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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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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

CLK 500

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2005
VS

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

SRT-6 3.2i V6

330 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2004-2006

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
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    559 km
    347 mi
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500ChryslerCrossfire 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 500Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5005,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm5,850 rpm
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V66,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500ChryslerCrossfire 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

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
11.1 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
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
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
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
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

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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,888 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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