Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209)

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2004
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2006

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,667 kg
    3,675 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    349 hp/t
    260 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    395 L
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582hp434kW
582hp434kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
11.0s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
Trunk volume
395L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
92L
92L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.7 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
207 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V83.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 0.1 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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
672 km
417 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
672 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
4.0 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)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
582 hp
434 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
672 km
417 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 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) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Is 98 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

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