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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6vsMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
218hp163kW
200hp149kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
103.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
105.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
80.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg 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
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
237L
530L
Max trunk volume
350L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
62L
82L

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 W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V65,700 rpm3,000-4,600 rpm5,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
80.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
134 km/h
83 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 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)CLK 320 V6
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 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)CLK 320 V68.3 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.1 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)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 2.6 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)CLK 320 V6
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
569 km
353 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
607 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
8.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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)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
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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)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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 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)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
9.4 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)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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
218 hp
163 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
9.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
607 km
377 mi
Trunk score
237 L
8.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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) CLK 320 V6Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 293 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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