Mercedes-Benz
CLK-Class
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMercedes-Benz
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2009
New registrations (EU)2000–2015
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209)2001–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | February 2001 – November 2008 (coupé) February 2002 – August 2009 (convertible) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engines | Petrol 1.8 L M271 supercharged I4 2.6 – 3.2 L M112 V6 3.0 – 3.5 L M272 V6 5.0 – 5.4 L M113 V8 5.5 L M273 V8 6.2 L M156 V8 Diesel 2.1 L OM646 turbo I4 2.7 L OM612 turbo I5 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed Sequentronic automated manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Length | 4,638–4,652 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,400–1,415 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,540–1,875 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Bremen Germany: Osnabrück (Karmann, cabriolet) |
| Designer | Gorden Wagener |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208)1997–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | April 1997 – May 2002 (coupé) May 1998 – March 2003 (convertible) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L M111 I4 2.0 – 2.3 L M111 supercharged I4 3.2 L M112 V6 4.3 – 5.4 L M113 V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed Sequentronic automated manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,371–1,382 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,375–1,755 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Bremen Germany: Osnabrück (Karmann) |
| Designer | Bruno Sacco (Head of Design) Michael Fink and Peter Pfeiffer (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2008 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2006 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2006 | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2004 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2003 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2007–2008 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2001–2006 | 5.4 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Petrol | 1796 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1540–1665 kg | 198–212 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | – | 1600–1845 kg | 109–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2148 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1575–1595 kg | 172–183 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 165 kW (224 PS) | 1660–1805 kg | 188–205 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 3199 cm³ | – | 1667–1805 kg | 200–254 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 3498 cm³ | – | 1615–1735 kg | 239–261 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6208 cm³ | – | 1755–1760 kg | 338–369 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2149 cm³ | – | 1158–1670 kg | 159–183 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2685 cm³ | – | 1720–1740 kg | 180–188 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car, Minicompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.2–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 52 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 170–311 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,152–2,322 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,796–6,208 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 110–165 kW (150–224 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,158–1,845 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,690–2,760 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2009 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2015 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 61 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 49 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Airbags | 35 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 26 | 2002, 2006, 2007 |
| Seat belts | 22 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 22 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Tyres | 17 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Lights | 16 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Seats | 15 | 2002, 2004, 2005 |
| Body and structure | 14 | 2002, 2003, 2007 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2009: 268 complaints, 13 with a crash and 7 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.