Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé (02-09) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 25 Mar 2009
4
The CLK goes down the 'looking good' rather than 'feeling sporty' coupé route. Its sleeker shape and big pillarless doors lend it a more sophisticated air than a Mercedes saloon.

Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé (02-09)

Stylish image, excellent build quality, good choice of engines including excellent diesels

Cramped rear seats, expensive options, not as desirable as convertible

New price range:

£28,735 - £49,240

Used price range:

£2,632 - £14,372

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

The CLK goes down the 'looking good' rather than 'feeling sporty' coupé route. Its sleeker shape and big pillarless doors lend it a more sophisticated air than a Mercedes saloon. It's a competent driver and the more powerful variants can call upon considerable straight-line performance. But it feels more at home cruising to boutiques and beauty parlours or commanding respect in the office car park rather than chasing down twisty roads. Changes in 2005 introduced new six-cylinder engines and two new diesels, including the excellent 320 CDI model.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Handling

3.5 out of 5

Comfort

4 out of 5

Practicality

3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

4 out of 5

Reliability

3.5 out of 5

Running costs

2.5 out of 5

Green credentials

2 out of 5

Buying used

3.5 out of 5

Selling

3.5 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 Recent motorway trips have returned 50 MPG - better than the company Insignia that I recently returned once I bought this.  

5 out of 5

Anonymous ,   19 May 2012    ... read more

 At 6'4 not many cars are practical for my height. My previous was a 997C2S and before that the CLK55. This car is exactly what a gentlemen needs from a car. Good size boot, plenty of legroom, a...  

5 out of 5

Richard Kingsley-Smith ,   11 Dec 2011    ... read more

 It has a large boot which is handy for the golf clubs  

5 out of 5

Andrew Pearson ,   22 Jan 2010    ... read more

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