Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsTVR Chimaera 4.6

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

TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Most powerful
    288 hp
    215 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    508 km
    316 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430TVRChimaera4.6
Power
279hp208kW
288hp215kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
103.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
422km262mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
4,546cc277cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
310L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
62L
57L

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 430TVR Chimaera 4.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: 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
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430TVRChimaera4.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
184 km/h
114 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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.6 has 9 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 TVR Chimaera 4.6: 9 hp (7 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
TVRChimaera4.6
407 Nm
300 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
TVRChimaera4.6
1,060 kg
2,337 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
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 2.7 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
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 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
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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
TVRChimaera4.6
422 km
262 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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
4.7 s
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 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
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

TVR Chimaera 4.6 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
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.7 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
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430TVRChimaera4.6
Power
279 hp
208 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
422 km
262 mi
Trunk score
-
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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) Facelift 1999 CLK 430TVR Chimaera 4.6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 695 kg lighter
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 113 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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