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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6vsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208)

CLK 320 V6

218 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1998-1999

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Highest torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Lowest combined fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Best estimated range
1,222 km
759 mi
Largest trunk
295 L
Best overall score
49/100
Best performance score
51/100
Best economy score
92/100
Best practicality score
45/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

Fastest top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Most powerful
218 hp
163 kW
Lightest
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Best power-to-weight
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power	218hp163kW	197hp147kW
Torque	310Nm229lb-ft	440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight	1,620kg3,571lb	1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight	2,070kg4,564lb	2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed	236 km/h 147 mph	234 km/h 145 mph
To 99% top speed	103.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated	112.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.3s	7.9s
0-200 km/h	35.7s Calculated	37.7s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.9s Calculated	7.5s Calculated
Fuel consumption	10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK	-
Fuel consumption highway	8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK	-
Quarter mile	16.0s Calculated	15.7s Calculated
Power-to-weight	135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated	102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated	229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	569km353mi Calculated	1,222km759mi Calculated
Displacement	3,199cc195cu in	1,993cc122cu in
Length	4,567mm180in	4,850mm191in
Width	1,722mm68in	1,861mm73in
Height	1,380mm54in	1,424mm56in
Wheelbase	2,690mm106in	2,865mm113in
Front track	1,505mm59in	1,605mm63in
Rear track	1,474mm58in	1,616mm64in
Ground clearance	-	111mm4in
Trunk volume	237L	295L
Max trunk volume	350L	385L
Doors	2	2
Seats	4	4
Fuel tank	62L	66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220dPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	5,700 rpm	3,000-4,600 rpm	5,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	3,600 rpm	1,800-2,800 rpm	3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.9 s	7.5 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.3 s	7.9 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	35.7 s	37.7 s
Top speed	236 km/h 147 mph	234 km/h 145 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.6 s	2.5 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	6.7 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.5 s	10.2 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.5 s	13.2 s
1/4 mile 402 m	16.0 s	15.7 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	145 km/h 90 mph	145 km/h 90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	218 hp 163 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	197 hp 147 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	310 Nm 229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	440 Nm 325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	1,620 kg 3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	1,925 kg 4,244 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	236 km/h 147 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	234 km/h 145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 5.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	569 km 353 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	1,222 km 759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	218 hp 163 kW	8.3 s	236 km/h 147 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	197 hp 147 kW	7.9 s	234 km/h 145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6

Power	218 hp 163 kW
0-100 km/h	8.3 s
Top speed 236 km/h 147 mph

Doors/seats	2 doors 4 seats
Trunk	237 L 8.4 cu ft
Length	4,567 mm 179.8 in
Height	1,380 mm 54.3 in

Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d

Power	197 hp 147 kW
0-100 km/h	7.9 s
Top speed 234 km/h 145 mph

Doors/seats	2 doors 4 seats
Trunk	295 L 10.4 cu ft
Length	4,850 mm 190.9 in
Height	1,424 mm 56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6

Power	218 hp 163 kW
0-100 km/h	8.3 s
Top speed 236 km/h 147 mph

10.9 L/100 km

21.6 mpg US

25.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d

Power	197 hp 147 kW
0-100 km/h	7.9 s
Top speed 234 km/h 145 mph

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK	8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK	7.9 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6	135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp	10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d	102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6

Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d

Power

218 hp

163 kW

197 hp

147 kW

Torque

310 Nm

229 lb-ft

440 Nm

325 lb-ft

Acceleration

8.3 s

7.9 s

Top speed

236 km/h

147 mph

234 km/h

145 mph

Lightness

1,620 kg

3,571 lb

1,925 kg

4,244 lb

Fuel consumption

10.9 L/100 km

21.6 mpg US

25.9 mpg UK

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	2 doors 4 seats
Trunk	237 L 8.4 cu ft
Length	4,567 mm 179.8 in
Height	1,380 mm 54.3 in

Doors/seats	2 doors 4 seats
Trunk	295 L 10.4 cu ft
Length	4,850 mm 190.9 in
Height	1,424 mm 56.1 in

Range score

569 km

353 mi

1,222 km

759 mi

Trunk score

237 L

8.4 cu ft

295 L

10.4 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

135 hp/t

100 kW/t

7.4 kg/hp

102 hp/t

76 kW/t

9.8 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6	Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d
Consumption	10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK	5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	19.08 LC100 km	9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	30.70 LC100 mi	15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal	810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	2,861 LC/year	1,418 LC/year