2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	20	10	55	15	58	6.0
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	8	80	2	10	106	38.6
2007	4dr Sedan 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	20	20	60	90	25.1
2007	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	5	75	0	20	65	5.6
2007	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	10	17	70	113	24.5
2006	4dr Sedan 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	hvy	32	27	25	18	60	5.9
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	32	19	42	83	12.7
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	8	13	43	38	73	19.0
2006	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	10	5	5	80	120	24.5
2006	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	25	25	50	65	5.9
2005	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	4	28	35	34	66	6.4
2005	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	9	22	10	58	90	15.9
2004	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	20	23	23	34	85	19.1
2004	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	65	3.7
2003	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	8	25	63	68	4.3
2001	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	70	10	20	75	5.6

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford C-MAX

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Ford C-MAX's fuel economy is at once the #1 reason most people will buy a C-MAX, but also the model's greatest shortfall. The EPA ratings are an impressive 47 mpg city, 47 highway. In real suburban driving we (and many owners) observed trip computer averages of 33 to 40, with an overall average of 35.8. Go easy on the gas and initiate braking early enough to fully recoup kinetic energy, and low to mid 40s can happen. But 47 is a stretch. There are two ways to look at this. On the one hand, the C-MAX isn't coming close to its EPA ratings. Odds are Ford will have to make an adjustment and credit past buyers for the difference, Hyundai-Kia style. (Which actually might be a reason to buy one before this happens.) On the other hand, even 36 mpg is about 8-12 miles-per-gallon better than similarly functional non-hybrid vehicles, including the related Ford Escape. Efficiency is supported by excellent, highly configurable instrumentation. I personally opted to view a tach (rare in a hybrid), driving style ratings, and average mpg. A "brake coach" lets you know after each stop what percentage of kinetic energy was regenerated. In hybrids, this has a large impact on mpg than how hard you accelerate (more on this below). The C-MAX is also offered as an "Energi" Plug-in Hybrid rated to cruise 21 miles on electricity alone. see full Ford C-MAX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford C-MAX

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	With some care, it is not too hard to surpass the revised EPA estimates of 44 city / 39 highway. It particulary shines in city and suburban driving where you can crest 50 mpg on some short trips. In mixed driving, we match the EPA estimate of 40 MPG without paying much attention. While not as great as the Prius, this efficiency was certainly a step up for us and the difference in fuel costs over a year between the C-Max and Prius was not worth the shortcomings we found in the Prius (particularly poor handling and uncomfortable seats). see full Ford C-MAX review

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	On the down side for fuel economy, cold weather does a number on the MPG as is reported with other hybrid. On short trips (4 miles or less) on a cold start in cold weather with the heater going, expect low 20s for your MPG. This is mitigated over longer trips once the engine has warmed up, but we still get 1-3 MPG under our usual in cold weather for longer trips. see full Ford C-MAX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chrysler 300

Chrysler 300 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I average 31Mpg highway, 'nuff said. see full Chrysler 300 review
2012	4dr Sedan 470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This car has a 6.4-Liter V8 engine which produces more horsepower and torque than you'd ever need for any passing situation or any driving situation. That is, unless your las t name is "Andretti". The first of the 2nd gen 300 models I drove was the 390HP V8 in the AWD model, followed by the Pentastar V6. see full Chrysler 300 review
2011	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am light footed when it comes to driving and this car with the 3.6 will return very favourable fuel economy when treated as such. This car had 500 km when I purchased it and now has 1800 km and highway mileage is consistently at 7.3 L/100Km. see full Chrysler 300 review
2005	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The MDS allows decent fuel economy for the super-quick acceleration and fun to drive factor of a large 8 cylinder engine. see full Chrysler 300 review
2001	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For a car going on 13 years it still gets 23 mpg highway and 18 city. see full Chrysler 300 review

Chrysler 300 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Average 23mpg overall. Temperatures under 30 degrees and the AWD is always on and got 19mpg on the highway. Not bad for a 4400lb car, not good if you pay for gas. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	I am not impressed with the fuel economy that my car gets. It only gets 22-24 mpg. The sticker states 26-28. I get that it is a bigger, heavier car, but they need to be more honest and realistic about the mpg. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	I get about 20-25% worse fuel economy than EPA specified in the city, although on the highway I do 5-10% better, despite my occasional lack of regard for the posted speed limit. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Way lower than what I had expected see full Chrysler 300 review
2007	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Like any high performance vehicle, too much use of the throttle is--EXPENSIVE! see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	From a social conscious view the 19 MPG AVG is poor, especially with gas costing $4 a gal. But face it, considering the performance you get... I can live with the guilt and high cost of driving. see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Expected fuel economy to be closer to 17 mpg in city driving. see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Are you kidding me? Its a HEMI. see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	city averaging 12-13. highway only averaging 20-21 see full Chrysler 300 review
2005	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	18 mpg city and 31 mpg highway in Canadian gallons. U.S. would be 0.8 of the value. see full Chrysler 300 review