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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8

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

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
306hp228kW
298hp222kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km347mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,740mm69in
-
Height
1,413mm56in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,497mm59in
-
Rear track
1,478mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
276L
200L
Max trunk volume
390L
283L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
71L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has 8 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 8 hp (6 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5006.1 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 0.2 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
629 km
391 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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 (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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
559 km
347 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
276 L
9.7 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (A209) CLK 500Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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