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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-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 (C209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    301 hp/t
    224 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.7 L/100 km
    13.3 mpg US
    16.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    508 km
    316 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
507hp378kW
279hp208kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
104.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
405km252mi
Calculated
508km316mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,365mm54in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,690mm106in
Front track-
1,505mm59in
Rear track-
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
-
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 (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,250 rpm7,050 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
27.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 has 228 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 (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 228 hp (170 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
630 Nm
465 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
1,685 kg
3,715 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V84.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4307.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 3.1 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 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 (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 3.1 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
405 km
252 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 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 (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
4.3 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 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 (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
507 hp
378 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
405 km
252 mi
508 km
316 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430
Consumption15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.78 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.09 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,016 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

  • Has 228 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 3.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 142 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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