Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 1 recorded run

Mercedes-Benz F-Cell 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz F-Cell 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz F-Cell is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz F-Cell is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback, which took 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz F-Cell tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.60 seconds at 79.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.8sec 2012 Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback
Average 0–60 9.80sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.60sec @ 79.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.8sec 2012 Fuel Cell
2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell

Across 1 verified run, the Mercedes-Benz F-Cell ranges from 9.8 to 9.8 seconds 0–60, with a 9.80-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell 0–60 times by model year

1 test · 1 year

2012

Mercedes-Benz F-Cell · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
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2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
Hydrogen Electric 1.4-kWh
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
52 C / 53 H / 54 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Hydrogen fuel cell
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback

How we verify Mercedes-Benz F-Cell 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 F-Cell trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz F-Cell on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.60 seconds at 79.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz F-Cell is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Fuel Cell 5-door Hatchback, which takes 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Mercedes-Benz F-Cell reaches 60 mph in 9.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.60 seconds at roughly 79.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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. 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

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 F-Cell can do, not a single marketing claim.

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