Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C43 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 C43 AMG is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Sedan, which took 6.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.60 seconds at 98.50 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.80sec
1998 Sedan
Average 0–60
6.13sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60sec
@ 98.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.50sec
1998 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG ranges from 5.80 to 6.50 seconds 0–60, with a 6.13-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Performance Overview
AMG’s first V8-powered C-Class performance sedan ran from 1998 to 1999, and the C43 AMG’s measured record is concentrated entirely within the W202 era. Across 4 verified tests spanning 1998 to 1999, every result comes from the naturally aspirated M113-powered gasoline sedan, rated at 302 hp. That gives the model a very tight performance identity: compact four-door packaging, one engine specification, and a narrow spread from 6.5 to 5.8 seconds to 60 mph.
The earliest recorded benchmark also remained the quickest. A 1998 Sedan set the best 0-60 time at 5.8 seconds and the fastest quarter-mile at 14.4 seconds @ 99 mph, establishing the high point of the data set immediately. Other tested 1998 Sedan runs landed at 6.1 and 6.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the overall average settled at 6.13 seconds, with a 14.6-second quarter-mile average at 98.5 mph.
Because all recorded tests fall within a short two-model-year window, there are no later hybrid, electric, turbocharged, or multi-generation phases to track here. In the data today, the C43 AMG stands as a single-generation, gasoline-only W202 performance sedan defined by one 302-hp V8 formula and a best verified 0-60 of 5.8 seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 0–60 by generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W202 | 1998–2000 | 6.13s | 5.80s — 1998 Sedan | 4 | The W202 generation (1998–2000) averaged 6.13 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1998 Sedan at 5.80 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 4.3L V8 configurations. |
W202
1998–2000
Avg 0–60
6.13s
Fastest
5.80s
Tests
4
1998 Sedan
The W202 generation (1998–2000) averaged 6.13 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1998 Sedan at 5.80 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 4.3L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 0–60 times by model year
4 tests · 2 years
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1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Sedan
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C43 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 C43 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 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 C43 AMG performance FAQs
9 questions
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG does 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds in stock form. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 14.6 seconds at 99 mph. The 1999 car uses a 302-hp, 302-lb-ft 4.3-liter M113 V8 with rear-wheel drive.
The quickest Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG on record is a 1998 sedan at 5.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also ran the fastest quarter-mile for the model, reaching 14.4 seconds at 99 mph. Across all 4 recorded tests, the C43 AMG averages 6.13 seconds to 60 mph.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG is also the overall fastest one on record: a 1998 sedan with a 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds. All 4 recorded C43 AMG tests are production vehicles, so there is no gap between the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result.
The Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG averages 14.6 seconds in the quarter-mile at 98.5 mph across 4 recorded runs. The quickest quarter-mile pass on record is 14.4 seconds at 99 mph from a 1998 sedan. The 1999 sedan also reaches 99 mph, with a 14.6-second pass.
The W202 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, sold from 1998 to 2000, averages 6.13 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 recorded tests. The quickest W202 C43 AMG on record is a 1998 sedan at 5.8 seconds. Output stays consistent across the generation at 302 horsepower.
The fastest W202 C43 AMG on record is the 1998 sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That same car also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 14.4 seconds with a 99-mph trap speed. All recorded W202 C43 AMG tests are stock production cars.
No. The quickest 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG sedan runs 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds, while the recorded 1999 sedan does it in 6.1 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the 1998 car is also slightly quicker at 14.4 seconds versus 14.6 seconds for the 1999 model, though both trap 99 mph.
Across all 4 recorded tests, the Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG sedan averages 6.13 seconds from 0-60 mph. The quickest sedan run is 5.8 seconds, and the slowest is 6.5 seconds. Every recorded C43 AMG test is for the sedan body style, all with rear-wheel drive and 302 horsepower.
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG makes 302 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque from its naturally aspirated M113 V8. In recorded testing, it reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 99 mph. It is rear-wheel drive and weighs 3,540 pounds.
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 C43 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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