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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
VS

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet

3.4 i V8 32V

286 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.7 L/100 km
    13.3 mpg US
    16.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
279hp208kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
104.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,235mm49in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V7,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
23.6 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
309 Nm
228 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
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 Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 1.1 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.3 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
279 hp
208 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
723 km
449 mi
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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