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 6.40 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 7.90 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
6.40sec
2012 Sport Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.04sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.34sec
@ 91.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.90sec
2012 Sport Coupe
Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C250 ranges from 6.40 to 7.90 seconds 0–60, with a 7.04-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C250 Performance Overview
Across 5 independently verified tests spanning 2012 to 2012, the Mercedes-Benz C250 occupies a narrow but clearly defined performance window within the W204 C-Class. All recorded examples come from the 2012 model year and use the turbocharged M271 gasoline four-cylinder, rated at 201 hp. In this dataset, the C250’s identity is shaped by the split between Sport Coupe and Sport Sedan body styles, with 0-60 times ranging from 7.9 seconds in the 2012 Sport Coupe to 6.4 seconds in the 2012 Sport Sedan.
That 2012 Sport Sedan established the model’s quickest result in the available testing and also delivered the best quarter-mile figure, completing the run in 14.8 seconds at 94.4 mph. Other tested C250 variants clustered around the low- to mid-7-second range to 60 mph, producing an overall average of 7.04 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 15.34 seconds at 91.2 mph. Within the W204 generation’s broader 2008-2014 run, the C250 therefore sits as a gasoline-only, turbocharged entry centered on consistent mid-15- to high-14-second quarter-mile capability. In the available record today, the 2012 Sport Sedan’s 6.4-second 0-60 time remains the benchmark for the model.
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Mercedes-Benz C250 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W204 | 2008–2014 | 7.04s | 6.40s — 2012 Sport Sedan | 5 | The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 7.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2012 Sport Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output was 201 hp across 1.8L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
W204
2008–2014
Avg 0–60
7.04s
Fastest
6.40s
Tests
5
2012 Sport Sedan
The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 7.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2012 Sport Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output was 201 hp across 1.8L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz C250 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 1 year
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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
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 94.4 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 31 H / 22.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
#02
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
6.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 31 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 5
#03
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 31 H / 17.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 5
#04
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 89.5 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 5
#05
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Coupe
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 31 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 5
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Mercedes-Benz C250 performance FAQs
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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 runs from 0-60 mph in 6.4 to 7.9 seconds across five recorded tests. The quickest result is the 2012 Sport Sedan at 6.4 seconds, while the Sport Coupe is slower at 7.9 seconds. Across all five tests, the C250 averages 7.04 seconds to 60 mph.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz C250 on record is the 2012 Sport Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. That same car also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.8 seconds with a 94.4 mph trap speed. All five recorded C250 tests are stock production cars.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C250 is the 2012 Sport Sedan at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. Because every recorded C250 test is a stock production vehicle, that 6.4-second run is also the fastest overall result. The same test produced the model's quickest quarter-mile time of 14.8 seconds at 94.4 mph.
The W204 Mercedes-Benz C250, covering the 2008-2014 generation, averages 7.04 seconds from 0-60 mph across five tests. The quickest W204 C250 is the 2012 Sport Sedan at 6.4 seconds. Every recorded W204 C250 test uses a turbocharged 201-hp gasoline engine, with no variation in horsepower across the recorded runs.
The fastest W204 Mercedes-Benz C250 is the 2012 Sport Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.4 seconds. That makes it the quickest example from the 2008-2014 W204 C250 range. Across the W204 generation's five recorded tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.04 seconds.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Sedan recorded 0-60 mph times of 6.4, 6.8, 6.9, and 7.2 seconds across four tests. Its average is 6.83 seconds, making it the quicker of the two tested body styles. Quarter-mile results range from 14.8 to 15.4 seconds, with trap speeds from 89.5 to 94.4 mph.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Coupe reached 60 mph in 7.9 seconds in its recorded test. It completed the quarter-mile in 16.1 seconds at 89 mph. Compared with the tested Sport Sedan results, the coupe is the slower C250 variant on record for both 0-60 mph and quarter-mile performance.
The Sport Sedan is clearly quicker. Across four tests, the 2012 C250 Sport Sedan averages 6.83 seconds to 60 mph and runs as quick as 6.4 seconds. The 2012 Sport Coupe recorded 7.9 seconds. That means the best sedan run is 1.5 seconds quicker to 60 mph than the coupe's recorded result.
Every recorded 2012 C250 test uses the turbocharged 2.0-liter M271 gasoline engine rated at 201 hp and 229 lb-ft, paired with rear-wheel drive. In these tests, that setup delivers 0-60 mph times from 6.4 to 7.9 seconds. The quicker Sport Sedan results come from the same engine output as the slower coupe.
The Mercedes-Benz C250 averages 15.34 seconds in the quarter-mile at 91.2 mph across five tests. The fastest quarter-mile result is 14.8 seconds at 94.4 mph from the 2012 Sport Sedan. On the slower end, the 2012 Sport Coupe ran 16.1 seconds at 89 mph.
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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