Mercedes-Benz C-Class 0-60 Times by Year & Trim

The quickest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C-Class AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (2024–present): 3.3 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest current version, the C-Class C 300 (2022–present), takes 6.0 seconds.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times

Fastest trim
3.3 s
2024–present AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Slowest trim in our data
6.3 s
2017–2018 C300 Cabriolet
Coverage
16 figures
Model years 2012–2027 · incl. named tests

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 0-60 mph by year and trim

Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.

Model yearTrimhpDrivetrain0-60 mphSource
2024–present
W206
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid + rear electric drive unit · est.
671AWD (4MATIC+)3.3 sManufacturer [1][2][3]
2023–present
W206
AMG C 43
2.0L turbo inline-4 with electric exhaust-gas turbocharger, 48V RSG · est.
402AWD (4MATIC)4.6 sManufacturer [4][5][3]
2022–present
W206
C 300
2.0L turbo inline-4 with 48V mild hybrid (ISG) · est., RWD and 4MATIC
255RWD / AWD (4MATIC)6.0 sManufacturer [6][7][8][9]
2026
AMG C 43 2.0L turbo I4 with electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
416AWD4.3 sManufacturer [10][11][12]
2019–2023
W205
AMG C 63 S
4.0L twin-turbo V8 · sedan
503RWD3.8 sManufacturer [13][14][15][16]
2019–2023
W205
AMG C 43
3.0L twin-turbo V6 · 2019-2020 sedan
385AWD (4MATIC)4.5 sManufacturer [17][18][19][15][20]
2019–2023
W205
C 300
2.0L turbo inline-4 · 2020 sedan, RWD and 4MATIC
255RWD / AWD (4MATIC)5.7 sManufacturer [21][22][15][20][16]
2019–2021
W205
AMG C 63
4.0L twin-turbo V8 · sedan
469RWD3.9 sManufacturer [13][14][15][20][19]
2017–2018
W205
AMG C43
3.0L twin-turbo V6 · 2017 sedan
362AWD (4MATIC)4.6 sManufacturer [23][24][25][26]
2017–2018
W205
C300 Coupe
2.0L turbo inline-4
241RWD / AWD (4MATIC)5.9 sManufacturer [24][26]
2017–2018
W205
C300 Cabriolet
2.0L turbo inline-4
241RWD / AWD (4MATIC)6.3 sManufacturer [25][26]
2016–2018
W205
C350e
2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid
275RWD5.8 sManufacturer [27][28]
2015–2018
W205
AMG C63 S
4.0L twin-turbo V8 · 2017 sedan
503RWD3.9 sManufacturer [29][30][26][24][25]
2015–2018
W205
AMG C63
4.0L twin-turbo V8 · 2017 sedan
469RWD4.0 sManufacturer [29][30][26][24]
2015–2018
W205
C300
2.0L turbo inline-4 · 2017 RWD sedan
241RWD / AWD (4MATIC)6.0 sManufacturer [31][32][33][28]
2012
W204
C63 AMG Coupe Black Series
6.2L V8 · Edmunds instrumented test (4.2 s with traction control on)
510RWD4.0 sTested: Edmunds [34]

Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 0-60 of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The current Mercedes-Benz C-Class runs 0-60 mph in 3.3 to 6.0 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest C-Class in our data is the C-Class AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (2024–present) at 3.3 seconds.

How fast is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

By published 0-60 mph times: AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 3.3 s (671 hp); AMG C 43 4.6 s (402 hp); C 300 6.0 s (255 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).

What is the fastest Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The quickest Mercedes-Benz C-Class to 60 mph is the C-Class AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (2024–present), at 3.3 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 671 hp. est.

Are these C-Class 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?

Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.

Sources

  1. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Quick Reference Guide.
  2. Mercedes-Benz USA media — Pricing for all-new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE.
  3. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2025 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY25 pricing).
  4. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2023 Mercedes-AMG C-Class Sedan Quick Reference Guide.
  5. Mercedes-Benz USA media — Pricing and packaging for 2023 AMG C 43 Sedan.
  6. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 C-Class Sedan Quick Reference Guide (models, MSRP, specs).
  7. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 C-Class Sedan Quick Reference Guide (PDF).
  8. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2026 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY26 pricing).
  9. CarArac — C 300 2.0L turbo engine (M254 E20) overview (secondary).
  10. 2026 C 300 Sedan specifications | mbusa.com, accessed 2026-11-08.
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  14. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S Sedan Specifications.
  15. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 C-Class Coupe Quick Reference Guide.
  16. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2023 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY23 pricing overview).
  17. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2019 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Sedan Specifications.
  18. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Sedan Specifications (PDF).
  19. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 C-Class Sedan Quick Reference Guide.
  20. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 C-Class Cabriolet Quick Reference Guide.
  21. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2019 C 300 and C 300 4MATIC Sedan Specifications.
  22. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 C 300 and C 300 4MATIC Sedan Specifications.
  23. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Specifications.
  24. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 C-Class Coupe Quick Reference Guide.
  25. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 C-Class Cabriolet Quick Reference Guide.
  26. Mercedes-Benz USA media — Model Year 2016-2017 Suggested Retail Prices.
  27. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 C350e Sedan Specifications.
  28. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2018 C-Class Sedan Quick Reference Guide.
  29. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 / C63 S Sedan Specifications.
  30. Velocity Journal — 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan configurations (US).
  31. Mercedes-Benz USA press release via PR Newswire — Pricing on 2015 C-Class and GLA (July 29, 2014).
  32. Government Fleet — Mercedes-Benz debuts all-new 2015 C-Class models (MBUSA fleet specs).
  33. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 C300 Sedan and C300 4MATIC Sedan Specifications.
  34. Edmunds, Edmunds test: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG Coupe Black Series.