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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsTVR Chimaera 4.6

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

TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

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 overall score
58/100
Best economy score
77/100
Best practicality score
44/100

TVR Chimaera 4.6

Quickest 0-100 km/h
4.7 s
Lightest
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Best power-to-weight
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Largest trunk
310 L
Best performance score
69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	TVRChimaera4.6
Power	306hp228kW	288hp215kW
Torque	460Nm339lb-ft	407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight	1,710kg3,770lb	1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight	2,225kg4,905lb	1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	257 km/h 160 mph
To 99% top speed	83.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated	50.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	6.1s	4.7s
0-200 km/h	22.1s Calculated	15.5s Calculated
0-60 mph	5.8s Calculated	4.5s Calculated
Fuel consumption	11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK	13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK	-
Fuel consumption highway	8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK	-
Quarter mile	14.2s Calculated	12.7s Calculated
Power-to-weight	179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated	272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated	384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	559km347mi Calculated	422km262mi Calculated
Displacement	4,966cc303cu in	4,546cc277cu in
Length	4,638mm183in	3,965mm156in
Width	1,740mm69in	1,730mm68in
Height	1,413mm56in	1,223mm48in
Wheelbase	2,715mm107in	2,282mm90in
Front track	1,497mm59in	1,460mm57in
Rear track	1,478mm58in	1,470mm58in
Trunk volume	276L	310L
Max trunk volume	390L	-
Doors	2	2
Seats	4	2
Fuel tank	62L	57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500TVR Chimaera 4.6PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	5,600 rpm	2,700-4,250 rpm	5,850 rpm
TVRChimaera4.6	5,500 rpm	4,500 rpm	5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	TVRChimaera4.6
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	5.8 s	4.5 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	6.1 s	4.7 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	22.1 s	15.5 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited	257 km/h 160 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.4 s	2.2 s
330 ft 101 m	6.2 s	5.6 s
1/8 mile 201 m	9.3 s	8.4 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.0 s	10.8 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.2 s	12.7 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	165 km/h 102 mph	184 km/h 114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	306 hp 228 kW
TVRChimaera4.6	288 hp 215 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has 18 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.6.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	460 Nm 339 lb-ft
TVRChimaera4.6	407 Nm 300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	1,710 kg 3,770 lb
TVRChimaera4.6	1,060 kg 2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.6	257 km/h 160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	6.1 s
TVRChimaera4.6	4.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has more power, TVR Chimaera 4.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6	13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp
TVRChimaera4.6	272 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	559 km 347 mi
TVRChimaera4.6	422 km 262 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	306 hp 228 kW	6.1 s	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.6	288 hp 215 kW	4.7 s	257 km/h 160 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500

Power	306 hp 228 kW
0-100 km/h	6.1 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

TVRChimaera4.6

Power	288 hp 215 kW
0-100 km/h	4.7 s
Top speed 257 km/h 160 mph

Doors/seats	2 doors 2 seats
Trunk	310 L 10.9 cu ft
Length	3,965 mm 156.1 in
Height	1,223 mm 48.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500

Power	306 hp 228 kW
0-100 km/h	6.1 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

TVRChimaera4.6

Power	288 hp 215 kW
0-100 km/h	4.7 s
Top speed 257 km/h 160 mph

13.5 L/100 km

17.4 mpg US

20.9 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500	11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK	6.1 s
TVRChimaera4.6	13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK	4.7 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel 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
TVRChimaera4.6	272 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp	13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500

TVRChimaera4.6

Power

306 hp

228 kW

288 hp

215 kW

Torque

460 Nm

339 lb-ft

407 Nm

300 lb-ft

Acceleration

6.1 s

4.7 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

260 km/h162 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

257 km/h

160 mph

Lightness

1,710 kg

3,770 lb

1,060 kg

2,337 lb

Fuel consumption

11.1 L/100 km

21.2 mpg US

25.4 mpg UK

13.5 L/100 km

17.4 mpg US

20.9 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 2 seats
Trunk	310 L 10.9 cu ft
Length	3,965 mm 156.1 in
Height	1,223 mm 48.1 in

Range score

559 km

347 mi

422 km

262 mi

Trunk score

276 L

9.7 cu ft

310 L

10.9 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

179 hp/t

133 kW/t

5.6 kg/hp

272 hp/t

203 kW/t

3.7 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500	TVR Chimaera 4.6
Consumption	11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK	13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	19.43 LC100 km	23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	31.26 LC100 mi	38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal	2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	2,914 LC/year	3,544 LC/year