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Mercedes-Benz CLK

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$3,600 - $4,500

First Take
This pricey coupe version of the C-Class sedan is styled to look like the larger E-Class. The rear seating for two is hospitable for a coupe. The base engine is a gutsy 215-hp, 3.2-liter V6. This rear-wheel-drive car handles well, rides comfortably, and accelerates quickly. Two convertible models, known as cabriolets, are available: the CLK320 and the V8-powered CLK430. Safety features include a pop-up roll bar that deploys if sensors indicate the car is about to roll over.

2000 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands

Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2000 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

$3,600 - $4,500
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EPA MPG NA
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Reliability
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$3,150 - $13,325
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,450 - $4,425
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,200 - $3,700
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,625 - $8,050
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EPA MPG NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    convertible
    coupe
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
Rear
Engines Available
  • 3.2-liter V6 (215 hp)
  • 4.3-liter V8 (275 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2003-
Current Generation
The CLK was available as both a coupe and convertible. It delivered responsive handling and decent steering feedback. While the CLK was fast and comfortable, it was never as rewarding to drive as a BMW 3 Series coupe. The 3.5-liter V6 engine is strong, but the muscular 5.5-liter V8, with its seven-speed automatic, provided abundant performance. Opting for the powerful CLK63 AMG brought a brawny 475-hp V8. The rear seats two in relative comfort for a coupe. In the front, a motorized arm moves the safety belt forward when the door is closed. The CLK was discontinued after 2009.
1998-2002
1998 Redesign Year

New for 1998, the Mercedes CLK was styled like the larger E-Class, but used C-Class underpinnings. The smooth-revving 3.2-liter V6 was good for 215 horsepower. An optional 4.3-liter V8 was added in mid '98. Both engines are matched to a five-speed automatic. Informal testing indicates that the CLK handles well and is fast, frugal, and comfortable, though not as rewarding to drive as a BMW 3 Series coupe. The two rear seats are reasonably hospitable. A convertible model, new for 1999, features pop-up safety bars that deploy when a rollover is detected. The high-performance CLK55 AMG debuted in 2001.