Mercedes-Benz E430 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz E430 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz E430 is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 HPS Sport Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.31 seconds at 100.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz E430 is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Sport Sedan, which took 6.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz E430 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.62 seconds at 98.43 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.8sec
2001 HPS Sport Sedan
Average 0–60
6.13sec
Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.62sec
@ 98.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.4sec
1998 Sport Sedan
Across 6 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz E430 ranges from 5.8 to 6.4 seconds 0–60, with a 6.13-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz E430 0–60 times by model year
6 tests · 2 years
▾
2001
Mercedes-Benz E430 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.05
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.54
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#01
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 HPS Sport Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.31s
¼ mi @ 100.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.75 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.31 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.7 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 6
#02
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 Sport Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 6
#03
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 Sport Sedan
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.59s
¼ mi @ 98.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.59 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.6 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 6
#05
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 Sport Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.74s
¼ mi @ 97.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.34 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.74 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.2 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 6
How we verify Mercedes-Benz E430 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 E430 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz E430 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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Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz E430 performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz E430 on record is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 HPS Sport Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.31 seconds at 100.7 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz E430 is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Sport Sedan, which takes 6.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz E430 reaches 60 mph in 6.13 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.62 seconds at roughly 98.4 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 and Motor Trend. 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
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 E430 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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