2010 Chrysler 300

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Rating8.8
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$27,260 - $44,865
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Smooth performance from the V8

Side-impact crashing has some poor ratings

Standard keyless entry/ignition with the V8 option

Commendable luxury against the price tag

V6 is not upto the mark

Side curtain airbags

Impressive AWD versatility

Transmission feels dated

Rear parking sensors

Two new trims while the previous base trim is dropped

Specs & Features

$27,260

price

178 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.7L 6cyl RWD 4A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Chrysler 300 Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 7 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $27,260. For that price, it mainly competes with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, the 2010 Toyota Avalon and the 2010 Ford Taurus. Between 7 trims, the Chrysler 300 offers 4 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.7L V6 capable of making 178 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 425 horsepower-making 6.1L V8. The 2.7L V6 is paired with a 4-speed automatic gearbox, whereas the powerful 6.1L V8 is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox. Apart from these, there is a 3.5L V6 which puts out 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque through a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 6.1L V8 which pushes out 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque through a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Chrysler 300 reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.7 seconds with the most powerful 6.1L V8. Depending on the powertrain, the Chrysler 300 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 15 and 20 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 11 striking colors the Chrysler 300 comes in really pull you towards itself.

The 2010 Chrysler 300 Sedan fetches an average price of $8,500. However, average discounts of around $290 can be expected. With around 90 units of the Chrysler 300 available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

 

Buying Advice

The Chrysler 300 is a great luxury sedan choice that comes in a variety of powerful engines. Apart from the impressive performance it offers in its price, it also offers a roomy and luxurious cabin, a versatile all-wheel-drive system, and impressive luxury. Although negative points come in the form of a poor side-impact crash rating and outdated 4-speed automatic gearbox.

Trims

    Touring
    $27,260 onwards
    • Engine: 2.7L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 178 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 126 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Touring Plus
    $28,350 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 126 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Touring Signature
    $30,475 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 126 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    S
    $31,885 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 162 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Limited
    $35,110 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 126 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    C Hemi
    $38,010 onwards
    • Engine: 5.7L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5150 rpm hp
    • Torque: 389 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 148 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    C Hemi Executive
    $38,010 onwards
    • Engine: 5.7L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5150 rpm hp
    • Torque: 389 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 148 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    C S
    $38,010 onwards
    • Engine: 5.7L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5150 rpm hp
    • Torque: 389 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 148 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    C
    $40,050 onwards
    • Engine: 5.7L 8cyl AWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5150 rpm hp
    • Torque: 389 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 148 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    C SRT8
    $44,865 onwards
    • Engine: 6.1L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 425 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 165 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    SRT8
    $44,865 onwards
    • Engine: 6.1L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 425 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg

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Price

$27,260- $44,865

Engine

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Rating

8.8

Horsepower

425 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.72

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Gasoline

8.8

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479 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

7.36

227 hp @ 5700 rpm

237 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

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Gasoline

7.54

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

6.59

211 hp @ 5800 rpm

216 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

8.4

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

8.1

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2010 Chrysler 300 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.9 sec17.2 sec126 mph
    4.8 sec-188 mph
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    5.2 sec-187 mph
    5.67 sec-158 mph
    2010 Audi A8

    Ranked #5

    5.9 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2010 Chrysler 300 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.324/468 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/520 mi.
      18 mpg29 mpg22 mpg17 gal.306/493 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.314.5/481 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg20 mpg20 gal.342/532 mi.

      2010 Chrysler 300 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.8 in.74.1 in.58.4 in.5.6 in.120 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.-140.6 in.

        2010 Maybach Type 57

        Ranked #2

        225.5 in.78 in.62 in.-133.5 in.

        2010 Lincoln Town Car

        Ranked #3

        215.4 in.78.5 in.59 in.-117.7 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.5.9 in.129.7 in.
        208.3 in.77.8 in.58.1 in.-120.7 in.

        2010 Chrysler 300 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.6 cu.ft.106.6 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.104.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.
          -113.2 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.
          17 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          16.4 cu.ft.105.2 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.

          2010 Chrysler 300 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            31 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.-
            -20.1 cu.ft.--
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            2010 Audi A8

            Ranked #4

            14.6 cu.ft.14.6 cu.ft.14.6 cu.ft.72 ft.
            17 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.69 ft.
            -14.2 cu.ft.--

            2010 Chrysler 300 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.1225 lbs.3725 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3490 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3735 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3555 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4015 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1158 lbs.3540 lbs.

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