Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 8 recorded runs

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 5.3 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 6.2 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 5.3sec 2012 4MATIC Coupe
Average 0–60 5.65sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.25sec @ 98.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.2sec 2017 e Plug-in
2017 Mercedes-Benz C350

Across 8 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C350 ranges from 5.3 to 6.2 seconds 0–60, with a 5.65-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz C350 0–60 times by model year

8 tests · 5 years

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
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
27.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#8 of 8
2017 Mercedes-Benz C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

2013

Mercedes-Benz C350 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.6 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
100.6 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 16.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 8
2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan

2012

Mercedes-Benz C350 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.05 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4MATIC Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 8
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4MATIC Coupe
#04
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 8
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe

2008

Mercedes-Benz C350 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.50 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#06
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 96.5 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
96.5 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 8
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
#07
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 8
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan

2006

Mercedes-Benz C350 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 99.1 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
99.1 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 8
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
#05
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 8
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan

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 faster
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Mercedes-Benz C350 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz C350 on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4MATIC Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.00 seconds at 101.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz C350 is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C350 e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan, which takes 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz C350 reaches 60 mph in 5.65 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.25 seconds at roughly 98.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 model years. 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 and Motor Week. 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

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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