1998 Mercedes-Benz C280

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Rank: #611

Class: Spirited Cars

0-60 Time: 7.9 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Spirited Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #611, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280 races 0-60 mph in 7.9 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.

It falls behind the #610 ranked 2011 Ford Explorer XLT AWD by just hundredths of a second and pulls ahead of the #612 ranked 2014 Nissan Altima SV by just hundredths of a second.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280 vs. 2014 Nissan Altima SV, you would WIN by just hundredths of a second!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Mercedes-Benz, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1998.

Vehicle information

Year: 1998

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: C280

Engine: V-6

Horsepower: 194

Torque: 195

Transmission: 5A

Curb Weight: 3205

City MPG: 21

Highway MPG: 27

MSRP: $38,959

Performance statistics

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Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #611

Best 0-60 Time: 7.9 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 16.1 seconds

@ speed: 88.5 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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