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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsChevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

CLK 500

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004
VS

Chevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998

Z28 5.7 i V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    534 km
    332 mi
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
306hp228kW
310hp231kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
461Nm340lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.6s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
512km318mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,914mm193in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
276L
215L
Max trunk volume
390L
930L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
64L
CO2 emissions-
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5005,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp
231 kW

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
461 Nm
340 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
1,605 kg
3,538 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)CLK 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
257 km/h
160 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)CLK 5006.2 s
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V86.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 0.2 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)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: 0.8 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 (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
534 km
332 mi
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
512 km
318 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp
231 kW
6.0 s
257 km/h
160 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)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
1,413 mm
55.6 in
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,914 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 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)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
6.0 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)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,914 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
512 km
318 mi
CO2 score
-
293 g/km
Trunk score
276 L
9.7 cu ft
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 (A209) CLK 500Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 1 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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