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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

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)

CLK 500

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • 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 overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
Power
279hp208kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,710kg3,770lb
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
87.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,376mm54in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase-
2,715mm107in
Front track-
1,497mm59in
Rear track-
1,478mm58in
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) CLK 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 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)CLK 5005,600 rpm2,700-4,250 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)CLK 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.4 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 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)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has 27 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) CLK 500: 27 hp (20 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)CLK 500
460 Nm
339 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)CLK 500
1,710 kg
3,770 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)CLK 500
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)CLK 5006.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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)CLK 500
534 km
332 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)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 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)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
1,413 mm
55.6 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)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 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)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.2 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 (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)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
Power
279 hp
208 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
534 km
332 mi
Trunk score
-
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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