Mercedes-Benz E420 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz E420 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 E420 is the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 Brabus 6.5 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 106.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz E420 is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 Sedan, which took 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz E420 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.58 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.90 seconds at 96.90 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.1sec
1997 Brabus 6.5 Sedan
Average 0–60
6.58sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.90sec
@ 96.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.3sec
1995 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz E420 ranges from 5.1 to 7.3 seconds 0–60, with a 6.58-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz E420 0–60 times by model year
4 tests · 2 years
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1997
Mercedes-Benz E420 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.95
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.30
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 Brabus 6.5 Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.5L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 Sport Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 95.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.6 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 17.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
How we verify Mercedes-Benz E420 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 E420 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz E420 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 E420 performance FAQs
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The quickest Mercedes-Benz E420 on record is the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 Brabus 6.5 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at 106.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz E420 is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 Sedan, which takes 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz E420 reaches 60 mph in 6.58 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at roughly 96.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 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 Road & Track. 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
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 E420 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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