Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999
AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2002
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8vsChevrolet 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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Chevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998
Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2002
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful347 hp259 kW
- Highest torque510 Nm376 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight207 hp/t154 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score48/100
Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.5 s
- Lightest1,605 kg3,538 lb
- Lowest city consumption13.8 L/100 km17.0 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range538 km334 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 347hp259kW | 310hp231kW |
| Torque | 510Nm376lb-ft | 472Nm348lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,680kg3,704lb | 1,605kg3,538lb |
| Gross weight | 2,080kg4,586lb | 1,930kg4,255lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 78.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.8s Calculated | 21.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s Calculated | 5.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton Calculated | 294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 530km329mi Calculated | 538km334mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in | 5,665cc346cu in |
| Length | 4,567mm180in | 4,914mm193in |
| Width | 1,722mm68in | 1,882mm74in |
| Height | 1,380mm54in | 1,315mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,690mm106in | 2,568mm101in |
| Front track | 1,505mm59in | 1,542mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,488mm59in | 1,540mm61in |
| Trunk volume | - | 215L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 930L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | 64L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 278g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 5,500 rpm | 3,000-4,300 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 5,200 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.8 s | 21.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.4 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.0 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.2 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 165 km/h 103 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 347 hp 259 kW |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 310 hp 231 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 37 hp more than Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8.
The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 37 hp (28 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 472 Nm 348 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 1,680 kg 3,704 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 254 km/h 158 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 6.2 s |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 5.5 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 530 km 329 mi |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 538 km 334 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 347 hp 259 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 | 5.5 s | 254 km/h 158 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
| 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 347 hp 259 kW | 310 hp 231 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft | 472 Nm 348 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.2 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,680 kg 3,704 lb | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 530 km 329 mi | 538 km 334 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 278 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 215 L 7.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 | Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 |
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| Consumption | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.47 LC100 km | 20.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,071 LC/year | 3,098 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
- Has 37 hp more
- Has 38 Nm more
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
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