Compare Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible vs Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi S4 B7 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
Euro 6d
Euro 6
AT
MT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
276 L / 9.7 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 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
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4431 mm / 174.4 in
4573 mm / 180.0 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1777 mm / 70.0 in
Track Width | Front
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.33
0.31
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
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 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
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
67%
35%
65%
Pros
- Overall good drivetrain reliability
- Decent styling
- Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
- Last chance to get the 40-valve V8
- Good drivetrain reliability
Cons
- Some quality issues
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Handling not that great
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- AWD on a weak motor
- Uglier than before
- Front-heavy
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