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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.3s

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C-Class: 3.3 s1.9 s9.2 sQuicker on the left
69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid671 hp752 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A3.3 sTested9-speed automaticAWDN/A
Mercedes-AMG C-Class C 43 AMG 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid416 hp369 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.6 sTested9-speed automaticAWDN/A
C 300 RWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid255 hp295 lb-ft3,792 lb13414.96.0 sTested9-speed automaticRWD$49,650
C 300 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid255 hp295 lb-ft3,957 lb12915.56.0 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$51,650
AMG C 43 4MATIC2.0L hybrid416 hpN/A3,957 lb2109.5N/A9-speed automaticAWD$64,150
AMG C 63 S E Performance2.0L hybrid671 hpN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A9-speed automaticN/A$88,000

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid2255 hpC 300 RWD$49,650Base$1,324Base
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid2416 hpAMG C 43 4MATIC$64,150+$14,500$1,745+$421
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid2671 hpAMG C 63 S E Performance$88,000+$23,850N/AN/A

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
9-speed automatic6C 300 RWD$49,6503.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the C 300 RWD: 255 hp, 29 mpg, $49,650. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Lexus ES HybridES 500e Premium AWD338 hp44 mpg$50,500N/A
Toyota CrownPlatinum AWD340 hp30 mpg$54,9905.7 s

C-Class by year

2.8 s3.0 s3.2 s3.4 s3.6 s3.8 s4.0 s4.2 s4.4 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
02004006008002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

Same 0-60 time: 3.3 s.

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class3.3 s2026 Dodge Charger3.3 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2026 Dodge Charger
Measure2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class2026 Dodge Charger
TrimMercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ AWDDaytona Scat Pack AWD
0-603.3 s3.3 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower671 hp630 hp
Curb weightN/A5,778 lb
hp per tonN/A218
lb per hpN/A9.2
MSRPN/AN/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked