Chrysler 300 · Model year 2018 · No longer built
2018 Chrysler 300 specs, maintenance & manuals
Everything the manufacturer published about the 2018 Chrysler 300 in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 8 manufacturer publications.
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2018 Chrysler 300 specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Vehicle type | E-segment sedan, rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Assembly plant | Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada |
| EPA vehicle class | Large car |
| Introduction date | Third quarter 2017 as a 2018 model |
Body/chassis+−
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Construction | Unitized steel body and aluminum hood |
Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar DOHC 24-valve V-6+−
| Availability | Standard — 300 Touring (RWD/AWD), 300 Touring L (RWD/AWD), 300S (RWD/AWD) and 300 Limited (RWD/AWD) |
| Type and description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,604 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve system | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/liter) 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (83.3 bhp/liter) – 300S only |
| Torque (SAE net) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm 264 lb.-ft. (358 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm – 300S only 394 lb.-ft. (534 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm – 5.7L HEMI V8 (300S, 300C) |
| Max. engine speed | 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (Federal Bin 5, 37 state compliant) |
| Oil capacity | 6 quarts (5.7 liters) with dry filter |
| Coolant capacity | 14 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission controls | Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) |
| Max. gross trailer weight (unbraked trailer) | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy) | 19 / 30 / 23 (RWD with 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission) 18 / 27 / 21 (AWD with 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission) |
| Engine assembly plant | Saltillo Engine Plant, Mexico |
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II emission requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology+−
| Availability | Standard — 300C, Optional — 300S RWD |
| Type and description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT) |
| Displacement | 345 cu. in. (5654 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve system | Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 363 bhp (270 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (63.7 bhp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 394 lb.-ft. (534 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 5,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable |
| Oil capacity | 7 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 14.7 quarts (13.9 liters) |
| Emission controls | Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, Quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b) |
| Max. gross trailer weight | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy) | 16 / 25 / 19 |
(b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all 50 states.
Transmission: 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic+−
| Availability | Included with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine on 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S and 300 Limited 300S includes Sport mode and die-cast paddle shifters |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 3.14 |
| 3rd | 2.10 |
| 4th | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.29 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.30 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.62 (RWD) 3.07 (AWD) |
| Overall top gear | 1.75 (RWD) 2.05 (AWD) |
Transmission: 8HP70 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with Auto Stick+−
| Availability | Standard — 300C, Optional — 300S RWD |
| Description | 300S and 300C (with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) include Sport mode and die-cast paddle shifters |
| 1st | 4.714 |
| 2nd | 3.143 |
| 3rd | 2.106 |
| 4th | 1.667 |
| 5th | 1.285 |
| 6th | 1.000 |
| 7th | 0.839 |
| 8th | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
| Overall top gear | 1.75 |
Transfer case+−
| Availability | Included on 300 Touring (AWD), 300 Touring L (AW), 300S (AWD) and 300 Limited AWD |
| Type | Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect |
| Center differential | Planetary |
| Torque split, front/rear | Fully variable |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp — standard on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L 180-amp — standard on 300S, 300 Limited and 300C |
| Battery | H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged-monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles One piece lower-control arms — included with AWD |
| Rear | Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle |
| Comfort-tuned suspension | Optional on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L |
| Touring-tuned suspension | Standard on 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300 Limited and 300 C |
| AWD touring-tuned suspension | Standard on 300 Touring (AWD), 300 Touring L (AWD), 300S (AWD) and 300 Limited (AWD) |
| Sport-tuned suspension | Included on 300S (RWD) |
| Performance-tuned suspension | Optional on 300S (RWD) |
Steering+−
| Type | Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist |
| Overall ratio | V-6 (RWD) — 15.5:1 V-6 (AWD) — 16.5:1 V-8 (RWD) — 15.5:1 |
| Steering turns (lock-to-lock) | V-6 (RWD) — 2.8 V-6 (AWD) — 3.1 V-8 (RWD) — 2.8 |
Brakes: Touring brake package+−
| Availability | Standard on 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S and 300 Limited |
| Front rotor size and type | 12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented |
| Front caliper size and type | 2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Front swept area | 210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm) |
| Rear rotor size and type | 12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid |
| Rear caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Rear swept area | 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm) |
Brakes: Performance brake package+−
| Availability | Standard on 300S and 300C Included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engines and AWD |
| Front rotor size and type | 13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented |
| Front caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Front swept area | 249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm) |
| Rear rotor size and type | 12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented |
| Rear caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Rear swept area | 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm) |
Dimensions and capacities(c)+−
| Wheelbase | 120.2 (3,052) |
| Track, front | 63.4 (1,611) |
| Track, rear | 63.8 (1,620) |
| Overall length | 198.6 (5,044) |
| Overall width | 75.0 (1,902) |
| Overall height | 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 58.5 (1,485.2) 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 58.7 (1,492.0) 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 59.2 (1,503.9) |
| Ground clearance | 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3) 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 5.0 (127.9) 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 4.8 (122.3) |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.320 |
| Curb weight, lb. (kg) | V-6 (RWD) — 4,013 (1,820) V-6 (AWD) — 4,267 (1,935) V-8 (RWD) — 4,380 (1,987) |
| Weight distribution, percent F/R | V-6 (RWD) — 52/48 V-6 (AWD) — 53/47 V-8 (RWD) — 53/47 |
| Fuel tank capacity, gal. (liter) | 18.5 (70) |
(c) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
Accommodations+−
| Seating capacity, F/R | 2/3 |
| Front headroom | 38.6 (981) 36.9 (936.6) with dual-pane sunroof |
| Front legroom | 41.8 (1,061) |
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 (1,510) |
| Front hip room | 56.2 (1,428) |
| Front seat travel | Driver — 10.6 (270) Passenger — 8.66 (220) |
| Front recliner angle range, deg. | Power — 70.7 Manual — 70 |
| EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 55.6 (1.573) |
| Rear seat headroom | 37.9 (963) 36.9 (937) with dual-pane sunroof |
| Rear seat legroom | 40.1 (1,019) |
| Rear seat knee clearance | 3.9 (99) |
| Rear seat shoulder room | 57.7 (1,465) |
| Rear seat hip room | 56.1 (1,425) |
| EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 50.7 (1.4) |
| Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 106.3 (3.0) |
| EPA luggage compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 16.3 (0.5) |
| EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 122.6 (3.5) |
| Trunk liftover height | 30.1 (768.9) |
Tires+−
| P215/65R17 | P225/60R18 | 235/55R19 | 245/45R20 all-season | 245/45R20 three-season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — 300 Touring | Standard — 300 Touring L; Optional — 300 Touring | Standard — 300 Touring (AWD), 300 Touring L (AWD), 300S (AWD) and 300 Limited (AWD) | Standard — 300S, 300 Limited and 300C; Available — 300 Touring and 300 Touring L | Optional — 300S |
| Size and type | P215/65R17 Low-rolling Resistance | P225/60R18 BSW Touring | 235/55R19 BSW All-season performance | 245/45R20 BSW All-season performance | 245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin Energy Saver | Firestone FR 710 | Michelin Primacy MXM4 | Firestone Firehawk GTV | Goodyear Eagle F1 |
| Revs per mile (km) | 748 (465) | 729.6 (453.4) | 719 (447) | 725 (451) | 725 (451) |
Wheels+−
| 17-in. premium painted aluminum | 18-in. cast-aluminum, polished face with Tech Silver painted pockets | 19-in. cast-aluminum, polished | 19-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted | 19-in. cast-aluminum, Dark Bronze painted | 20-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted | 20-in. cast-aluminum, Dark Bronze painted | 20-in. cast-aluminum, polished | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — 300 Touring | Standard — 300 Touring L; Available — 300 Touring | Available — 300 Touring, 300 Touring L and 300 Limited (AWD) | Standard — 300S (AWD); Available — 300 Touring | Available — 300S (AWD) with Alloy Edition Package | Standard — 300S; Available — 300 Touring | Included on 300S (RWD) with Alloy Edition Package | Available on 300C (RWD) |
| Type and material | 17-in. premium painted aluminum | 18-in. cast-aluminum, polished face with Tech Silver painted pockets | 19-in. cast-aluminum, polished | 19-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted | 19-in. cast-aluminum, Dark Bronze painted | 20-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted | 20-in. cast-aluminum, Dark Bronze painted | 20-in. cast-aluminum, polished |
| Size | 17 x 7 | 18 x 8.0 | 19 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 | 20 x 8.0 | 20 x 8.0 | 20 x 8.0 |
Source: 2018 Chrysler 300 Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.
Showing 124 of 167 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | 300 Touring | 300 Touring L | 300S | 300 Limited | 300C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines and Transmissions | |||||
| 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing (VVT) with eight-speed automatic transmission | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 VVT with Fuel Saver Technology and interactive decel fuel shut-off (iDFSO) with eight-speed automatic transmission | — | — | — | ✓ | |
| Mechanical Features | |||||
| All-wheel drive with front axle disconnect (includes 3.6-liter V-6) | — | ||||
| Alternators — 160-amp | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 180-amp | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brakes — Four-wheel disc antilock with vented front and solid rear discs (includes all-speed traction control) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Performance (packaged with 5.7-liter HEMI engine and AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Titanium tips (included with Alloy Edition) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop (included with SafetyTec Plus Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Sport Mode — selectable sport-tuned transmission shift points (includes steering wheel-mounted shift controls; included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| SuspensionFour-wheel independent AWD | — | ||||
| Four-wheel independent touring | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Four-wheel independent comfort | — | — | — | ||
| Four-wheel independent performance | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Exterior Features | |||||
| Badging300 Limited — chrome finish | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| 300S — Black finish | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 300C | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| All-wheel drive (AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Rear Chrysler Wing Badge | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing badge with Black accent (packaged with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrysler badge (packaged with Chrome Appearance Package) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Door HandlesBody-color | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Bright | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Platinum | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| GrilleBlack grille with Black Chrome surround (packaged with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Black grille with bright surround | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Black grille with Platinum surround (packaged with Chrome Appearance Package) | Pkg | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Granite Crystal grille with chrome surround | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Dark Bronze grille and surround (packaged with Alloy Edition) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| HeadlampsAdaptive bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) with delay and automatic leveling system (included with 300S Premium Group 2 and Light Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control (included with SafetyTec Plus) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Bifunction halogen projector with delay (not available with adaptive bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Black headlamp bezels (packaged with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrome headlamp bezels | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED fog lamps (included with Value Package, Driver Convenience Group, 300 Premium Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium SRT fog lamps (included with S Model Appearance Package) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| MirrorsAuto tilt-down adjust when in Reverse (included with 300S Premium Group and 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path detection (included with 300S Premium Group 2, 300 Premium Group and 300S Premium Group and SafetyTec Plus) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Body-color | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrome | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Courtesy lamp (driver/passenger; included with 300S Premium Group 2 and 300 Premium Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| E-Chromic auto-dimming (driver’s side only; included with 300 Premium Group and 300S Premium Group 2) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memory (driver seat, power pedals, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, exterior mirrors and radio; included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platinum | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Power/manual foldaway, heated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Power/multifunction manual foldaway | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplemental turn signal (driver-/passenger-side; a feature of the power multifunction mirror, included with 300S Premium Group 2 and 300 Premium Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| TiresP215/65R17 Low-rolling Resistance | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| P225/60R18 BSW Touring | ✓ | — | — | — | |
| P235/55R19 BSW All-Season (optional with AWD) | — | — | — | ||
| P235/55R19 BSW All-Season Performance (included with AWD) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| P245/45R20 BSW All-Season Performance (included with 20-in. wheels) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| P245/45R20 BSW Performance | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheels17-in. premium painted aluminum | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 18-in. polished aluminum | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 19-in. Hyper Black aluminum (included with AWD) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| 19-in. polished aluminum (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | — |
| 19-in. painted Dark Bronze aluminum (included with AWD Alloy Edition) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| 20-in. Hyper Black aluminum (packaged with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 20-in. polished aluminum (included with Chrome Appearance Package) | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | |
| 20-in. polished aluminum | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 20-in. painted Dark Bronze aluminum (included with RWD Alloy Edition) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| WipersRain-sensing (included with SafetyTec Plus) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Interior Features | |||||
| Floor MatsFront and rear | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Alloy Edition front and rear | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Luxury front and rear | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Interior AccentsCharcoal Wood Hydrographic | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Piano Black/Satin Chrome | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Real Black Olive Ash Burl wood | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Real natural-pore Mocha wood | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Piano Black bezels | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Satin Chrome bezels | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| LightingLED driver and front-passenger lower front footwell lamps (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED-illuminated front and rear map pockets (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED-illuminated rear cup holders | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memory system — memory settings for two drivers for the driver’s seat, power steering column (when equipped), exterior mirrors and radio (included with power multifunction mirror on 300S Premium Group 2 on 300S) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Backlight Sunshade — (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ||
| Speedometer140 mph | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 160 mph (included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) | — | — | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Steering ColumnManual tilt/telescoping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Power tilt/telescoping with memory (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering WheelHeated (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leather-wrapped | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted shift controls (paddle shifters; included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Wood, leather-wrapped | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Luxury | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Sunroof — dual-pane panoramic full-power front and fixed rear, with one-touch open/close feature (included with 300S Premium Group, Value Package and Sun, Sound and NAV Package) | — | O/P | O/P | ||
| SeatsEight-way power driver and front-passenger seats with four-way power lumbar adjuster | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar adjuster | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Heated front (included with leather-trimmed bucket seats; not included with cloth seats) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated second-row (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloth bucket seats | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Nappa and suede perforated leather-trimmed performance bucket seats | — | — | — | — | |
| Nappa leather-trimmed bucket seats | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats with perforated inserts and accent stitching (included with 300S Premium Group 2) | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Nappa luxury perforated and quilted leather-trimmed bucket seats | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Nappa perforated leather-trimmed bucket seats | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium leather interior trim: Poltrona premium leather-wrapped for the instrument panel, cluster brow, door upper and center console side panels | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with armrest and cup holders | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with armrest, cup holders and storage | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ventilated front seats (included with Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats and Nappa and suede perforated leather-trimmed performance bucket seats on 300S) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uconnect Multimedia | |||||
| Audio Systems19 premium speakers, with subwoofer and 900-watt amplifier (packaged with Sun, Sound and NAV Package and Harman Kardon audio system) | — | — | — | ||
| Six premium speakers with 276-watt digital amplifier | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Six speakers | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 10 BeatsAudio amplified speakers with 552-watt amplifier with subwoofer (packaged with BeatsAudio Group and 300 Premium Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — |
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and Navigation — AM/FM/HD radio system with Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with one-year trial included, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, 8.4-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth and Bluetooth streaming audio, Media Hub with audio jack and two USB ports (included with Value Package, Driver Convenience Group, 300S Premium Group and 300 Premium Group, 300S Alloy Edition and Sun, Sound and NAV Packaged) | Pkg | O/P | O/P | ||
| Safety & Security | |||||
| Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Active Braking (included with SafetyTec Plus) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Remote start system (included with 300 Premium Group, Driver Convenience Group and Value Package) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SafetyTec Plus — includes Advanced Brake Assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, auto high-beam headlamp control, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop, body-colored multifunction exterior mirrors with power, heat, auto-dimming driver’s mirror, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps; ParkSense front/rear park assist (requires Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and Navigation) | — | — | |||
| Security alarm | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packages/Equipment Groups | |||||
| 300 Premium Grouppower multifunction heated mirrors with Chrome caps, courtesy lamps, supplemental turn signals and auto-dimming driver’s mirror, LED fog lamps, Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and Navigation, 10 premium BeatsAudio speakers with subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier, ParkSense front/rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path detection, remote start and universal garage door opener, five-year SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link service (not available with Driver Convenience Group) | — | — | — | — | |
| 300S Premium Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof, power multifunction heated body-colored mirrors, courtesy lamps, supplemental turn signals and auto-dimming driver’s mirror, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and Navigation, ParkSense front/rear park assist | — | — | — | — | |
| 300S Premium Group 2power multifunction folding mirrors with auto-adjust-in-Reverse driver’s mirrors, auto-dimming exterior driver’s mirror, supplemental signals and courtesy lamps, ventilated leather-trim seats, adaptive bi-xenon HID headlamps with automatic leveling system, door sill scuff pads, trunk mat, driver’s and front-passenger footwell LED lamps, front and rear LED-illuminated map pockets, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, power backlight sunshade, power tilt/telescoping steering column, memory for radio, driver’s seat and mirrors, ParkSense front/rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection requires Black or Black/Smoke interior colors, or Black/Caramel interior if Alloy Edition | — | — | — | — | |
| Alloy Editiontitanium exhaust tips, Alloy Edition floor mats, Liquid Titanium Chrome wing badge, dark bronze badging, dark bronze grille and grille surround, 20-in. dark bronze aluminum wheels (RWD) or 19-in. dark bronze aluminum wheels (AWD) | — | — | — | — | |
| Driver Convenience GroupUconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and Navigation, front LED fog lamps, remote start and universal garage door opener (not available with 300 Premium Group) | — | — | — | — | |
| Driver Convenience Group18-in. polished aluminum wheels on RWD, front LED fog lamps, remote start and universal garage door opener | — | — | — | — | |
| Harman Kardon Audio Group19 high-performance speakers, including subwoofer and 900-watt amplifier (rear sunshade is not available with this group) | — | — | — | ||
| Light Groupadaptive bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with auto-leveling | — | — | — | — | |
| S Model Appearance Packagepremium SRT fog lamps, SRT body-color front fascia and appliqué, lower grille closeout panels and rear body-color spoiler and black chrome grille surround when ordered without Alloy Edition (included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) | — | — | O/P | — | — |
| Value Packagedual-pane panoramic sunroof, LED fog lamps, Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and Navigation, remote start and universal garage door opener (not available with Driver Convenience Group, 300 Premium Group) | — | — | — | — | |
| Sport Appearancechrome wing badge with black insert, black LED tail lamps, black headlamp bezels, gloss black daylight opening molding, black chrome surround 300S grille and 20-in. Hyper Black aluminum wheels (not available with Chrome Appearance Package or 300 Premium Group) | — | — | — | — | |
| Sun, Sound and NAV Packagedual-pane panoramic sunroof, 19 Harman Kardon speakers, Harman Kardon amplifier, Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. touchscreen display and navigation | — | — | — | — | |
| Chrome Appearancechrome-capped power heated mirrors, Chrysler badging, chrome daylight opening molding and Platinum grille with Platinum surround and 20-in. polished aluminum wheels (restrictions apply) | — | — | — | — | |
- Codes of the form O/P are printed that way in the guide: optional on its own and also included in a package.
- Package rows list contents as printed; a few packages have restrictions noted in the source.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
300 Touring L over 300 Touring+9 standard +
- ✓Chrysler badge (packaged with Chrome Appearance Package)
- ✓Tires: P225/60R18 BSW Touring
- ✓Wheels: 18-in. polished aluminum
- ✓Lighting: LED-illuminated rear cup holders
- ✓Eight-way power driver and front-passenger seats with four-way power lumbar adjuster
- ✓Heated front (included with leather-trimmed bucket seats; not included with cloth seats)
- ✓Nappa leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ✓Rear 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with armrest, cup holders and storage
- ✓Security alarm
300S over 300 Touring L+16 standard +
- ✓180-amp
- ✓Sport Mode — selectable sport-tuned transmission shift points (includes steering wheel-mounted shift controls; included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine)
- ✓Suspension: Four-wheel independent performance
- ✓Badging: 300S — Black finish
- ✓Wing badge with Black accent (packaged with Sport Appearance Package)
- ✓Black grille with Black Chrome surround (packaged with Sport Appearance Package)
- ✓Black headlamp bezels (packaged with Sport Appearance Package)
- ✓LED fog lamps (included with Value Package, Driver Convenience Group, 300 Premium Group)
- ✓P245/45R20 BSW All-Season Performance (included with 20-in. wheels)
- ✓20-in. Hyper Black aluminum (packaged with Sport Appearance Package)
- ✓Interior Accents: Piano Black/Satin Chrome
- ✓Interior Accents: Piano Black bezels
- ✓Steering wheel-mounted shift controls (paddle shifters; included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine)
- ✓Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats
- ✓Six premium speakers with 276-watt digital amplifier
- ✓Remote start system (included with 300 Premium Group, Driver Convenience Group and Value Package)
300 Limited over 300S+23 standard +
- ✓Suspension: Four-wheel independent touring
- ✓Badging: 300 Limited — chrome finish
- ✓Badging: Rear Chrysler Wing Badge
- ✓Door Handles: Bright
- ✓Granite Crystal grille with chrome surround
- ✓Headlamps: Chrome headlamp bezels
- ✓Auto tilt-down adjust when in Reverse (included with 300S Premium Group and 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Mirrors: Chrome
- ✓E-Chromic auto-dimming (driver’s side only; included with 300 Premium Group and 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Memory (driver seat, power pedals, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, exterior mirrors and radio; included with 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Mirrors: Power/multifunction manual foldaway
- ✓20-in. polished aluminum (included with Chrome Appearance Package)
- ✓Interior Accents: Real Black Olive Ash Burl wood
- ✓Interior Accents: Satin Chrome bezels
- ✓LED driver and front-passenger lower front footwell lamps (included with 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓LED-illuminated front and rear map pockets (included with 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Memory system — memory settings for two drivers for the driver’s seat, power steering column (when equipped), exterior mirrors and radio (included with power multifunction mirror on 300S Premium Group 2 on 300S)
- ✓Power tilt/telescoping with memory (included with 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Heated (included with 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Steering Wheel: Wood, leather-wrapped
- ✓Heated second-row (included with 300S Premium Group 2)
- ✓Nappa perforated leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ✓Ventilated front seats (included with Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats and Nappa and suede perforated leather-trimmed performance bucket seats on 300S)
300C over 300 Limited+14 standard +
- ✓Performance (packaged with 5.7-liter HEMI engine and AWD)
- ✓Sport Mode — selectable sport-tuned transmission shift points (includes steering wheel-mounted shift controls; included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine)
- ✓Badging: 300C
- ✓Door Handles: Platinum
- ✓Black grille with Platinum surround (packaged with Chrome Appearance Package)
- ✓Adaptive bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) with delay and automatic leveling system (included with 300S Premium Group 2 and Light Group)
- ✓Mirrors: Platinum
- ✓Wheels: 20-in. polished aluminum
- ✓Floor Mats: Luxury front and rear
- ✓Interior Accents: Real natural-pore Mocha wood
- ✓160 mph (included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine)
- ✓Steering wheel-mounted shift controls (paddle shifters; included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine)
- ✓Steering Wheel: Luxury
- ✓Nappa luxury perforated and quilted leather-trimmed bucket seats
Standard on every trim (42)
- Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free
- Exhaust system — dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips
- Fuel filler system — capless, with remote fuel-door release
- Fuel tank — 18.5 gallon
- Remote Keyless Enter ’n Go — proximity entry and push-button ignition system
- Speed Control
- Steering — electric
- Tip Start System
- Cladding — lower bodyside
- Glass — acoustic windshield and front doors; solar-control front and rear windows
- LED daytime running headlamps
- Headlamps: Automatic
- Tires: Compact spare
- Windows — power, with driver and front-passenger one-touch auto up/down and anti-pinch feature
- Wipers: Two-speed variable/intermittent
- Air conditioning — dual-zone automatic temperature control (ATC) with humidity sensor
- Air filtration — particulate air filter
- Defroster — rear window
- Door locks — power, speed-sensitive; child-protection rear
- Glove box, trunk, front reading and map lamps, rear reading and courtesy lamps
- Lighting: LED-illuminated front cup holders
- Mirrors: Rearview, auto-dimming
- Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides
- Passenger Assist Handles — front, with illuminated rear assist handles
- Pedals — non-adjustable
- Power Accessory — 12-volt power outlets in center front instrument panel, center console and back of center console, with delay feature
- Shift Knob — rotary
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Temperature display — outside reading, with compass
- Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display — AM/FM/HD radio system with Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with one-year trial included, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, 8.4-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth and Bluetooth streaming audio, Media Hub with audio jack and two USB ports
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth — includes handsfree calling and Bluetooth streaming audio
- SiriusXM Guardian Radio
- Active front head restraints
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
- Air Bags: Driver’s-side inflatable knee bolster
- Supplemental side-curtain for front and rear outboard occupants
- Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — mounts for two child seats in the second row help ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
- Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes Brake Assist, Rain Brake Support, ready alert braking, hill-start assist and all-speed traction control
- Front-passenger seat belt alert
- ParkView rear backup camera
- Sentry Key theft-deterrent system — antitheft engine immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring display — located in the 7-in. reconfigurable driver information display
Source: 2018 Chrysler 300 Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2018 Chrysler 300 maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
2018 Chrysler 300 fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 3.6L engine (87 octane, 0-15% ethanol, or up to 85% ethanol for Flex Fuel (E-85) engine) | 18.5 gal | 70 L |
| 5.7L engine (89 octane recommended, 87 octane acceptable, 0-15% ethanol) | 18.5 gal | 70 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) | 6 qt | 5.6 L |
| 5.7L engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) | 7 qt | 6.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) | 10 qt | 9.5 L |
| 5.7L engine, without Severe Duty II cooling system (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) | 14.5 qt | 13.9 L | |
| 5.7L engine, with Severe Duty II cooling system (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) | 15 qt | 14.3 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-20, API Certified | MS-6395 | Mopar engine oil (Pennzoil and Shell Helix Ultra also listed as examples) |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (8-speed transmission) | ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 not available) | SAE J1703 | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Front axle (AWD (if equipped)) | SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 |
| Rear axle | SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 |
| Transfer case (AWD (if equipped)) | Transfer case lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 | — | Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy) | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Fuel tank capacity is approximate.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Lug nuts/bolts: tighten in a star pattern and recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Top Tier detergent gasoline is recommended; gasoline containing MMT is not recommended.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2018 Chrysler 300 owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos on Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2018 Chrysler 300 questions
How much oil does the 2018 Chrysler 300 take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified), 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2018 Chrysler 300 use?
Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API Certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Chrysler 300?
At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2018 Chrysler 300 owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.