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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

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

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    372 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
279hp208kW
239hp178kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
104.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume-
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L

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 430Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has 40 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 40 hp (30 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has more power, Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 0.2 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 (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 0.5 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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)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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
279 hp
208 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
-
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 430Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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