Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)
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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsChrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque460 Nm339 lb-ft
- Lowest highway consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range559 km347 mi
- Largest trunk276 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best economy score77/100
- Best practicality score44/100
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Most powerful330 hp246 kW
- Lightest1,495 kg3,296 lb
- Best power-to-weight221 hp/t165 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.0 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
- Best performance score68/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 330hp246kW |
| Torque | 460Nm339lb-ft | 420Nm310lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,710kg3,770lb | 1,495kg3,296lb |
| Gross weight | 2,225kg4,905lb | 1,755kg3,869lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 83.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 64.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.1s Calculated | 18.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK | 15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated | 281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 559km347mi Calculated | 545km339mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,966cc303cu in | 3,199cc195cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | 4,060mm160in |
| Width | 1,740mm69in | 1,765mm69in |
| Height | 1,413mm56in | 1,305mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,715mm107in | 2,400mm94in |
| Front track | 1,497mm59in | 1,495mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,478mm58in | 1,500mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 276L | 105L |
| Max trunk volume | 390L | 190L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 264g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
- Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 5,600 rpm | 2,700-4,250 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 6,100 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.1 s | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.1 s | 18.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.3 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.0 s | 11.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.2 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 164 km/h 102 mph | 173 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 306 hp 228 kW |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 330 hp 246 kW |
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6: 24 hp (18 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 1,495 kg 3,296 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 255 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 (A209)CLK 500 | 6.1 s |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 5.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 11.0 L/100 km 21.4 mpg US 25.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 559 km 347 mi |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 545 km 339 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | 306 hp 228 kW | 6.1 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 330 hp 246 kW | 5.3 s | 255 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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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 (A209)CLK 500 |
| 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 |
| 11.0 L/100 km 21.4 mpg US 25.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 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 (A209)CLK 500 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 11.0 L/100 km 21.4 mpg US 25.7 mpg UK | 5.3 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 (A209)CLK 500 | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK |
| ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 11.0 L/100 km 21.4 mpg US 25.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500 | ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 330 hp 246 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.1 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb | 1,495 kg 3,296 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | 11.0 L/100 km 21.4 mpg US 25.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 559 km 347 mi | 545 km 339 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 264 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 276 L 9.7 cu ft | 105 L 3.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 | Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK | 11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.43 LC100 km | 19.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.26 LC100 mi | 30.98 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal | 1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,914 LC/year | 2,888 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500
- Has 40 Nm more
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
- Has 171 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6
- Has 24 hp more
- Is 215 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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