Compare Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible vs Mercedes SLK R171 facelift

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
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 300 MT
SLK 300
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
276 L / 9.7 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
4
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.32
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
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
67%
74%
Pros
  • Overall good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
Cons
  • Some quality issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Handling not that great
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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