Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

CLK 500

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.2 L/100 km
    13.7 mpg US
    16.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    534 km
    332 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
306hp228kW
279hp208kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
508km316mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
276L
-
Max trunk volume
390L
-
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 (A209) CLK 500Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5005,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
27.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,755 kg
3,869 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 (A209)CLK 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5006.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4307.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 1.2 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 (A209)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 0.6 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 (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
534 km
332 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
508 km
316 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
7.4 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 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
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
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

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 (A209)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
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-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 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 (A209)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
306 hp
228 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
508 km
316 mi
Trunk score
276 L
9.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range

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