2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
2.9s
- AMG C 63 S E Performance AWD, 671 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 4% of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: top 4% of 80 sedans (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG C 63 S E Performance AWD | 2.0L hybrid | 671 hp | N/A | 4,025 lb | 333 | 6.0 | 2.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $83,900 |
| Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 671 hp | 752 lb-ft | 4,025 lb | 333 | 6.0 | 3.3 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 | 4,092 lb | 196 | 10.2 | 4.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| C 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $46,950 |
| C 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,957 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $48,950 |
| AMG C 43 4MATIC | 2.0L hybrid | 402 hp | N/A | 4,025 lb | 200 | 10.0 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $60,700 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 2 | 255 hp | C 300 RWD | $46,950 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 2 | 402 hp | AMG C 43 4MATIC | $60,700 | +$13,750 | $1,670 | +$390 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 2 | 671 hp | AMG C 63 S E Performance AWD | $83,900 | +$23,200 | N/A | N/A |
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 | 6 | C 300 RWD | $46,950 | 2.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the C 300 RWD: 255 hp, 30 mpg, $46,950. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Core Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $51,950 | 4.3 s |
C-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
| Measure | 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 2024 Audi S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AMG C 63 S E Performance AWD | Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 2.9 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 671 hp | 306 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,025 lb | 3,538 lb |
| hp per ton | 333 | 173 |
| lb per hp | 6.0 | 11.6 |
| MSRP | $83,900 | $47,400 |
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