Autoknowtive
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Mercedes-Benz built the CLK in 1998–2009. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 7 of them, from the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR to the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1998–2009
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 7 cars
How it changed
Power went from 612 hp in the 1999 CLK GTR to 507 hp in the 2008 CLK63. It got heavier along the way: 1,544 kg for the 1999 car, 1,745 kg for the 2008. The most powerful here is the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR at 612 hp (456 kW), more than 93% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, in 3.6 s.
Every CLK in the catalog
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 CDI Cabriolet Avantgarde
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 CLK GTR | 612 hp (456 kW) | 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) | 3.6 s | 199 mph (320 km/h) | 1,544 kg (3,404 lb) | 6.9 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2002 CLK55 | 347 hp (259 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 5.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) | 18 mpg |
| 2004 CLK Cabriolet | 582 hp (434 kW) | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) | 3.9 s | 199 mph (320 km/h) | 1,748 kg (3,854 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) | 20 mpg |
| 2004 CLK DTM | 582 hp (434 kW) | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) | 3.9 s | 199 mph (320 km/h) | 1,748 kg (3,854 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) | 20 mpg |
| 2005 CLK320 CDI Cabriolet Avantgarde | 367 hp (274 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,715 kg (3,781 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) | 21 mpg |
| 2005 CLK350 | 367 hp (274 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,715 kg (3,781 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) | 21 mpg |
| 2008 CLK63 | 507 hp (378 kW) | 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) | 4.3 s | 186 mph (299 km/h) | 1,745 kg (3,847 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT) | 20 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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