Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz C250 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz C250 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz C250 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 94.4 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C250 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Coupe, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C250 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.34 seconds at 91.22 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.4sec 2012 Sport Sedan
Average 0–60 7.04sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.34sec @ 91.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.9sec 2012 Sport Coupe
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C250 ranges from 6.4 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 7.04-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz C250 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 1 year

2012

Mercedes-Benz C250 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.04 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.34 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.4 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.4 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
21 C / 31 H / 22.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
#02
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
21 C / 31 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
#03
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
91.2 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
21 C / 31 H / 17.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
#04
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 89.5 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
89.5 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
21 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
#05
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Coupe
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
21 C / 31 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Coupe

How we verify Mercedes-Benz C250 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-Benz C250 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz C250 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz C250 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz C250 on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.80 seconds at 94.4 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz C250 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Coupe, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz C250 reaches 60 mph in 7.04 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.34 seconds at roughly 91.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 C250 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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