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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

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
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
279hp208kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,600kg5,732lb
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
115.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,376mm54in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase-
2,945mm116in
Front track-
1,614mm64in
Rear track-
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume-
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
100L

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 430Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
27.3 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
95 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has 41 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 41 hp (31 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 0.9 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 4.0 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
649 km
403 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.3 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
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
-
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Is 525 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 105 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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