Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

CLK 500

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208)

CLK 430 V8

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-1999

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    559 km
    347 mi
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
306hp228kW
279hp208kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km347mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
276L
420L
Max trunk volume
390L
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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 (A209) CLK 500Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5005,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V85,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 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 (A209)CLK 500
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 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 (A209)CLK 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 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 (A209)CLK 5006.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V86.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8: 0.3 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 (A209)CLK 500
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
559 km
347 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 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 (A209)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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 (A209)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (A209)CLK 500
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
559 km
347 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
276 L
9.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 (A209) CLK 500Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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