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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8vsMercedes-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 (C208)

CLK 430 V8

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-1999
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208)

CLK 320 V6

218 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1998-1999

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 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
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    353 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
279hp208kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
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
84.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
420L
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 (C208) CLK 430 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V85,750 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
35.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 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 (C208) CLK 430 V8: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
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 (C208)CLK 430 V86.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 1.9 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

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)CLK 430 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
554 km
344 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (C208) CLK 430 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (C208)CLK 430 V8Mercedes-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
6.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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
554 km
344 mi
569 km
353 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
237 L
8.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (C208) CLK 430 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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