Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) 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

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    406 km/h
    252 mph
  • Most powerful
    826 hp
    616 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,160 Nm
    856 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,667 kg
    3,675 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    496 hp/t
    370 kW/t
    2.0 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 overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3)826 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
Power
826hp616kW+244 hp
727hp542kW+145 hp
663hp495kW+81 hp
582hp434kW
Torque
1,160Nm856lb-ft+360 Nm
1,024Nm755lb-ft+224 Nm
928Nm684lb-ft+128 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,667kg3,675lb
1,667kg3,675lb
1,667kg3,675lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
406 km/h
252 mph
+71 km/h
388 km/h
241 mph
+53 km/h
376 km/h
234 mph
+41 km/h
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 402 km/h / 250 mph+0.8 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 384 km/h / 239 mph+4.9 s
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 372 km/h / 231 mph+7.9 s
Calculated
64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s-0.8 s
3.4s-0.5 s
3.6s-0.3 s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
8.1s-2.8 s
9.0s-1.9 s
9.8s-1.2 s
10.9s
0-60 mph
3.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.4s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
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
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
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
10.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
11.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
496hp/t370kW/t225hp/1000 lb
Calculated
436hp/t325kW/t198hp/1000 lb
Calculated
398hp/t297kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
696Nm/t466lb-ft/ton
Calculated
614Nm/t411lb-ft/ton
Calculated
557Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,650mm183in
4,650mm183in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,360mm54in
1,360mm54in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
Trunk volume
395L
395L
395L
395L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
92L
92L
92L
92L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hpMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2) 727 hpMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1) 663 hpMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 582 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2) 727 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1) 663 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 582 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3)826 hp6,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp6,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp6,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp6,100 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 V8 (Stage 3)826 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
3.4 s
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
9.0 s
9.8 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
20.2 s
24.1 s
27.6 s
43.7 s
Top speed
406 km/h
252 mph
388 km/h
241 mph
376 km/h
234 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
7.4 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
234 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp has 244 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 582 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 582 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp: 244 hp (182 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 582 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2) 727 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1) 663 hp, separated by only 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3)826 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)826 hp
826 hp
616 kW
3.1 s
406 km/h
252 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp
727 hp
542 kW
3.4 s
388 km/h
241 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp
663 hp
495 kW
3.6 s
376 km/h
234 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
582 hp
434 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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 (Stage 3)826 hp
Power
826 hp
616 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
406 km/h
252 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp
Power
727 hp
542 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp
Power
663 hp
495 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)826 hp
Power
826 hp
616 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
406 km/h
252 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp
Power
727 hp
542 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp
Power
663 hp
495 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
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-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp 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 (Stage 3)826 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.9 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3)826 hp
496 hp/t
370 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hp
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hp
398 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 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 V8 (Stage 3)826 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2)727 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1)663 hpMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8582 hp
Power
826 hp
616 kW
727 hp
542 kW
663 hp
495 kW
582 hp
434 kW
Torque
1,160 Nm
856 lb-ft
1,024 Nm
755 lb-ft
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
3.4 s
3.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
406 km/h
252 mph
388 km/h
241 mph
376 km/h
234 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,667 kg
3,675 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
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
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
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
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 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
672 km
417 mi
672 km
417 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
496 hp/t
370 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
398 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hpMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 2) 727 hpMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 1) 663 hpMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 582 hp
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK13.7 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 km23.97 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,596 LC/year3,596 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 (Stage 3) 826 hp

  • Has 99 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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