Compare Mercedes CL C216 vs Mercedes CLK C209 vs Chrysler Crossfire

Variants
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500
CL 600
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
3.2 MT
3.2 AT
SRT-6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
435 L / 15.4 cu-ft
215 L / 7.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.2 L / 11.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
4
4
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1296 mm / 51.0 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4058 mm / 159.8 in
Size | Width
1871 mm / 73.7 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
1493.0 mm / 58.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1502.0 mm / 59.1 in
Wheelbase
2955 mm / 116.3 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2400 mm / 94.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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 (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
M112 E32
Engine | Bore
89.9 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
84.0 mm / 3.3 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
97%
72%
79%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring M275 V12 engine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • More imposing styling
  • Characterful M156 engine in the CL63 AMG
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent styling
  • Robust engine lineup
  • Iconic rear styling
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Double-wishbone + multi-linke suspension setup
  • Available with manual transmission
Cons
  • Some V8 reliability concerns
  • ABC problems
  • CLK 55 AMG is not supercharged
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Perhaps too compact

Price

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