Chrysler 300 second generation

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The Chrysler 300 second generation (2011–2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: LD

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	5,015–5,020 mm Traficom	5,050–5,090 mm TC	5,044 mm
Width	1,880 mm Traficom	1,910 mm TC	1,908 mm
Height	1,475–1,535 mm Traficom	1,480–1,490 mm TC	1,483 mm
Wheelbase	3,050 mm RDW	3,050 mm TC	3,053 mm
Front track	–	1,610–1,630 mm TC	–
Rear track	–	1,600–1,620 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,835–1,938 kg RDW	1,797–2,047 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	1,935–2,038 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,400–2,472 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,996 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	450 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	3,002 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	209–265 km/h Traficom	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/60R18, 245/45R20, 255/45R20

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2014: ★★★★★ · 2016–2023: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	79.0% (76.0–81.8)	77.9%	753

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	30.3%	27.3%
Tyres	22.8%	31.2%
Suspension	18.6%	27.3%
Steering	13.0%	4.3%
Lights and electrics	6.9%	17.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	5.3%	8.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,789 complaints for model years 2011–2023. 114 crashes · 76 fires · 80 injuries · 1 death

Electrical system 725
Transmission and drivetrain 279
Airbags 250
Engine 182
Brakes 101
Steering 85

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 24 versions of the Chrysler 300 second generation

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European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2014	3.0 L	176 kW (239 PS)	Diesel	187–189 g/km	568
2013	3.0 L	140 kW (190 PS)	Diesel	191 g/km	387
2011	3.0 L	160 kW (218 PS)	Diesel	214 g/km	492
2011	3.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	211 g/km	102
2011	2.7 L	130 kW (177 PS)	Petrol	250 g/km	18

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2023	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	258 g/km
2013–2023	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	242 g/km
2015–2023	5.7 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	290 g/km
2023	6.4 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	308 g/km
2012–2019FFV	3.6 L	Flex fuel (E85)	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	258–263 g/km
2012–2019FFV	3.6 L	Flex fuel (E85)	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240–242 g/km
2011–2014	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307–313 g/km
2013–2014	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	296–303 g/km
2012–2014	6.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	323–325 g/km
2011–2012	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2011FFV	3.6 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 8 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2023Full-size	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.2–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	235–258 g/km
2018–2023Full-size	5.7 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	289 g/km
2023Full-size	6.4 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	307 g/km
2012–2019Full-size	3.6 L	Flex fuel (E85)	8-speed automatic	13.9–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	222–248 g/km
2011–2014Full-size	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	308 g/km
2012–2014Full-size	6.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	317 g/km
2011–2012Full-size	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	258 g/km
2011–2012Full-size	3.6 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	251 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.