| The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class was a mid-size | | | | the cabriolet is still offered. The CLK55 was |
| rear-wheel drive coupé/convertible. While it | | | | replaced by the CLK63 for 2007. |
| was based on the W202 and W203 platforms of | | | | * The CLK63 AMG features a 6.2L V8 with a |
| the C-Class, its styling cues, engine, and price | | | | seven-speed automatic transmission. Available in |
| range are closer to that of the E-Class, with | | | | both Coupé and Cabriolet, the CLK63 |
| Mercedes-Benz slotting the CLK as a | | | | boasts 481 hp (354 kW) and 465 ft·lb |
| coupé version of the W210 and W211 | | | | (630 newton m) of torque. Compared to its |
| E-Class sedan/wagon. The CLK succeeded the | | | | predecessor the CLK63 has 31% more power |
| W124 E-Class Coupe and it was in turn replaced | | | | and 23% more torque. The CLK63 is currently |
| by the W212 E-class Coupe. | | | | being used as the safety car in Formula One. It |
| 1996-2002 (W208) | | | | accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. |
| The first-generation CLK was introduced in 1996, | | | | * The CLK63 AMG Black Series features a 6.2L |
| 3 years after the 1st generation (W202) C-Class | | | | V8 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. |
| model. The launch of the CLK also marked | | | | Only available in Coupé, the CLK 63 BS |
| Mercedes\' first foray into the mid-sized coupe | | | | delivers 507 hp (373 kW) and 465 ft·lb |
| market, as the W124 E-Class Coupe was | | | | (630 newton m) of torque. It accelerates from |
| considered a two-door sedan rather than a coupe. | | | | 0-60 km/h in 4.1 seconds. |
| Less expensive than the sporty SL-Class | | | | In Europe there was also the CLK 200 K (1.8 R4), |
| convertibles, the first generation CLK cabriolet | | | | CLK 220 CDI (2.1 I4 diesel), CLK 240 (2.6 V6), |
| was the most successful convertible | | | | CLK 270 CDI (2.7 R5 diesel), CLK 280 (3.0 V6), |
| Mercedes-Benz ever offered; 41,520 were sold in | | | | CLK 320 CDI (3.0 V6 diesel); (all standard with |
| the United States from 1999 to 2003, and more | | | | 6-speed manual transmission, automatic |
| than 115,000 were sold throughout the world. | | | | transmission is optional) |
| The CLK cabriolet is known in the UK as the | | | | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series |
| Loafer because of its resemblance in profile to an | | | | Each model seats four and in the US this includes |
| Oxford Brogue. | | | | an all-leather interior with burl walnut trim. For |
| Versions offered in the first generation were the | | | | Europe the models are available as \"Elegance\" or |
| CLK 200(136 PS), CLK 200 Kompressor(192 PS), | | | | \"Avantgarde\" versions, basically Luxury or Sport |
| CLK 230 Kompressor(193 PS), CLK 320(218 PS), | | | | specification where the Elegance uses Burr Walnut |
| CLK 430(279 PS) and the CLK 55 AMG(347 PS). | | | | trim and polished alloy wheels the Avantgarde |
| All were available in both coupé and | | | | uses alloy trim and wider, sportier wheels. The |
| convertible form. | | | | price and specification for European models is |
| The CLK 320 Coupé was introduced in the | | | | otherwise the same. The 4 cyl. cars wear 16\" |
| 1997 model year, powered by a 3.2 L V6 engine. | | | | wheels While the CLK320, CLK350 and CLK500 |
| The CLK 320 Cabriolet and the 4.3 L V8-powered | | | | come with 17 inch (432 mm) alloy wheels, the |
| CLK 430 appeared in 1999. The high-performance | | | | CLK55 AMG sports 18 inch (457 mm) wheels. The |
| CLK 55 AMG, which was introduced first in Europe | | | | cabriolets have a remote-operated automatic |
| in 2000, was powered by the \"M113\" 5.4 L V8 | | | | soft-top and sensor-controlled roll bars. Since |
| engine. The CLK 55 AMG cabriolet became | | | | 2000, all US cars come standard with a Tele Aid |
| available in 2002, the last year of this body style. | | | | emergency assistance system, automatic |
| 2003-2009 (W209) | | | | dual-zone air conditioning, 10-way power front |
| The CLK coupé was redesigned for 2003, | | | | seats and rain-sensing windshield wipers. |
| with the cabriolet following in 2004. The current | | | | Seven-channel digital surround sound comes |
| generation of the CLK-Class is 61 mm (2.4 in) | | | | standard. A Keyless Go system, navigation |
| longer, 18 mm (0.7 in) wider and 28 mm (1.1 in) | | | | system, Parktronic system, and bi-xenon HID |
| higher than its predecessor. | | | | headlamps are all available as options. All models |
| * The CLK 270 CDI features a 2.7 L, 5 Cylinder | | | | come with four side airbags.European cars differ |
| engine and a five-speed tiptronic transmission. | | | | considerably and are usually specced depending on |
| * The CLK 320 features a 3.2 L, 18-valve single | | | | the buyer\'s needs. |
| overhead cam (SOHC) V6 engine and a | | | | On certain 2003 models there is a radiator leak |
| five-speed automatic transmission. The CLK320 | | | | which can cause thousands of US Dollars in repairs |
| was replaced by the CLK350 for 2006. | | | | if not caught early. This problem is known by |
| * The CLK 350 features a 3.5 L, 24-valve dual | | | | Mercedes-Benz, whom account around 5% of |
| overhead cam (DOHC) V6 engine and a | | | | these vehicles have the problem, although they |
| seven-speed automatic transmission. | | | | will not offer any assistance and have not been |
| * The CLK 500 features a 5.0 L, 24-valve SOHC | | | | recalled. |
| V8 engine and a seven-speed automatic | | | | 2010-present (W207) |
| transmission. It received a new 5.5 L 32-valve | | | | A two-door E-Class Coupe was introduced as part |
| DOHC V8 engine in 2007 (in America, it was called | | | | of the new eighth-generation E-Class, at the 2009 |
| CLK 550). | | | | Geneva Motor Show, as Mercedes-Benz intended |
| * The CLK 55 AMG features a 5.4 L, 24-valve | | | | to leverage the better-known E-Class nameplate. |
| SOHC V8 engine and a 5-speed automatic | | | | However, like the two generations of the |
| transmission. The base price is US$69,900 for the | | | | CLK-Class, the new E-Class Coupe is based on |
| coupé and US$87,000 for the cabriolet. | | | | the contemporary C-Class platform. It will be |
| The CLK55 AMG coupé was dropped in | | | | produced in Bremen. |
| North America after the 2005 model year, though | | | | |