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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsLamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002
VS

Lamborghini 350 GT

3.5 V12

280 hp3464 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1964-1967

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    544 km
    338 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Power
279hp208kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
325Nm240lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
444km276mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
3,464cc211cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,376mm54in
1,230mm48in
Wheelbase-
2,550mm100in
Front track-
1,380mm54in
Rear track-
1,380mm54in
Max trunk volume-
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V126,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
280 hp
209 kW

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
325 Nm
240 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
1,200 kg
2,646 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 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4306.4 s
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V126.8 s

Although Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: 0.4 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 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: 6.6 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 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
544 km
338 mi
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
444 km
276 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
280 hp
209 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 in
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 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 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
6.8 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 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Power
279 hp
208 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
325 Nm
240 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
444 km
276 mi
Trunk score
-
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 CLK 430Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km31.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi50.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year4,725 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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