Compare Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible vs Audi S4 B6 Cabriolet vs Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet

Variants
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 200 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor MT
CLK 200 Kompressor
CLK 240 MT
CLK 240
CLK 320
CLK 500 5AT
CLK 500 7AT
MT
AT
Pre-facelift
Facelift

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
276 L / 9.7 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
460 kg / 1014 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
235/40 R18
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1380 mm / 54.3 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4573 mm / 180.0 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1778 mm / 70.0 in
Track Width | Front
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2654 mm / 104.5 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.31
0.32
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)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score
67%
66%
74%
Pros
  • Overall good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Characterful 40-valve V8
  • Good supercharged engine
  • Decent reliability
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
Cons
  • Some quality issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Handling not that great
  • Awkward styling
  • Front-heavy

Price

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