Mercedes-Benz CLK C208
The Mercedes-Benz CLK C208 (1998–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 83 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: C208, A208
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,570 mm RDW | – | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,720–1,740 mm RDW | – | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,370–1,380 mm RDW | – | 1,371–1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690–2,720 mm RDW | – | 2,690 mm |
| Front track | 1,493–1,509 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,464–1,488 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,310–1,595 kg RDW | – | 1,375–1,755 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,410–1,695 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,800–2,080 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 685–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 170–311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,152–2,322 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 201–250 km/h RDW | – | 208–250 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 6.5–11.0 s |
| Torque | 230–510 Nm ASTRA | – | 190–400 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/50R16, 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 245/40R17, 255/35R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 72.5% (71.9–73.0) | 69.2% | 25,816 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 43.2% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 40.0% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 31.1% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 30.2% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 13.1% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
158 complaints for model years 1998–2003. 19 crashes · 8 fires · 14 injuries
- Electrical system 46
- Engine 22
- Transmission and drivetrain 22
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 83 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLK C208
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United Kingdom 70 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2003–2004200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 230–233 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.3–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 227–230 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.4–9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 225–228 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.7–9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 233–237 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.7–9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 233–237 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | – | 9.6–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 230–233 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | – | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 240 (255 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | – | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 240 (255 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 240 (255 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004240 (225 Tyres) · CLK 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | – | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004240 (255 Tyres) · CLK 240 (255 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 2003–2004240 (255 Tyres) · CLK 240 (255 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | – | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2003–2004240 (225 Tyres) · CLK 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2003–2004240 (225 Tyres) · CLK 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2003–2004240 (255 Tyres) · CLK 240 (255 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (225 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | – | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (245 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | – | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (255 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | – | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (225 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (245 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (255 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (225 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (245 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 270 (255 Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 191 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 320 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4–11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 250–266 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 320 (225 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 320 (255 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004320 (225 Tyres) · CLK 320 (225 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004320 (245 Tyres) · CLK 320 (245 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2003–2004320 (255 Tyres) · CLK 320 (255 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 430 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 430 Elegance · CLK 430 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.4 L/100 km NEDC | 297 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 500 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 276 g/km |
| 2003–2004CLK 55 AMG | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.1 L/100 km NEDC | 290 g/km |
| 2003–2004500 (245 Tyres) · CLK 500 (245 Tyres) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
| 2003–2004500 (255 Tyres) · CLK 500 (255 Tyres) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
| 2001–2004CLK 55 AMG | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.0 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
| 2003–200455 AMG · CLK 55 AMG | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 2003CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2003CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2003CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2000CLK 200 Kompressor Coupé | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2000CLK 200 Kompressor Coupé | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2000CLK 200 Kompressor Cabriolet | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2000CLK 200 Kompressor Cabriolet | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2000CLK 230 Kompressor Coupé | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2000CLK 230 Kompressor Coupé | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2000CLK 230 Kompressor Cabriolet | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 2000CLK 230 Kompressor Cabriolet | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2000CLK 320 Coupé | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2000CLK 320 Cabriolet | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2000CLK 430 Coupé | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 272 g/km |
| 2000CLK 430 Elegance Cabriolet | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.2 L/100 km NEDC | 281 g/km |
| 2000CLK 55 AMG Coupé | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 281 g/km |
United States 6 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 2003–2004GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1998–2003EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 251–276 g/km |
| 1999–2003EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2001–2002EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2002GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2003Subcompact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251–274 g/km |
| 1999–2003Subcompact | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.6–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290–299 g/km |
| 2003Subcompact | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 320 g/km |
| 2002Subcompact | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.1–14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 301–324 g/km |
| 1999–2001Minicompact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.3–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–269 g/km |
| 2000–2001Minicompact | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.9–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297–304 g/km |
| 2001Subcompact | 5.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 301 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.