Compared to a V8 SUV of similar interior volume, say, Chrysler Group's Jeep Grand Cherokee which is rated at 17/22 for the 6 cylinder and 15/20 for the 4.7l V8 and 14/19 for the 5.7l V8, the 300 looks pretty good. If you look at the 300C wagon's ads, it's pretty clear they are demonstrating it as an SUV alternative.