Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 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

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    279 hp
    208 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
279hp208kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,448mm175in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,376mm54in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,715mm107in
Front track-
1,505mm59in
Rear track-
1,476mm58in
Trunk volume-
310L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L

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 CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 7 hp (5 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
350 Nm
258 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4306.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 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 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 1.4 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
620 km
385 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 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 (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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 (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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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 (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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
279 hp
208 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
-
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (47 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

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