Compare Mercedes CLK C209 vs Honda Civic 7 Coupe vs Hyundai Elantra 5 Coupe

Variants
CLK 200 CGI
CLK 200 CGI AT
CLK 200 Kompressor
CLK 200 Kompressor AT
CLK 240
CLK 240 AT
CLK 270 CDI
CLK 270 CDI AT
CLK 320 AT
CLK 500 5AT
CLK 500 7AT
CLK 55 AMG
1.7 120
1.7 125
1.7 125 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
435 L / 15.4 cu-ft
441 L / 15.6 cu-ft
419 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
5.9 L / 6.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 L / 3.7 qt
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
4
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
195/60 R15
205/55 R16, 215/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1399 mm / 55.1 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4438 mm / 174.7 in
4539 mm / 178.7 in
Size | Width
1695 mm / 66.7 in
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Weight
1238.0 kg / 2729.3 lbs
Wheel Size
15 in
6.5J x 16, 7J x 17
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
0.28
Fuel Economy
7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV
Engine
D17A
G4NB
Engine | Bore
75.0 mm / 3.0 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
1.7 L / 101.8 cu-in / 1668.0 cc
1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1797.0 cc
Engine | Power
148.0 hp / 110.4 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Redline
6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.4 mm / 3.7 in
87.1 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
178 Nm / 131.3 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2001 ~ 2006
2012 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
21%
18%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent styling
  • Robust engine lineup
  • Reliable
  • Decent drivetrain
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • CLK 55 AMG is not supercharged
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Slow and sluggish
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Awkward styling
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

Price

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