0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes. The 2024 C 63 S E Performance is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (Mercedes-AMG claim vs MotorWeek test).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
C 63 S E Performance 0-60
3.3 s
Mercedes-AMG-claimed
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
C 63 S E Performance power
671 hp
AWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
C 63 S E Performance vs Challenger SRT Hellcat: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2024–present | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2024 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid + rear electric drive unit, AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | sedan | coupe |
| Horsepower | 671 hp[1] | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | 752 lb-ft[1] | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 4,817 lb[1] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 7.2 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.3 s[1]Mercedes-AMG-claimed · automaker estimate | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 3.8 s[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | Not published | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[2]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified, stock Pirelli P Zero P275/40ZR20 tires |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]Mercedes-AMG-claimed · electronically limited | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $83,900[1]2024 base MSRP · excl. destination | $59,995[4]2015 base MSRP · excludes $995 destination; Dodge says it includes $2,100 gas-guzzler tax ($1,700 GGT on 8-speed automatic models) |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The C 63 S E Performance is quicker to 60 mph by 0.5 s: 3.3 s vs 3.8 s (Mercedes-AMG claim vs MotorWeek test). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.
Quarter mile
Only the Challenger SRT Hellcat has a published quarter-mile time (11.2 s, Dodge-claimed).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The C 63 S E Performance drives all four wheels while the Challenger SRT Hellcat is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG C 63 S (W205) | 2019–2023 | 503[5] | 3.8 s[5]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 2023 | 1,025[6] | 1.66 s[6]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 2018 | 840[7] | 2.3 s[8]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 2019–2023 | 797[9] | 3.4 s[9]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack | 2019–2023 | 485[9] | 4.8 s[10]tested |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp) | 2019–2023 | 717[9] | — |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak | 2022–2023 | 807[11] | — |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: launched at $83,900 (2024 base MSRP).
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: launched at $59,995 (2015 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2018).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes — the 2024 C 63 S E Performance is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (Mercedes-AMG claim vs MotorWeek test).
What is the 0-60 time of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance?
3.3 seconds (Mercedes-AMG-claimed, automaker estimate) for the 2024 model year, from 671 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
3.8 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2015 car (707 hp)) for the 2015 model year, from 707 hp.
Which costs more new, the C 63 S E Performance or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2024 C 63 S E Performance started at $83,900 and the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat at $59,995 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Quick Reference Guide — Mercedes-Benz USA. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: The Fastest Muscle Car Ever With A 1/4-Mile Elapsed Time of 11.2 Seconds (10.8 Seconds with Drag Radials) — Stellantis North America media, 2014-07-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
- The Beast is Unleashed: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat On Way To Dealerships — Stellantis North America media, 2014-11-13. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S Sedan Specifications — Mercedes-Benz USA. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- The Most Powerful Muscle Car in the World: 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Sets New Performance Benchmarks — Stellantis North America media, 2023-03-20. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=18249) — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Pulls the Wheels — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Possessed by the Demon — Stellantis North America media, 2018-06-28. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “Performace Car Challenge Part I & II - MotorWeek”, 2016-03-11.
- Dodge Brand Breaks All the Rules with Jailbreak Model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — Stellantis North America media, 2021-11-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.