Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8vsBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

AMG CLK 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    521 km
    324 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
367hp274kW
343hp256kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
504km313mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,363mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
276L
300L
Max trunk volume
390L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 has 24 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 0.1 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
504 km
313 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
521 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.5 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
367 hp
274 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in
Range score
504 km
313 mi
521 km
324 mi
Trunk score
276 L
9.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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