Mercedes-Benz C350 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C350 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 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 C350 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4MATIC Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C350 is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan, which took 6.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.60 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C350 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.25 seconds at 98.78 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.30sec
2012 4MATIC Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
5.65sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.25sec
@ 98.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.20sec
2017 e Plug-in
Across 8 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C350 ranges from 5.30 to 6.20 seconds 0–60, with a 5.65-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C350 Performance Overview
Positioned as the six-cylinder performance step within the C-Class lineup, the Mercedes-Benz C350 was offered from 2006 to 2017, with 8 independently verified tests spanning those years. The story begins in the W203 generation, where the M272 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 produced 268 hp and set the model’s early baseline: the 2006 Sport Sedan reached 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Across these first tests, the C350 established itself as a consistently mid-five-second car, using gasoline power only.
The W204 era broadened the range and delivered the nameplate’s quickest results. Early examples such as the 2008 Sport Sedan ran 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, while later cars benefited from continued naturally aspirated V6 development, including the M276 and output rising to 302 hp. That culminated in the 2012 4MATIC Coupe’s 5.3-second 0-60, still the quickest C350 result here, while the 2013 Sport Sedan recorded the model’s best quarter-mile at 14.0 seconds at 100.6 mph.
By the W205 period, the C350 badge shifted from gasoline V6 to plug-in hybrid form. The lone tested example, the 2017 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan, ran 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, making the C350 lineage a brief arc from naturally aspirated gasoline sedan and coupe formats to electrified performance by the end.
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Mercedes-Benz C350 0–60 Times by Generation: W203 to W205
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W205 | 2015–2021 | 6.20s | 6.20s — 2017 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan | 1 | The W205 generation (2015–2021) averaged 6.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2017 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output was 275 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 60kW 6.2-kWh configurations. |
| W204 | 2008–2014 | 5.62s | 5.30s — 2012 4MATIC Coupe | 5 | The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 5.62 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2012 4MATIC Coupe at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 268 to 302 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| W203 | 2001–2007 | 5.45s | 5.40s — 2006 Sport Sedan | 2 | The W203 generation (2001–2007) averaged 5.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2006 Sport Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output was 268 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
W205
2015–2021
Avg 0–60
6.20s
Fastest
6.20s
Tests
1
2017 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan
The W205 generation (2015–2021) averaged 6.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2017 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output was 275 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 60kW 6.2-kWh configurations.
W204
2008–2014
Avg 0–60
5.62s
Fastest
5.30s
Tests
5
2012 4MATIC Coupe
The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 5.62 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2012 4MATIC Coupe at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 268 to 302 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
W203
2001–2007
Avg 0–60
5.45s
Fastest
5.40s
Tests
2
2006 Sport Sedan
The W203 generation (2001–2007) averaged 5.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2006 Sport Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output was 268 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz C350 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 5 years
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C350
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#08
2017 Mercedes-Benz C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 60kW 6.2-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 443 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 8
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C350 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 C350 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C350 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 C350 performance FAQs
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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan runs from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 14.6 seconds at 97 mph. That makes it the slowest C350 test on record, but it is also the only verified 2017 C350 result.
The quickest Mercedes-Benz C350 on record is the 2012 C350 4MATIC Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It stands as the fastest overall C350 test and also the fastest stock example, since all 8 recorded C350 tests are production vehicles.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C350 is the 2012 4MATIC Coupe at 5.3 seconds to 60 mph. There are no modified C350 runs in the record set, so the fastest stock result is also the fastest C350 overall.
Across 8 verified Mercedes-Benz C350 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 14.25 seconds at 98.8 mph. Those figures cover all recorded C350 runs, and every one of them is a production vehicle.
The W204-generation Mercedes-Benz C350, sold from 2008 to 2014, averages 5.62 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest W204 C350 is the 2012 4MATIC Coupe at 5.3 seconds, making this generation the fastest C350 generation on record.
The W205 Mercedes-Benz C350, covering the 2015 to 2021 generation, has one verified test: the 2017 C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan. It reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. That gives the W205 generation a 6.2-second average and best time alike.
The W203 Mercedes-Benz C350, from the 2001 to 2007 generation, averages 5.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest run is 5.4 seconds, recorded by the 2006 Sport Sedan. That makes the W203 slightly quicker on average than the W204, though not quicker at its best.
The 4MATIC Coupe is quicker to 60 mph. The best recorded C350 4MATIC Coupe run is 5.3 seconds, while the Sport Sedan's best is 5.4 seconds. Across 5 Sport Sedan tests, that trim averages 5.64 seconds to 60 mph, so the coupe holds the edge in outright acceleration.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan reaches 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Across 5 verified Sport Sedan tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.64 seconds. The quickest quarter-mile result for the C350 overall also comes from a Sport Sedan: 14.0 seconds at 100.6 mph in a 2013 model.
The Mercedes-Benz C350 averages 14.25 seconds in the quarter-mile at 98.8 mph across 8 tests. The quickest recorded C350 quarter-mile is 14.0 seconds at 100.6 mph, set by a 2013 Sport Sedan. The 2017 C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan runs 14.6 seconds at 97 mph.
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 C350 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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