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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsBentley Azure 6.8 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
VS

Bentley Azure

6.8 i V8

408 hp6748 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1995-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.7 L/100 km
    13.3 mpg US
    16.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    562 km
    349 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
279hp208kW
408hp304kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
2,610kg5,754lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
104.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
108.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
25.8L/100 km9.1mpg US10.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
6,748cc412cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume-
193L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm
BentleyAzure6.8 i V84,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
408 hp
304 kW

Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8 has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: 129 hp (96 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
2,610 kg
5,754 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4307.4 s
BentleyAzure6.8 i V86.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: 5.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
508 km
316 mi
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
408 hp
304 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
2,610 kg
5,754 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
562 km
349 mi
Trunk score
-
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK17.8 L/100 km13.2 mpg US15.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km31.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi50.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal2,670 L705 US gal587 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year4,673 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Is 855 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8

  • Has 129 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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