Mercedes-AMG C43 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-AMG C43 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG C43 is the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG C43 is the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night), which took 4.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 107.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-AMG C43 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.17 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.77 seconds at 109.22 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.90sec
2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) · stock
Average 0–60
4.17sec
Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.77sec
@ 109.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.50sec
2023 Pinnacle 4MATIC
Across 6 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG C43 ranges from 3.90 to 4.50 seconds 0–60, with a 4.17-second average.
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Performance Overview
Mercedes-AMG’s C43 occupied the middle of the C-Class AMG range from 2017 to 2023, and across 6 independently verified tests it shows a consistent sub-5-second performance profile with a clear shift in character between generations. The W205 era (2017–2021) used the twin-turbo M276 V6, with output rising from 362 to 385 hp and all recorded examples running on gasoline power alone. Early benchmarks were immediately established by the 2017 4MATIC Coupe at 4.1 seconds to 60 mph, a figure later matched by the 2019 4MATIC Sedan, while the broader W205 average settled at 4.15 seconds.
For 2023, the W206 C43 moved to the M139/M139l 2.0-liter hybrid-assisted turbo four at 402 hp, marking the model’s shift from six-cylinder gasoline performance to an electrified layout. That change also produced the quickest results in the dataset: the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds at 111 mph, while the 2023 Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) posted 4.5 seconds to 60 mph. As tested here, the C43 now stands as a compact AMG with both gasoline and hybrid chapters, and a current-generation best that is also the model’s all-time quickest recorded run.
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Mercedes-AMG C43 0–60 Times by Generation: W205 to W206
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W206 | 2023–present | 4.20s | 3.90s — 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) | 2 | The W206 generation (2023–present) averaged 4.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) at 3.90 seconds. Output was 402 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec configurations. |
| W205 | 2017–2021 | 4.15s | 4.10s — 2019 4MATIC Sedan | 4 | The W205 generation (2017–2021) averaged 4.15 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2019 4MATIC Sedan at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 385 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
W206
2023–present
Avg 0–60
4.20s
Fastest
3.90s
Tests
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2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night)
The W206 generation (2023–present) averaged 4.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) at 3.90 seconds. Output was 402 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec configurations.
W205
2017–2021
Avg 0–60
4.15s
Fastest
4.10s
Tests
4
2019 4MATIC Sedan
The W205 generation (2017–2021) averaged 4.15 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2019 4MATIC Sedan at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 385 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG C43 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 tests · 3 years
▾
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.75
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night)
3.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 402 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,891 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 6
#06
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night)
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 107.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 402 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 6
How we verify Mercedes-AMG C43 performance data
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-AMG C43 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-AMG C43 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-AMG C43 performance FAQs
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The 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 runs 0-60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds. That quickest run comes from the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night). Another 2023 test, the Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night), recorded 4.5 seconds, so current-year results span 3.9 to 4.5 seconds across verified runs.
The quickest Mercedes-AMG C43 on record is the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night), which reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. It also posts the model’s fastest quarter-mile result at 12.5 seconds at 111 mph, making it the strongest overall performer among the six tested C43 runs.
The fastest stock Mercedes-AMG C43 on record is also the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) at 3.9 seconds to 60 mph. Across all six production tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.17 seconds, so that run sits comfortably ahead of the overall C43 production average.
The W206 Mercedes-AMG C43, covering 2023 and newer cars, has recorded 0-60 times from 3.9 to 4.5 seconds. Its average is 4.2 seconds across two tests. The quickest W206 is the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) at 3.9 seconds, and W206 models are rated at 402 horsepower.
The W205 Mercedes-AMG C43, sold from 2017 to 2021, averages 4.15 seconds from 0-60 mph across four tests. The quickest W205 run is 4.1 seconds by the 2019 4MATIC Sedan. W205 cars in these tests range from 362 to 385 horsepower and use twin-turbocharged gasoline powertrains.
The newer W206 is quicker at the top end of the recorded results, with a best 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds versus the W205 generation’s 4.1-second best. Average times are close, though: 4.2 seconds for W206 and 4.15 seconds for W205 across their respective verified runs.
In 2023 testing, the standard 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) is the quicker car, reaching 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The 2023 Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) recorded 4.5 seconds. Both are AWD hybrid sedans with 402 horsepower and 369 lb-ft, but the recorded acceleration gap is 0.6 second.
Across all six Mercedes-AMG C43 tests, the average quarter-mile result is 12.77 seconds at 109.2 mph. The quickest pass on record is 12.5 seconds at 111 mph from the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night). The slower 2023 Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) ran 13.0 seconds at 107.3 mph.
The Mercedes-AMG C43 averages 4.17 seconds from 0-60 mph across six tests. Since all six are production-car runs, the all-tests and production averages are the same. That overall figure combines W205 and W206 results, covering both the earlier gasoline cars and the newer hybrid-powered generation.
The spread between the quickest and slowest tested Mercedes-AMG C43 runs is 0.6 second to 60 mph. The fastest is the 2023 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) at 3.9 seconds, while the slowest is the 2023 Pinnacle 4MATIC Sedan (AMG Night) at 4.5 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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-AMG C43 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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