Mercedes-Benz C320 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C320 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Mercedes-Benz C320 is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 91.7 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Mercedes-Benz C320 is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Sedan, which took 7.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 4 verified production tests of the Mercedes-Benz C320, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.50 seconds at 90.75 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Mercedes-Benz C320, led by the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Kleemann C32K Sedan at 6.00 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 6.90sec 2002 Sport Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 7.20sec Across 4 production runs
Fastest Modified 6.00sec 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.50sec @ 90.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.60sec 2002 Sport Sedan
Across 4 verified production runs, the Mercedes-Benz C320 ranges from 6.90 to 7.60 seconds 0–60, with a 7.20-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Mercedes-Benz C320 Performance Overview
Positioned as the six-cylinder performance midpoint of the early W203 C-Class, the Mercedes-Benz C320 is covered here across 5 independently verified tests spanning 2001 to 2002. In this dataset, the model runs through a brief gasoline-only window built around the naturally aspirated M112 V6 at 215 hp, with tested performance centered in the high-6- to mid-7-second range. The first benchmark came with the 2001 Sport Sedan at 7.1 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the initial pace for the nameplate in this sample.
By 2002, the tested range widened. The slowest recorded 0-60 time was the 2002 Sport Sedan at 7.6 seconds, while the quickest result came from the 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan, which cut the sprint to 6.0 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds at 97 mph. Across all five tests, the average came out to 6.96 seconds to 60 mph and 15.3 seconds at 92 mph in the quarter-mile. That leaves the C320, as represented by this short 2001-2002 record, defined by W203-era gasoline V6 performance with some variation between standard Sport Sedan testing and the faster supercharged Kleemann conversion.
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Mercedes-Benz C320 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W203 | 2001–2007 | 7.20s | 6.90s — 2002 Sport Sedan | 4 | The W203 generation (2001–2007) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2002 Sport Sedan at 6.90 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.2L Supercharger V6, 3.2L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
W203 2001–2007
Avg 0–60 7.20s
Fastest 6.90s
Tests 4
2002 Sport Sedan
The W203 generation (2001–2007) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2002 Sport Sedan at 6.90 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.2L Supercharger V6, 3.2L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Mercedes-Benz C320 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 production tests + 1 modified · 2 years ▾
2002 Mercedes-Benz C320
2 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 7.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.55 sec
Production Tests 2+1 mod
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Sedan
6.90sec 0–60
15.20s ¼ mi @ 91.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 215 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,480 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 21.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4 production runs
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Sedan
7.60sec 0–60
15.90s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 215 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,480 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4 production runs
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Kleemann C32K Sedan
6.00sec 0–60
14.50s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- Kleemann
- Overall Rank
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C320 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz C320 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C320 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz C320 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 ranges from 6.0 to 7.6 seconds from 0-60 mph across recorded tests. The quickest result is the heavily modified 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan at 6.0 seconds, while the fastest stock 2002 C320 Sport Sedan reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds.
The quickest C320 on record is the 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan, which ran 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds and the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds at 97 mph. That car was heavily modified, so it represents the fastest overall C320 result rather than the fastest factory-stock example.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C320 on record is the 2002 Sport Sedan at 6.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same run covered the quarter mile in 15.2 seconds at 91.7 mph. Across all five C320 tests, every production-car result is stock except for one heavily modified Kleemann build.
The W203-generation Mercedes-Benz C320, sold from 2001 to 2007, averages 6.96 seconds from 0-60 mph across five recorded tests. The quickest W203 result is 6.0 seconds from the 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan, while stock Sport Sedan runs reached as low as 6.9 seconds.
The fastest W203 C320 on record is the 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan at 6.0 seconds to 60 mph. It also posted the best quarter-mile result for any C320, running 14.5 seconds at 97 mph. That specific car used the M112 engine and was listed as heavily modified.
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Sedan has recorded 0-60 mph times of 6.9 and 7.6 seconds. Its quarter-mile results span 15.2 seconds at 91.7 mph to 15.9 seconds at 89 mph. Both tested cars were stock, rear-wheel-drive sedans with the 215-hp, 229-lb-ft naturally aspirated M112 V6.
The Kleemann C32K Sedan is quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, compared with the best 6.9-second result for the stock C320 Sport Sedan. The gap is 0.9 second in the best recorded runs. In the quarter mile, the Kleemann also leads, 14.5 seconds at 97 mph versus 15.2 seconds at 91.7 mph.
The Mercedes-Benz C320 averages 6.96 seconds from 0-60 mph across five recorded tests. That overall figure includes every run on record, from the 6.0-second heavily modified Kleemann C32K Sedan to the 7.6-second stock 2002 Sport Sedan. The production-only average is also 6.96 seconds.
Across all recorded C320 tests, the average quarter-mile result is 15.3 seconds at 92 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run is 14.5 seconds at 97 mph from the heavily modified 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan. Among stock cars, the best C320 Sport Sedan result is 15.2 seconds at 91.7 mph.
There are five Mercedes-Benz C320 performance tests on record. All five are production-vehicle tests, with no separate non-production entries counted. One of those five is a heavily modified 2002 Kleemann C32K Sedan, while the remaining C320 Sport Sedan runs are stock examples.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz C320 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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