Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track 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 C55 AMG is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan, which took 5.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 106.6 mph, according to Road & Track.
Across the 3 verified production tests of the Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.87 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.33 seconds at 107.30 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, led by the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Kleemann 55S8 Sedan at 3.80 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.70sec 2005 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 4.87sec Across 3 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.80sec 2005 Kleemann 55S8 Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 13.33sec @ 107.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.00sec 2005 Sedan
Across 3 verified production runs, the Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG ranges from 4.70 to 5.00 seconds 0–60, with a 4.87-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Performance Overview
AMG’s short-run W203-era C55 AMG occupies a narrow but well-documented place in the model’s performance record, with 4 verified tests spanning 2005 to 2005. In production form, the sedan paired the naturally aspirated M113 V8 with gasoline rear-drive hardware, covering 0-60 in 5.0 seconds in one 2005 Sedan test and 4.7 seconds in another, with quarter-mile results averaging 13.05 seconds at 109.7 mph across the full sample.
That same single model year also shows the platform’s upper ceiling through tuned examples. A 2005 Kleemann 55S8 Sedan, drawing from the W203’s broader M113/M113K engine family and a 362-540 hp range seen in tested cars, cut the benchmark to 3.8 seconds to 60 mph and ran the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at 117 mph. Those figures stand as both the quickest 0-60 and fastest quarter-mile in the available record.
Today, the C55 AMG’s visible performance profile remains compact and fixed because its dataset is limited to one production year and one generation. Within that span, the W203 C55 AMG ranges from 5.0-second stock runs to the 3.8-second Kleemann result, all within a gasoline-only performance window.
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Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W203 | 2001–2007 | 4.87s | 4.70s — 2005 Sedan | 3 | The W203 generation (2001–2007) averaged 4.87 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 540 hp across 5.4L Supercharger V8, 5.4L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
W203 2001–2007
Avg 0–60 4.87s
Fastest 4.70s
Tests 3
2005 Sedan
The W203 generation (2001–2007) averaged 4.87 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 540 hp across 5.4L Supercharger V8, 5.4L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 production tests + 1 modified · 1 year ▾
2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG
3 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 4.87 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.33 sec
Production Tests 3+1 mod
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan
4.70sec 0–60
13.30s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 376 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,615 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3 production runs
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan
4.90sec 0–60
13.20s ¼ mi @ 107.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.3 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 376 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,615 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3 production runs
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan
5.00sec 0–60
13.50s ¼ mi @ 106.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.6 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 376 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,615 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H / 18.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3 production runs
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Kleemann 55S8 Sedan
3.80sec 0–60
12.20s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 540 hp
- Torque
- 590 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,850 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.1 lbs/hp
- 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 C55 AMG 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 C55 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG runs 0-60 in 4.7 to 5.0 seconds in stock form across recorded sedan tests. The quickest stock run is 4.7 seconds, while the average across all four recorded C55 AMG tests is 4.6 seconds because that total also includes one heavily modified Kleemann 55S8.
The quickest C55 AMG on record is the 2005 Kleemann 55S8 Sedan at 3.8 seconds from 0-60. That car is heavily modified, using a supercharged M113K setup rated at 540 hp and 590 lb-ft, and it also posts the quickest quarter-mile result at 12.2 seconds at 117 mph.
The fastest stock C55 AMG on record is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. That naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive sedan is rated at 362 hp and 376 lb-ft, with a recorded quarter-mile time of 13.3 seconds at 108 mph.
The W203-generation Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG averages 4.6 seconds from 0-60 across four recorded tests. The quickest W203 result is 3.8 seconds from the heavily modified 2005 Kleemann 55S8 Sedan, while stock 2005 sedan tests range from 4.7 to 5.0 seconds. Recorded W203 output spans 362 to 540 hp.
The fastest W203 C55 AMG is the 2005 Kleemann 55S8 Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds. It is not a stock car, though. For a production-spec W203 C55 AMG, the quickest result is the 2005 stock sedan at 4.7 seconds.
In stock form, the W203 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG runs from 0-60 in 4.7 to 5.0 seconds across recorded 2005 sedan tests. Those cars use a naturally aspirated 362-hp M113 V8 with 376 lb-ft, rear-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,615 pounds.
The stock Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan posts 0-60 times between 4.7 and 5.0 seconds across three recorded runs. Its average is 4.87 seconds, with quarter-mile results from 13.2 to 13.5 seconds and trap speeds ranging from 106.6 to 108 mph.
The 2005 Kleemann 55S8 version of the C55 AMG reaches 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It uses a supercharged M113K engine rated at 540 hp and 590 lb-ft, sends power to the rear wheels, weighs 3,850 pounds, and completes the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at 117 mph.
The biggest C55 AMG performance gap on record is between the stock Sedan and the heavily modified Kleemann 55S8. The stock sedan's best 0-60 time is 4.7 seconds, while the Kleemann runs 3.8 seconds. That makes the modified car 0.9 second quicker to 60 mph.
Across all recorded C55 AMG tests, the average quarter-mile result is 13.05 seconds at 109.7 mph. Stock 2005 sedans run between 13.2 and 13.5 seconds, trapping from 106.6 to 108 mph. The quickest overall pass belongs to the heavily modified 2005 Kleemann 55S8 at 12.2 seconds and 117 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 C55 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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