Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005
AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999
AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2002
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph Unrestricted300 km/h186 mph Restricted
- Most powerful507 hp378 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight301 hp/t224 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best practicality score53/100
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
- Lightest1,680 kg3,704 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption17.1 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range530 km329 mi
- Best economy score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507hp378kW | 347hp259kW |
| Torque | 630Nm465lb-ft | 510Nm376lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,685kg3,715lb | 1,680kg3,704lb |
| Gross weight | 1,995kg4,398lb | 2,080kg4,586lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated | 80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s | 6.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.8s | 21.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s Calculated | 5.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK | 17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated | 14.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb Calculated | 207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton Calculated | 304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 405km252mi Calculated | 530km329mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 5,439cc332cu in |
| Length | 4,657mm183in | 4,567mm180in |
| Width | 1,833mm72in | 1,722mm68in |
| Height | 1,365mm54in | 1,380mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,715mm107in | 2,690mm106in |
| Front track | - | 1,505mm59in |
| Rear track | - | 1,488mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 435L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| 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 (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 5,500 rpm | 3,000-4,300 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 5.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 6.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.8 s | 21.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 14.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 507 hp 378 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 347 hp 259 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 has 160 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 160 hp (119 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 1,680 kg 3,704 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 6.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 1.9 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 15.3 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 3.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 405 km 252 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 530 km 329 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 507 hp 378 kW | 4.3 s | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 347 hp 259 kW | 6.2 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
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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 | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 |
| 15.3 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
| 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 15.3 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 15.3 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 507 hp 378 kW | 347 hp 259 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 6.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | 1,680 kg 3,704 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 15.3 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 405 km 252 mi | 530 km 329 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 26.78 LC100 km | 20.47 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 43.09 LC100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,016 LC/year | 3,071 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
- Has 160 hp more
- Has 120 Nm more
- Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
- Has 94 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
- Is 5 kg lighter
- Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 125 km (77 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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