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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8vsChrysler Crossfire 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 (C208) · Facelift 1999

AMG CLK 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002
VS

Chrysler Crossfire

SRT-6 3.2i V6

330 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
347hp259kW
330hp246kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,058mm160in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,766mm70in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,488mm59in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
420L
215L
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 (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 17 hp more than Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
1,455 kg
3,208 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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V65.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.7 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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
530 km
329 mi
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-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 (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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