Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C36 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 Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG is the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 97.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Sedan, which took 6.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 97.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.08 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.55 seconds at 97.60 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.90sec
1997 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
6.08sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.55sec
@ 97.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.40sec
1995 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG ranges from 5.90 to 6.40 seconds 0–60, with a 6.08-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Performance Overview
AMG’s first series-production C-Class performance sedan ran from 1995 to 1997, and across 4 verified tests spanning those years, the Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG shows a tightly grouped performance profile. The sole W202-era C36 used the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter M104/M104.941 inline-six, rated at 276 hp, and all recorded examples are gasoline sedans. Early testing set the baseline at 6.0 seconds to 60 mph for the 1995 Sedan, with another 1995 Sedan reaching 6.4 seconds, establishing the model’s lower and upper bounds.
By 1997, the same W202 formula had been refined to the nameplate’s best published numbers. The 1997 Sedan’s 5.9-second 0-60 time stands as both the all-time and current-generation best, while its 14.4-second quarter-mile at 97.7 mph is also the quickest elapsed time in the dataset. Another 1997 Sedan ran 6.0 seconds to 60 mph, reinforcing the car’s consistency around the six-second mark. With an overall 0-60 spread of 5.9 to 6.4 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 14.55 seconds at 97.6 mph, the C36 AMG remains defined today by one short, single-generation production run and a narrow, repeatable performance window.
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Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W202 | 1995–1997 | 6.08s | 5.90s — 1997 Sedan | 4 | The W202 generation (1995–1997) averaged 6.08 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1997 Sedan at 5.90 seconds. Output was 276 hp across 3.6L I-6 configurations. |
W202
1995–1997
Avg 0–60
6.08s
Fastest
5.90s
Tests
4
1997 Sedan
The W202 generation (1995–1997) averaged 6.08 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1997 Sedan at 5.90 seconds. Output was 276 hp across 3.6L I-6 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 2 years
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40
sec
Recorded Tests
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Sedan
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 97.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 276 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,560 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- AMG
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C36 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 C36 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C36 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds in stock form. Its best recorded quarter-mile run is 14.4 seconds at 97.7 mph. That makes the 1997 sedan the quickest C36 AMG on record and the quickest stock example as well.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG on record is the 1997 sedan, which posted a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 14.4 seconds with a 97.7 mph trap speed. All recorded C36 AMG tests are production cars.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG is the 1997 sedan at 5.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all 4 recorded tests are production cars, the fastest overall C36 AMG and the fastest stock C36 AMG are the same car. Its best quarter-mile is 14.4 seconds at 97.7 mph.
The W202 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG averages 6.08 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 verified runs. The quickest W202 test is the 1997 sedan at 5.9 seconds. Every recorded W202 C36 AMG uses a naturally aspirated 276-hp gasoline setup, with no modified examples in the results.
The fastest W202 C36 AMG is the 1997 sedan, with a best 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds. Across the W202 C36 AMG run from 1995 to 1997, that remains the benchmark result. The same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile on record at 14.4 seconds and 97.7 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG test is a 1995 sedan at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. That places it behind the quickest 1997 result of 5.9 seconds. Across all 4 C36 AMG tests, the overall average stands at 6.08 seconds to 60 mph.
Across 4 recorded Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.08 seconds. The quickest example runs 5.9 seconds, while the slowest reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 14.55 seconds at 97.6 mph, showing a fairly tight spread across the model’s production run.
Yes. All 4 recorded Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG performance tests are for the sedan body style. The popular trim pattern is simply Sedan, with an average 0-60 time of 6.08 seconds and a best run of 5.9 seconds. No coupe, wagon, or modified C36 AMG results are on record here.
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG uses the M104.941 engine. It is a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain rated at 276 hp and 284 lb-ft, driving the rear wheels. In this configuration, the 1997 sedan posts a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds and a 14.4-second quarter-mile at 97.7 mph.
The Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG averages 14.55 seconds in the quarter-mile at 97.6 mph across all recorded tests. The fastest quarter-mile run belongs to the 1997 sedan, which covers it in 14.4 seconds at 97.7 mph. That same car is also the quickest C36 AMG to 60 mph at 5.9 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 C36 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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