Mercedes-Benz CLK C209

Mercedes-Benz CLK C209
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The Mercedes-Benz CLK C209 (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 138 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: C209, A209

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,570–4,650 mm RDW–4,638–4,652 mm
Width1,740 mm RDW–1,740 mm
Height1,370–1,410 mm RDW–1,400–1,415 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mm RDW–2,715 mm
Front track1,493–1,505 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,464–1,478 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,470–1,635 kg RDW–1,540–1,875 kg
Mass in running order1,570–1,735 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,010–2,190 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–255–283 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,152–2,322 L EPA–
Fuel tank––62–92 L
Performance
Top speed223–250 km/h RDW–221–300 km/h
Torque250–630 Nm ASTRA–240–800 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R17, 245/40R17, 225/40R18, 255/35R18, 205/55R16, 225/50R16

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 testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older68.6% (68.2–68.9)69.2%60,619

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension46.1%41.6%
Brakes41.9%36.4%
Tyres32.8%31.2%
Lights and electrics23.8%28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks11.9%17.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.5%11.8%

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)

201 complaints for model years 2004–2010. 7 crashes · 2 fires · 9 injuries

  • Fuel system 61
  • Electrical system 27
  • Airbags 27
  • Engine 23

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 138 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLK C209

Show all 138 versions

European Union 8 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20101.8 LPetrol211 g/km106
20102.1 LDiesel177 g/km68
20103.0 LDiesel200 g/km64
2010–Petrol207 g/km46
20102.1 LDiesel175 g/km16
20102.7 LDiesel184 g/km14
20103.2 LPetrol229 g/km14
20106.2 LPetrol352 g/km12

United Kingdom 113 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2010CLK 200 Kompressor (16" Wheels) · CLK 200 Kompressor 225 Tyres at rear1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual8.3–8.6 L/100 km NEDC198–205 g/km
2006–2010CLK 200 Kompressor (17/18" Wheels) · CLK 200 Kompressor 245/255 Tyres at rear1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual8.7–8.9 L/100 km NEDC207–212 g/km
2006–2010CLK 200 Kompressor (16" Wheels) · CLK 200 Kompressor 225 Tyres at rear1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
2006–2010CLK 200 Kompressor (17/18" Wheels) · CLK 200 Kompressor (16" Wheels) · CLK 200 Kompressor 225 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC207 g/km
2006–2010CLK 200 Kompressor (17/18" Wheels) · CLK 200 Kompressor 245/255 Tyres at rear1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2006–2010CLK 220CDi (16" Wheels) · CLK 220 CDI no DPF 225 Tyres at rear · CLK 220 CDI with DPF 225 Tyres at rear2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2006–2010CLK 220CDi (17/18" Wheels) · CLK 220 CDI no DPF 245/255 Tyres at rear · CLK 220 CDI with DPF 245/255 Tyres at rear2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2006–2010CLK 220CDi (16" Wheels) · CLK 220 CDI no DPF 225 Tyres at rear · CLK 220 CDI with DPF 225 Tyres at rear2.1 LDiesel5-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2006–2010CLK 220CDi (17/18" Wheels) · CLK 220 CDI no DPF 245/255 Tyres at rear · CLK 220 CDI with DPF 245/255 Tyres at rear2.1 LDiesel5-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2006–2010CLK 320CDi (18" Wheels) · CLK 320 CDI no DPF 255 Tyres at rear · CLK 320 CDI with DPF 255 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2007–2010CLK 320 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · CLK 320 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC193 g/km
2006–2010CLK 280 (16" Wheels) · CLK 280 225 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.2–9.3 L/100 km NEDC220–222 g/km
2006–2010CLK 280 (17" Wheels) · CLK 280 245 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2006–2010CLK 280 (18" Wheels) · CLK 280 (17" Wheels) · CLK 280 245 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC227 g/km
2006–2010CLK 280 (18" Wheels) · CLK 280 255 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
2006–2010CLK 350 (17" Wheels) · CLK 350 245 Tyres at rear3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC237–241 g/km
2006–2010CLK 350 (18" Wheels) · CLK 350 255 Tyres at rear3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.0–10.2 L/100 km NEDC239–244 g/km
2007–2010CLK 500 245 Tyres at rear5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.4–11.6 L/100 km NEDC270–275 g/km
2007–2010CLK 500 255 Tyres at rear5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.5–11.7 L/100 km NEDC273–278 g/km
2007–2010CLK 63 AMG 255 Tyres at rear6.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.2–14.4 L/100 km NEDC338–344 g/km
2008–2010CLK 63 AMG Black Series6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic15.3 L/100 km NEDC369 g/km
2009–2010CLK 63 AMG 255 Tyres at rear6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.2 L/100 km NEDC338 g/km
2006–2007CLK 280 (16" Wheels) · CLK 280 225 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.2–9.5 L/100 km NEDC220–227 g/km
2006–2007CLK 280 (17" Wheels) · CLK 280 245 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.5–9.8 L/100 km NEDC227–234 g/km
2006–2007CLK 280 (18" Wheels) · CLK 280 255 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.6–9.9 L/100 km NEDC229–236 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.2–8.5 L/100 km NEDC197–204 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.6–8.8 L/100 km NEDC206–211 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.6–8.9 L/100 km NEDC206–214 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.9–9.2 L/100 km NEDC214–221 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.8 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual8.5–8.8 L/100 km NEDC204–211 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.2 L/100 km NEDC221 g/km
2006CLK200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2006CLK240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol–10.2–10.4 L/100 km NEDC245–250 g/km
2006CLK240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol–10.2–10.6 L/100 km NEDC245–254 g/km
2006CLK240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol6-speed manual10.6–10.9 L/100 km NEDC254–262 g/km
2006CLK240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol6-speed manual10.8–11.2 L/100 km NEDC259–269 g/km
2006CLK240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC238–242 g/km
2006CLK240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2006CLK270 (225 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel–6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2006CLK270 (245 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel–6.5 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2006CLK270 (255 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel–6.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2006CLK270 (225 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2006CLK270 (245 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2006CLK270 (255 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2006CLK270 (225 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel5-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2006CLK270 (245 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel5-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
2006CLK270 (255 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel5-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC191 g/km
2006CLK 320CDi (17" Wheels)3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
2006CLK 320CDi (18" Wheels)3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2006CLK 320CDi (17" Wheels)3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC197 g/km
2006CLK320 (225 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.2–10.4 L/100 km NEDC245–250 g/km
2006CLK320 (255 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4–10.9 L/100 km NEDC250–262 g/km
2006CLK320 (245 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
2006CLK5005.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC276 g/km
2006CLK500 (245 Tyres)5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km NEDC278 g/km
2006CLK500 (255 Tyres)5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km NEDC278 g/km
2006CLK 500 (17" Wheels) · CLK500 (245 Tyres)5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.9–11.1 L/100 km NEDC260–265 g/km
2006CLK 500 (18" Wheels) · CLK500 (255 Tyres)5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.4–11.6 L/100 km NEDC272–275 g/km
2006CLK55 AMG5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC290 g/km
2006CLK55 AMG5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.3 L/100 km NEDC295 g/km
2006CLK 55 AMG5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km NEDC287 g/km
2006CLK 55AMG5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC290 g/km
2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.2 L/100 km NEDC197 g/km
2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.6 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.5 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.8 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol–8.8 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.2 L/100 km NEDC221 g/km
2003–2004200 Kompressor (255 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.2 L/100 km NEDC221 g/km
2003–2004CLK 200 Kompressor (225 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual7.7–8.5 L/100 km NEDC185–204 g/km
2004CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2003–2004CLK 240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol–10.2 L/100 km NEDC245 g/km
2003–2004CLK 240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol–10.2 L/100 km NEDC245 g/km
2003–2004CLK 240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol6-speed manual10.6 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
2003–2004CLK 240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol6-speed manual10.8 L/100 km NEDC259 g/km
2003–2004CLK 240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km NEDC238 g/km
2003–2004CLK 240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2003–2004240 (225 Tyres) · CLK 240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol–10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2003–2004240 (255 Tyres) · CLK 240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol6-speed manual11.2 L/100 km NEDC269 g/km
2003–2004240 (255 Tyres) · CLK 240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol–10.6 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
2003–2004240 (225 Tyres) · CLK 240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9 L/100 km NEDC262 g/km
2003–2004240 (225 Tyres) · CLK 240 (225 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC242 g/km
2003–2004240 (255 Tyres) · CLK 240 (255 Tyres)2.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (225 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel–6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (245 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel–6.5 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (255 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel–6.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (225 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (245 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (255 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (225 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel5-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (245 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel5-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
2003–2004CLK 270 (255 Tyres)2.7 LDiesel5-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC191 g/km
2003–2004CLK 320 (225 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km NEDC245 g/km
2003–2004CLK 320 (255 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2003–2004320 (225 Tyres) · CLK 320 (225 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2003–2004320 (245 Tyres) · CLK 320 (245 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
2003–2004320 (255 Tyres) · CLK 320 (255 Tyres)3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km NEDC262 g/km
2003–2004CLK 5005.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC276 g/km
2003–2004CLK 55 AMG5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC290 g/km
2003–2004500 (245 Tyres) · CLK 500 (245 Tyres)5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km NEDC278 g/km
2003–2004500 (255 Tyres) · CLK 500 (255 Tyres)5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km NEDC278 g/km
2003–200455 AMG · CLK 55 AMG5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.3 L/100 km NEDC295 g/km
2003CLK 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2003CLK 200 Kompressor (255 Tyres)1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km

United States 8 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
2007–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2007–2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP6.2 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2005–2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2005–2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
2003–2005EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.2 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
2003–2004GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2003–2004GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2009Subcompact3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.7–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle269–283 g/km
2007–2009Subcompact5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.7–13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle315–320 g/km
2007–2009Subcompact6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic16.5–17.0 L/100 km 5-cycle380–391 g/km
2005–2006Subcompact5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle304 g/km
2004–2006Subcompact5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.0–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle322–336 g/km
2003–2005Subcompact3.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle265–274 g/km
2005Subcompact5.4 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle304 g/km
2003–2004Subcompact5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic13.8–13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle317–320 g/km
2003Subcompact4.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle299 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.