1998-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Mercedes-Benz CLK include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz CLKinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door coupe

Wheelbase, in.	105.9	105.9

Overall Length, in.	180.2	180.2

Overall Width, in.	67.8	67.8

Overall Height, in.	54.3	53.0

Curb Weight, lbs.	3655	3240

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	9.9	11.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.4	16.4

Seating Capacity	4	4

Front Head Room, in.	37.5	36.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.9	41.9

Rear Head Room, in.	36.4	35.6

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	27.4	31.1

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

For its first season, the CLK coupe came only with a 3.2-liter V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. A CLK430 coupe joined the original CLK320 for 1999, packing a 275-horsepower, 4.3-liter V8. New for 2001 was the CLK55 AMG performance coupe with a 5.4-liter V8 engine.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohc V6	3.2 / 195	215	229	5-speed automatic: 21/29	5-speed automatic: 21.6

ohc V8	4.3 / 260	275	295	5-speed automatic: 18/25	5-speed automatic: 20.2

ohc V8	5.4 / 322	342	376	5-speed automatic: 17/24	5-speed automatic: 14.9

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Germany

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive

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