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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430vsVolvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

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

Volvo C70 Coupe

2.3 20V T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    279 hp
    208 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
279hp208kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,950kg4,299lb
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
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,376mm54in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase-
2,660mm105in
Front track-
1,520mm60in
Rear track-
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume-
427L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L

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 430Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700-5,100 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
25.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has 39 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 39 hp (29 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
1,500 kg
3,307 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T56.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 0.5 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
619 km
385 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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 (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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
279 hp
208 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 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
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
619 km
385 mi
Trunk score
-
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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 430Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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