2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

This 2-dr, 4-passenger version of Mercedes' C-Class sedan comes as a coupe and convertible. The coupe has true hardtop styling (no middle roof posts). The convertible has a fully automatic power top, heated glass rear window, and roll bars in the rear headrests designed to pop up if sensors detect an impending rollover. Both body styles come in three trim levels. CLK320s have a 215-hp V6. CLK500s have a 302-hp V8. CLK55s, developed by Mercedes' AMG performance arm, have a 362-hp V8. All use a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift feature. The CLK55 adds manual-shift steering-wheel buttons. ABS, antiskid/traction control, and front and rear side airbags are standard. The convertible's front side airbags cover head and torso. Coupes have head-protecting curtain side airbags. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard on V8 models, optional on CLK320s in place of 16s. CLK55s have a sport suspension. CLK500 convertibles have exclusive AMG-designed trim. Mercedes' TeleAid assistance is standard. Options include Mercedes' COMAND video-screen control for audio and available navigation and phone systems. Also available are front- and rear-obstacle detection, Mercedes' Distronic cruise control designed to maintain a set following distance, and its Keyless Go credit-card-sized transmitter that allows the driver to start the car via a shift-knob button rather than the ignition key. For 2004, CLKs are factory prewired to accept a newly optional dealer-installed satellite radio.