Mercedes-Benz CLK

Years1997–2009
Generations8
Total variants128
Body stylesConvertible · Coupe
DesignerBruno Sacco · Michael Fink and Peter Pfeiffer · Gorden Wagener
AssemblyGermany: Bremen · Germany: Osnabrück
PredecessorE-Class
SuccessorE-Class

The Mercedes-Benz CLK is a convertible and coupe model, produced 1997–2009, spanning 8 generations with 128 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the CLK Cabriolet (2005-2009), CLK (2005-2009), CLK Cabriolet (2003-2005) and CLK (2002-2005). Body styles across the CLK lineage span convertible and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The CLK (2005-2009) generation is the most extensively documented, with 28 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 8

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz CLK have?

The Mercedes-Benz CLK has 8 generations with 128 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz CLK produced?

The Mercedes-Benz CLK has been produced 1997–2009. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz CLK?

The Mercedes-Benz CLK is available as Convertible, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

W209 LCIPlatform · 2 body variants
W209Platform · 1 body variant
W208Platform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

46,213Estimated total · €9,243 per year
  • Depreciation23,625
  • Fuel / energy11,878
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,960

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Across · Coupe

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
CLK (1997-1999)1997–1999199 hp8.7 s10€40k–€79k★ 1.9
CLK (1999-2002)1999–2002201 hp8.5 s17€42k–€112k★ 1.9
CLK (2002-2005)2002–2005209 hp8.5 s14€51k–€119k★ 2.4
CLK (2005-2009)2005–2009235 hp7.9 s28€53k–€148k★ 2.5

Equipment

CLK Cabriolet (2005-2009)

Does the Mercedes-Benz CLK have parking sensors?
Optional (rear)on 18 of 24 versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLK have cruise control?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLK have built-in navigation?
Optionalon 18 of 24 versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLK have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions