Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

AMG CLK 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    544 km
    338 mi
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
279hp208kW
367hp274kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,376mm54in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,715mm107in
Front track-
1,495mm59in
Rear track-
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 (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4306.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 1.0 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.9 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
544 km
338 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.4 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
1,405 mm
55.3 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.4 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
504 km
313 mi
Trunk score
-
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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