2023 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: rank 11 of 18 convertibles (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 12 of 18 convertibles (2023).
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 | 4,123 lb | 244 | 8.2 | 3.7 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 | 4,319 lb | 233 | 8.6 | 3.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 385 hp | 384 lb-ft | 3,913 lb | 197 | 10.2 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 402 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,893 lb | 207 | 9.7 | 4.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 385 hp | 384 lb-ft | 4,204 lb | 183 | 10.9 | 4.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| C 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,583 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 5.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $49,550 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,737 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $51,550 |
| C 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,825 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 6.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $44,850 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,957 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $46,850 |
| C 300 Cabriolet RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,904 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $57,250 |
| C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,008 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,250 |
| C 300 RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,112 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $44,850 |
| C 300 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,106 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $46,850 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,106 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,900 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan | 2.0L | 402 hp | N/A | 4,106 lb | 196 | 10.2 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,900 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 4,106 lb | 188 | 10.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $62,600 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 4,106 lb | 188 | 10.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $69,250 |
| AMG C 63 S Coupe | 4.0L | 503 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | N/A | $81,850 |
| AMG C 63 S RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,112 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $81,850 |
| AMG C 63 S Cabriolet | 4.0L | 503 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | N/A | $90,000 |
| AMG C 63 S Final Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,112 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $131,913 |
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
5 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 | $44,850 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 402 hp | AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan | $59,900 | +$15,050 | $1,745 | +$421 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 385 hp | AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe | $62,600 | +$2,700 | $1,829 | +$504 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 4 | 503 hp | AMG C 63 S Coupe | $81,850 | +$19,250 | $2,021 | +$697 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 1 | 402 hp | Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,745 | +$421 |
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 | $44,850 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the C 300 RWD: 255 hp, 29 mpg, $44,850. 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.
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 2023 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 | 201 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,123 lb | 3,638 lb |
| hp per ton | 244 | 111 |
| lb per hp | 8.2 | 18.1 |
| MSRP | N/A | $46,575 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree