2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG RWD, 503 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 50% of 16 convertibles (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 9 of 16 convertibles (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 503 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,134 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 3.7 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 AMG RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 469 hp | 479 lb-ft | 4,109 lb | 228 | 8.8 | 3.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG Cabriolet 2D RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 503 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,277 lb | 235 | 8.5 | 3.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 AMG Cabriolet 2D RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 469 hp | 479 lb-ft | 4,255 lb | 220 | 9.1 | 4.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| AMG C 63 S Sedan RWD | 4.0L | 503 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 236 | 8.5 | 4.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $76,200 |
| AMG C 63 S Coupe RWD | 4.0L | 503 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 236 | 8.5 | 4.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $78,250 |
| AMG C 63 S Cabriolet RWD | 4.0L | 503 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 236 | 8.5 | 4.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $85,600 |
| AMG C 63 Sedan RWD | 4.0L | 469 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 220 | 9.1 | 4.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $68,600 |
| AMG C 63 Coupe RWD | 4.0L | 469 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 220 | 9.1 | 4.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $70,650 |
| AMG C 63 Cabriolet RWD | 4.0L | 469 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 220 | 9.1 | 4.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $78,000 |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 385 hp | 384 lb-ft | 3,979 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG Cabriolet 2D AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 385 hp | 384 lb-ft | 4,231 lb | 182 | 11.0 | 4.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| C 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,483 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 5.7 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $41,600 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 5.7 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $43,600 |
| C 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,605 lb | 141 | 14.1 | 5.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $47,200 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,726 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 5.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $49,200 |
| C 300 Cabriolet RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 6.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $54,700 |
| C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,012 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $56,700 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 4,122 lb | 187 | 10.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $56,500 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 4,122 lb | 187 | 10.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,000 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 4,122 lb | 187 | 10.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $65,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 255 hp | C 300 RWD | $41,600 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5 | 385 hp | AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan | $56,500 | +$14,900 | $1,829 | +$406 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 5 | 469 hp | AMG C 63 Sedan RWD | $68,600 | +$12,100 | $1,829 | +$406 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 5 | 503 hp | AMG C 63 S Sedan RWD | $76,200 | +$7,600 | $1,829 | +$406 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 21 | C 300 RWD | $41,600 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the C 300 RWD: 255 hp, 27 mpg, $41,600. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
C-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
| Measure | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 2021 Audi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG RWD | Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 5.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 503 hp | 261 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,134 lb | 3,715 lb |
| hp per ton | 243 | 141 |
| lb per hp | 8.2 | 14.2 |
| MSRP | N/A | $44,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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