Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 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 C32 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.77 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.24 seconds at 106.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan, which took 5.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 106.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.49 seconds at 106.32 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.77sec
2003 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.04sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.49sec
@ 106.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.20sec
2003 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG ranges from 4.77 to 5.20 seconds 0–60, with a 5.04-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Performance Overview
AMG’s supercharged compact sport sedan ran for a brief 2002 to 2003 span, captured here across 4 independently verified tests. Throughout that run, the C32 AMG kept a consistent performance identity: a gasoline-powered sedan built around the 349-hp M112K supercharged V6. Early testing established the baseline with the 2002 Sedan reaching 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, before the 2003 Sedan lowered that mark to 4.77 seconds. Across all four tests, the model’s 0-60 spread runs from 4.77 to 5.2 seconds, with a 5.04-second average.
Quarter-mile results followed the same narrow pattern, reinforcing how little the formula changed during production. The quickest recorded pass came from the 2003 Sedan at 13.24 seconds @ 106.86 mph, while the overall average stands at 13.49 seconds @ 106.3 mph. With only one generation, one engine specification, and no hybrid or electric variants in the sample, the C32 AMG’s performance story is compact and uniform. Today, it stands as a short-run early-2000s AMG sedan defined by supercharged V6 output and consistent sub-5-second best 0-60 capability.
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Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 2 years
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.02
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.48
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan
4.77sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.24s
¼ mi @ 106.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.77 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.24 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 349 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,540 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 105.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 349 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,540 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 19 H / 16.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
#04
2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 349 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,540 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 19 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG 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 C32 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG 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 C32 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG runs 0-60 in 4.77 to 5.2 seconds across verified tests. The quickest recorded run is 4.77 seconds, while the average across 4 tests is 5.04 seconds. All recorded 2003 examples here are the Sedan with 349 hp and 332 lb-ft from the supercharged M112K V6.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG on record is a 2003 Sedan at 4.77 seconds from 0-60. That same car also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 13.24 seconds at 106.86 mph. Across all 4 recorded C32 AMG tests, every entry is from the 2002-2003 generation.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG on record is also the quickest overall example: a 2003 Sedan at 4.77 seconds from 0-60. There are 4 production tests and no non-production entries, so the stock and overall leaders are the same here. Its best quarter-mile pass is 13.24 seconds at 106.86 mph.
Across 4 recorded tests, the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG averages 5.04 seconds from 0-60 and 13.49 seconds in the quarter-mile at 106.3 mph. The quickest 0-60 run is 4.77 seconds, and the slowest is 5.2 seconds. Every recorded example is a rear-wheel-drive, supercharged sedan with 349 hp and 332 lb-ft.
The 2002-2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG averages 5.04 seconds from 0-60 across 4 tests, with a best of 4.77 seconds from a 2003 Sedan. Quarter-mile performance averages 13.49 seconds at 106.3 mph, and the quickest recorded pass is 13.24 seconds at 106.86 mph. Output is consistently 349 hp from the supercharged M112K V6.
The fastest example from the 2002-2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG range is a 2003 Sedan with a 4.77-second 0-60 time. It also owns the generation’s best quarter-mile result at 13.24 seconds with a 106.86-mph trap speed. For this generation, all recorded tests fall within a narrow 5.2- to 4.77-second 0-60 spread.
The Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan averages 5.04 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, with a best run of 4.77 seconds. Quarter-mile times range up to a quickest 13.24 seconds at 106.86 mph. Every recorded test for the C32 AMG is the Sedan, powered by a 349-hp, 332-lb-ft supercharged M112K V6 driving the rear wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG uses a supercharged 3.2-liter M112K V6 rated at 349 hp and 332 lb-ft. In recorded testing, that setup delivers 0-60 times from 4.77 to 5.2 seconds, with a 5.04-second average. Quarter-mile performance averages 13.49 seconds at 106.3 mph, with a best of 13.24 seconds at 106.86 mph.
Yes, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG can break 5.0 seconds to 60 mph. The quickest recorded run is 4.77 seconds, although other tests come in at 5.1 and 5.2 seconds. That makes sub-5-second performance possible, but not universal across every published test for the 349-hp rear-wheel-drive sedan.
The Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG averages 13.49 seconds in the quarter-mile at 106.3 mph across 4 tests. The fastest recorded quarter-mile is 13.24 seconds at 106.86 mph from a 2003 Sedan. Other recorded passes include 13.6 seconds at 106 mph and 13.6 seconds at 105.4 mph, showing consistent low-13-second performance.
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 C32 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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