Mercedes-Benz C300 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C300 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 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 C300 is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C300 is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport Sedan, which took 7.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C300 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.11 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.61 seconds at 95.57 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.30sec
2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan
Average 0–60
6.11sec
Across 20 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.61sec
@ 95.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.80sec
2008 Sport Sedan
Across 20 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C300 ranges from 5.30 to 7.80 seconds 0–60, with a 6.11-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C300 Performance Overview
Across 20 independently verified tests spanning 2008 to 2022, the Mercedes-Benz C300 traces a steady move from conventional compact-luxury sport sedan pace to quicker, electrified four-cylinder performance. The W204 generation (2008-2014) used naturally aspirated M272 and M276 V6 engines rated from 228 to 248 hp, with early results ranging from 7.8 seconds to 60 mph for the 2008 Sport Sedan to 6.2 seconds for the 2013 Sport 4MATIC Sedan.
With the W205 generation (2015-2021), the C300 shifted to turbocharged four-cylinder power through the M274 and later M264, rated from 241 to 255 hp. That change brought a broader run of low-six-second tests, including 6.1 seconds for the 2015 Sport 4MATIC Sedan, 6.0 seconds for the 2017 Sport 4MATIC Coupe, and 5.5 seconds for the 2019 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan. Quarter-mile performance also tightened through this era toward the model’s overall 14.61-second average at 95.6 mph.
Today’s W206, introduced for 2022, adds hybrid assistance to a 255-hp M254 four-cylinder and represents the quickest C300 yet. The best current result is the 5.3-second 0-60 run and 14.0-second quarter-mile at 98 mph from the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan, placing the latest gasoline-electric C300 at the top of this test history.
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Mercedes-Benz C300 0–60 by generation
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W206 | 2022–present | 5.63s | 5.30s — 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan | 4 | The W206 generation (2022–present) averaged 5.63 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan at 5.30 seconds. Output was 255 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec configurations. |
| W205 | 2015–2021 | 6.08s | 5.50s — 2019 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan | 13 | The W205 generation (2015–2021) averaged 6.08 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2019 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 255 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| W204 | 2008–2014 | 6.83s | 6.20s — 2013 Sport 4MATIC Sedan | 3 | The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 6.83 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2013 Sport 4MATIC Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output ranged from 228 to 248 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
W206
2022–present
Avg 0–60
5.63s
Fastest
5.30s
Tests
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2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan
The W206 generation (2022–present) averaged 5.63 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan at 5.30 seconds. Output was 255 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec configurations.
W205
2015–2021
Avg 0–60
6.08s
Fastest
5.50s
Tests
13
2019 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan
The W205 generation (2015–2021) averaged 6.08 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2019 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 255 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
W204
2008–2014
Avg 0–60
6.83s
Fastest
6.20s
Tests
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2013 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 6.83 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2013 Sport 4MATIC Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output ranged from 228 to 248 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz C300 0–60 times by model year
20 tests · 8 years
▾
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.63
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.25
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 33 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 20
#02
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 96.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 20
#03
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 33 H / 26.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 20
#11
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line Sedan
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 96.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 35 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 20
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C300 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 C300 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C300 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 C300 performance FAQs
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The quickest 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 we have on record is the Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan at 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. Other verified 2022 runs for the same AWD trim came in at 5.5 seconds, while the rear-wheel-drive Pinnacle AMG Night Line Sedan recorded 6.2 seconds.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz C300 on record is the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result among C300 tests at 14.0 seconds with a 98 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C300 is also the overall fastest one tested: the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan. Its best verified 0-60 mph run is 5.3 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 14.0 seconds at 98 mph. All 20 C300 tests on record are production vehicles.
The W206-generation Mercedes-Benz C300, covering 2022 and newer models, averages 5.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest W206 run is 5.3 seconds, set by the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan, making this the fastest C300 generation on record.
The W205 Mercedes-Benz C300, sold from 2015 to 2021, averages 6.08 seconds from 0-60 mph across 13 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 5.5 seconds from the 2019 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, showing a clear improvement over the earlier W204 generation.
The W204 Mercedes-Benz C300, covering 2008 to 2014, averages 6.83 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests. The fastest W204 result is 6.2 seconds from the 2013 Sport 4MATIC Sedan. The slowest C300 test on record is also from this generation: a 2008 Sport Sedan at 7.8 seconds.
In 2022 testing, the AWD C300 4MATIC is quicker. The 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan ran 0-60 mph in 5.3 to 5.5 seconds, while the rear-wheel-drive 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line Sedan recorded 6.2 seconds. That gives the AWD version a clear advantage in straight-line acceleration.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan has recorded 0-60 mph times of 5.3 seconds and 5.5 seconds across verified tests. It uses a 255-hp, 295-lb-ft M254 hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, which helps make it the quickest current-year C300 configuration tested.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Pinnacle AMG Night Line Sedan with rear-wheel drive reached 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. That test used the same 255-hp, 295-lb-ft M254 hybrid setup as the 4MATIC model, but the AWD version posted quicker 5.3- to 5.5-second runs.
Across 20 verified Mercedes-Benz C300 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.11 seconds. That includes every C300 run on record from 2008 through 2022. Over the same set of tests, the average quarter-mile result is 14.61 seconds at 95.6 mph.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz C300 quarter-mile run on record is 14.0 seconds at 98 mph, set by the 2022 Pinnacle AMG Night Line 4MATIC Sedan. Across all 20 C300 tests, the average quarter-mile performance is 14.61 seconds at 95.6 mph, which matches the model’s 6.11-second average 0-60 pace.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 C300 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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