Compare Mercedes S-Class C217 facelift vs Mercedes CLK C209 vs Mercedes CL C216

Variants
S 63 AMG 4MATIC+
S 65 AMG
S 450 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560
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
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500
CL 600

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
400 L / 14.1 cu-ft
435 L / 15.4 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
4
4
4

Chassis

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

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
1871 mm / 73.7 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2955 mm / 116.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
89%
72%
97%
Pros
  • Last chance to get the AMG V12
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic transmission
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent styling
  • Robust engine lineup
  • Awe-inspiring M275 V12 engine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • More imposing styling
  • Characterful M156 engine in the CL63 AMG
Cons
  • S63 AMG in AWD only
  • Uglier than before
  • CLK 55 AMG is not supercharged
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some V8 reliability concerns
  • ABC problems

Price

Offers (incl. referral links)
Remove
Remove
Remove
Add up to 4 products to the comparison using the search bar above
Information on this page is provided on an as-is basis. No warranty on accuracy is implied. This page may contain affiliate links to third-party merchants such as Amazon and eBay. If you make a purchase using the supplied link, we may receive a commission. Neofiliac places the utmost respect for your privacy. We use no cookie whatsoever beyond that needed for the proper functioning of the website.