Mercedes-Benz CLK

Name: 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

EPA MPG: NA

CR's Take

This pricey coupe version of the C-Class sedan is styled to look like the larger E-Class. The rear seating for two is hospitable for a coupe. The base engine is a gutsy 215-hp, 3.2-liter V6. This rear-wheel-drive car handles well, rides comfortably, and accelerates quickly. Two convertible models, known as cabriolets, are available: the CLK320 and the V8-powered CLK430. Safety features include a pop-up roll bar that deploys if sensors indicate the car is about to roll over.

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2000 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2000 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$3,600 - $4,500

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Acura Integra

$3,150 - $13,325

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Audi TT

$3,450 - $4,425

EPA MPG NA

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2000 BMW 3 Series

$3,200 - $3,700

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Chevrolet Camaro

$3,625 - $8,050

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Ford Mustang

$3,200 - $4,750

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Hyundai Tiburon

$2,925

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Jaguar XK

$3,275 - $5,350

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Lexus SC

$4,400 - $5,825

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Mercedes-Benz CL

$3,950

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Mercury Cougar

$3,025 - $3,200

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$3,050

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2000 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,000 - $3,950

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Volkswagen GTI

$3,100 - $3,725

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Volkswagen Golf R

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Volvo C70

$3,125

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

convertible

coupe

2 front, 2 rear

Rear

3.2-liter V6 (215 hp)
4.3-liter V8 (275 hp)

5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2003-2009

2003 Redesign Year

The CLK was available as both a coupe and convertible. It delivered responsive handling and decent steering feedback. While the CLK was fast and comfortable, it was never as rewarding to drive as a BMW 3 Series coupe. The 3.5-liter V6 engine is strong, but the muscular 5.5-liter V8, with its seven-speed automatic, provided abundant performance. Opting for the powerful CLK63 AMG brought a brawny 475-hp V8. The rear seats two in relative comfort for a coupe. In the front, a motorized arm moves the safety belt forward when the door is closed. The CLK was discontinued after 2009.

1998-2002

1998 Redesign Year

New for 1998, the Mercedes CLK was styled like the larger E-Class, but used C-Class underpinnings. The smooth-revving 3.2-liter V6 was good for 215 horsepower. An optional 4.3-liter V8 was added in mid '98. Both engines are matched to a five-speed automatic. Informal testing indicates that the CLK handles well and is fast, frugal, and comfortable, though not as rewarding to drive as a BMW 3 Series coupe. The two rear seats are reasonably hospitable. A convertible model, new for 1999, features pop-up safety bars that deploy when a rollover is detected. The high-performance CLK55 AMG debuted in 2001.