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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208)

CLK 320 V6

218 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1998-1999

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    279 hp
    208 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    353 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
279hp208kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
104.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume-
237L
Max trunk volume-
350L
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 (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V65,700 rpm3,000-4,600 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
35.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 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 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
236 km/h
147 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 1999CLK 4307.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 1.3 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 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
508 km
316 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
569 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
8.3 s
236 km/h
147 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 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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

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 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
8.3 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
279 hp
208 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
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
Range score
508 km
316 mi
569 km
353 mi
Trunk score
-
237 L
8.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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) CLK 320 V6

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 61 km (38 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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