Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 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 C63 AMG is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 117.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Sedan, which took 5.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.20 seconds at 115.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.97 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.35 seconds at 116.55 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.70sec
2012 Black Series Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
3.97sec
Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.35sec
@ 116.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.00sec
2008 Sedan
Across 10 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG ranges from 3.70 to 5.00 seconds 0–60, with a 3.97-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance Overview
Defined by its W204-era, naturally aspirated V8 formula, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG was produced from 2008 to 2014. Across 10 verified tests spanning 2008 to 2014, every result comes from production gasoline models powered by the M156 V8, with output ranging from 451 to 510 hp. Early in the run, the 2008 Sedan established the baseline at 3.9 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded example, also a 2008 Sedan, reached 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, showing the spread created by trim, test conditions, and transmission behavior.
As the W204 line developed, performance tightened around the low-four-second range. The P31 Development Package Sedan cut the sprint to 3.8 seconds, and later coupes continued that pace, with the Edition 507 Coupe recording 3.8 seconds to 60 mph. The peak arrived in 2012 with the Black Series Coupe, which delivered the all-time best 3.7-second 0-60 run and the quickest quarter-mile at 12.1 seconds at 117.6 mph.
That leaves the C63 AMG, in data terms, as a single-generation performance story: one W204 generation, one naturally aspirated gasoline engine family, and a test set averaging 3.97 seconds to 60 mph and 12.35 seconds in the quarter-mile. Within that span, the Black Series remains the quickest version recorded, and the W204 stands as the model's complete production performance record.
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W204 | 2008–2014 | 3.97s | 3.70s — 2012 Black Series Coupe | 10 | The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 3.97 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2012 Black Series Coupe at 3.70 seconds. Output ranged from 451 to 510 hp across 6.2L V8 configurations. |
W204
2008–2014
Avg 0–60
3.97s
Fastest
3.70s
Tests
10
2012 Black Series Coupe
The W204 generation (2008–2014) averaged 3.97 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2012 Black Series Coupe at 3.70 seconds. Output ranged from 451 to 510 hp across 6.2L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
10 tests · 5 years
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2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.85
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
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2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe
3.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.20s
¼ mi @ 117.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.4 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 507 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 10
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2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe
3.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.30s
¼ mi @ 117.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 507 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 10
How we verify Mercedes-Benz C63 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 C63 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz C63 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 C63 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe reaches 60 mph in 3.8 to 3.9 seconds across recorded stock tests. Quarter-mile times for the 2014 car are 12.2 to 12.3 seconds, with trap speeds of 117.0 to 117.4 mph. Both recorded 2014 tests are rear-wheel-drive coupes powered by the 507-hp naturally aspirated M156 V8.
The quickest C63 AMG on record is the 2012 Black Series Coupe, which runs 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile car in the group at 12.1 seconds with a 117.6-mph trap speed. That makes the Black Series the benchmark for outright factory C63 AMG acceleration.
The fastest stock C63 AMG is also the 2012 Black Series Coupe, with a verified 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. Since all 10 recorded C63 AMG tests are production vehicles, there is no modified car faster on record. Its 12.1-second quarter-mile at 117.6 mph is the quickest stock result as well.
The W204-generation Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, sold from 2008 to 2014, averages 0-60 mph in 3.97 seconds across 10 tests. The quickest W204 is the 2012 Black Series Coupe at 3.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded W204 run is 5.0 seconds from a 2008 Sedan. Power spans 451 to 510 hp, all from naturally aspirated gasoline V8 models.
The fastest W204 C63 AMG is the 2012 Black Series Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. It also posts the best quarter-mile result for the generation at 12.1 seconds and 117.6 mph. Within the W204 range, that makes it the quickest example in both short sprint and quarter-mile testing.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series is the quickest C63 AMG on record, reaching 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. It also covers the quarter-mile in 12.1 seconds at 117.6 mph. Those numbers place it ahead of every other tested W204 C63 AMG variant, including the later Edition 507 Coupe.
The Black Series is quicker. The 2012 C63 AMG Black Series runs 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, while the 2014 Edition 507 Coupe records 3.8 and 3.9 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the Black Series leads at 12.1 seconds and 117.6 mph versus the Edition 507 Coupe’s 12.2 to 12.3 seconds at 117.0 to 117.4 mph.
Yes, the coupe variants are quicker on record. The Black Series Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, and the Edition 507 Coupe has a best of 3.8 seconds. By comparison, the Sedan group averages 4.33 seconds, with a best of 3.9 seconds. The slowest recorded C63 AMG is also a Sedan at 5.0 seconds.
The C63 AMG P31 Development Package Sedan has a best recorded 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds, with a 3.95-second average across its two tests. That puts it ahead of the overall Sedan average of 4.33 seconds, but still behind the quickest coupe-based versions such as the 2012 Black Series and 2014 Edition 507 Coupe.
Across all 10 recorded C63 AMG tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.35 seconds at 116.6 mph. The quickest result belongs to the 2012 Black Series Coupe at 12.1 seconds and 117.6 mph. For the current 2014 model year, the Edition 507 Coupe runs 12.2 to 12.3 seconds at 117.0 to 117.4 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 C63 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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