MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208) 1999-2002 Photos, engines & full specs
Updated: 30 September 2022 • Maintained by:
Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
22 Photos
Mercedes-Benz didn't rush to replace the C124/A124 lineup, but when it finally brought the C208/A208, it pleasantly surprised its customers.
Customers had high hopes for the coupe and convertible when Mercedes-Benz debuted the E-Class in 1995. However, they had to wait until 1998, when the three-pointed star company launched the CLK. The new lineup was built using the same W202 platform as the initial C-Class model but with E-Class styling.
Mercedes hired Michael Fink to design the new range. He installed an E-Class-inspired front fascia with similar dual-headlamp headlights and a tilted, four-slats chromed grille between them. The bumper sported a smiling-shaped lower grille and a pair of fog lights. The coupe featured an arched greenhouse with a sloped rear windscreen that was continued with a high deck. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed a set of taillights that crossed from the rear quarter panels to the trunk's lid.
The interior was just as elegant as an E-Class, with a clean design for the dashboard and instrument panel. Yet, the center stack was cluttered by buttons and switches. In addition, the center console hosted a few other buttons for the rear windows, adjusting the mirrors, engaging the ESP, or operating the sunroof. The front bucket seats were designed for comfort, with some bolstering on the sides. At the same time, the rear bench could accommodate two passengers, although without too much headroom. Legroom was limited due to the use of the W202 platform, which led to a shorter wheelbase than in a regular E-Class.
The engine lineup ranged between a 136 hp inline-four and a 275 hp V-8. Later on, Mercedes-Benz offered an AMG version with a 5.5-liter V-8 unit.
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
8 gasoline engines
- 200 5AT RWD (136 HP)
- 200 5MT RWD (136 HP)
- 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP)
- 200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP)
- 230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (193 HP)
- 230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP)
- 320 5AT RWD (224 HP)
- 430 5AT RWD (279 HP)
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
200 5AT RWD (136 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 5AT RWD (136 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 100 KW @ 5500 RPM 136 HP @ 5500 RPM 134 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 190 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 225 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
200 5MT RWD (136 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 5MT RWD (136 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 100 KW @ 5500 RPM 136 HP @ 5500 RPM 134 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 190 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2810 lbs (1275 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.5 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 222 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 120 KW @ 5300 RPM 163 HP @ 5300 RPM 161 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 230 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2899 lbs (1315 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 120 KW @ 5300 RPM 163 HP @ 5300 RPM 161 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 230 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2899 lbs (1315 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 226 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (193 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (193 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2295 cm3 |
| Power: | 142 KW @ 5300 RPM 193 HP @ 5300 RPM 190 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 280 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55VR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 237 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2295 cm3 |
| Power: | 142 KW @ 5300 RPM 193 HP @ 5300 RPM 190 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 280 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55VR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4078 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
320 5AT RWD (224 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 320 5AT RWD (224 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
| Power: | 165 KW @ 5600 RPM 224 HP @ 5600 RPM 221 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 315 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.3 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208)
430 5AT RWD (279 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 430 5AT RWD (279 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4266 cm3 |
| Power: | 205 KW @ 5750 RPM 279 HP @ 5750 RPM 275 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 400 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/50WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
| Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3207 lbs (1455 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4321 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |