Compare Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Audi S4 B6 Cabriolet vs Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet
Variants
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
MT
AT
1.2 TFSI
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
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
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
460 kg / 1014 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Semi-independent
Tire Size
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4573 mm / 180.0 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1778 mm / 70.0 in
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2654 mm / 104.5 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.31
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
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
6-speed
Production
Availability
2003 ~ 2004
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
66%
33%
Pros
- More powerful drivetrain
- Improvement in build quality
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Characterful 40-valve V8
- Cheap used
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some engine reliability concerns
- Awkward styling
- Front-heavy
- Very ugly
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- No independent rear suspensions
- Unreliable DCT
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