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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8vsTVR Chimaera 4.6

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
VS

TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    530 km
    329 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8TVRChimaera4.6
Power
347hp259kW
288hp215kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
422km262mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,546cc277cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,488mm59in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
310L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
62L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8TVR Chimaera 4.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8TVRChimaera4.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 59 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.6.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 59 hp (44 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
TVRChimaera4.6
407 Nm
300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
TVRChimaera4.6
1,060 kg
2,337 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 (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V86.2 s
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, TVR Chimaera 4.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 1.5 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 (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 1.8 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 (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
530 km
329 mi
TVRChimaera4.6
422 km
262 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
4.7 s
257 km/h
160 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 (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 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 (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, 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
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 (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
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8TVRChimaera4.6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
422 km
262 mi
Trunk score
-
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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 (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8TVR Chimaera 4.6
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 59 hp more
  • Has 103 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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