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Updated on January 13, 2025

2023 Mercedes-Benz C300

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan has a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4/mild-hybrid setup with a power and torque output of 255 hp and 295 lb-ft. The car can go from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, which is 0.7 seconds faster than KBB’s official claim.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 0-60 mph time

2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC variant of the sedan takes the same 5.3-second window to complete the 0-60 mph sprint. Meanwhile, Motortrend disclosed their field results to be 5.5 seconds despite the same 255-hp turbo 4-cylinder/mild-hybrid engine.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC 0-60 mph time

2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC

Featuring a 255-hp turbo I-4/mild-hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC sedan goes from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds, the same as the number given by Motortrend. However, Car and Driver’s track test happened to be 0.2 seconds quicker.

2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC 0-60 mph time

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2023 Mercedes-Benz C300

6.0 seconds (KBB)

5.3 seconds

2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC

5.5 seconds (MT)

5.3 seconds

2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC

5.5 seconds (MT)

5.3 seconds (C&D)

5.5 seconds

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 9A6.84 sec-
    		2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 9A6.36 sec144 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 9A6.36 sec-
    		2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 9A6.36 sec155 mph
    		2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 9A6.5 sec155 mph
    		3.0L 6cyl V6 6M6.52 sec133 mph

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare

    AMG C 43

    Ranked #1

    		3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A4.54 sec-

    C 300

    Ranked #2

    		2.0L 4cyl AWD 9A6.75 sec155 mph

    C 300

    Ranked #3

    		2.0L 4cyl RWD 9A6.92 sec155 mph

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      		SourceCompare
      		6.84 sec--
      		5.5 sec13.9 sec152 mph
      		5.6 sec14.1 sec130 mph
      		5.9 sec--
      2023 Audi A4

      Ranked #4

      		6.3 sec15.4 sec130 mph
      		6.4 sec--

      Other Mercedes-Benz Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        		SourceCompare
        		4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A3.3 sec-
        		3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 9A3.9 sec-
        		4.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 9A3.91 sec-
        		3.0L 6cyl 9A4.1 sec- -
        		2.0L 4cyl 8A4.1 sec-
        		4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A4.24 sec-

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.