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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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Based on the W203 C-Class series, the second generation of the elegant coupe CLK from Mercedes-Benz was launched in March 2002 in Geneva Motor Show, with the production and sales starting in June the same year. The coupe came with a lot of standard features, both for comfort and safety. Another improvement over the previous generation, the C208, was the removal of the B-pillar, giving the car more of a convertible look.

Compared to its predecessor, the C209 CLK is 71 mm longer, reaching a length of 4,652 mm (183.1in), 18 mm wider to a width of 1,740 mm (68.5 in), and 42 mm higher up to 1,413 mm (55.6 in) to provide more interior room.

Under the hood, at the launch, there were seven engines available with power outputs ranging from 163 hp to 367 hp. New chassis and ultimate Mercedes-Benz technology were added to offer a driving experience unique in its class. Six of the engines are new developments or improvements, providing more power and torque than their predecessors.

A new generation of four-cylinder engines celebrated the debut in the model: the CGI engines, with gasoline direct injection. The TWINPULSE system combines numerous technologies to ensure low fuel consumption and the refinement of a six-cylinder unit in a four-pot. The CLK 200 CGI had 170 hp. Three diesel engines were offered with a displacement ranging between 2.1 and 3.0 liters and powers between 150 and 224 hp.

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MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  6 gasoline engines
  • 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP)
  • 200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP)
  • 240 5AT RWD (170 HP)
  • 240 6MT RWD (170 HP)
  • 320 5AT RWD (218 HP)
  • 500 5AT RWD (306 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 270 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP)
  • 270 CDI 6MT RWD (170 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:120 KW @ 5500 RPM
163 HP @ 5500 RPM
161 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM
240 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System:Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 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 R16 91V || 225/50 R16 92V
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.6 in (4638 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4431 lbs (2010 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:120 KW @ 5500 RPM
163 HP @ 5500 RPM
161 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM
240 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System:Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V || 225/50 R16 92V
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.6 in (4638 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4454 lbs (2020 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:206 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
240 5AT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 240 5AT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2597 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 3000-4500 RPM
240 Nm @ 3000-4500 RPM
Fuel System: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):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 R16 91V || 225/50 R16 92V
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.8 in (4643 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
240 6MT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 240 6MT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2597 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 3000-4500 RPM
240 Nm @ 3000-4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V || 225/50 R16 92V
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.8 in (4643 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3472.9 lbs (1575 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4476.2 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:259 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
320 5AT RWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 5AT RWD (218 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3199 cm3
Power:160 KW @ 5700 RPM
218 HP @ 5700 RPM
215 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:229 lb-ft @ 3000-4600 RPM
310 Nm @ 3000-4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17 91W || 245/40 R17 91Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.8 in (4643 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3539 lbs (1605 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4542.3 lbs (2060 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:250 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
500 5AT RWD (306 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 5AT RWD (306 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4966 cm3
Power:225 KW @ 5600 RPM
306 HP @ 5600 RPM
302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 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 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17 91W || 245/40 R17 91 W
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.8 in (4643 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.2 in (1,496/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4663.6 lbs (2115 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:276 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
270 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 270 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2685 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 4200 RPM
170 HP @ 4200 RPM
168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM
400 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V || 225/50 R16 92 W
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.6 in (4638 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4630 lbs (2100 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C209)
270 CDI 6MT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 270 CDI 6MT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2685 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 4200 RPM
170 HP @ 4200 RPM
168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM
400 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V || 225/50 R16 92 W
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.6 in (4638 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase:106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.4 cuFT (436 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3627.2 lbs (1645 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4630.5 lbs (2100 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km
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