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

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 25 March 2009
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.

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Elegance

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200K Elegance 2d (02)

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200K Elegance 2d (05)

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200K Elegance 2d Seq Auto

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200K Elegance 2d Tip Auto

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200K Elegance 2d Auto

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200K Elegance (184bhp) 2d

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200K Elegance (184bhp) 2d Tip Auto

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240 (2.6) Elegance 2d

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240 (2.6) Elegance 2d Seq Auto

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240 (2.6) Elegance 2d Auto

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280 Elegance 2d Tip Auto

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320 Elegance 2d Tip Auto

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350 Elegance 2d Tip Auto

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500 Elegance 2d Tip Auto (02)

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500 Elegance 2d Tip Auto (7 Speed)

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500 Elegance 2d Tip Auto (05)

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500 Elegance (388bhp) 2d Tip Auto

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220 CDi Elegance 2d

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220 CDi Elegance 2d Tip Auto

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270 CDi Elegance 2d

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270 CDi Elegance 2d Auto

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320 CDi Elegance 2d Tip Auto

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Avantgarde

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200K Avantgarde 2d (05)

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200K Avantgarde 2d (02)

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200K Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto

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200K Avantgarde 2d Seq Auto

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200K Avantgarde 2d Auto

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200K Avantgarde (184bhp) 2d

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200K Avantgarde (184bhp) 2d Tip Auto

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240 (2.6) Avantgarde 2d

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240 (2.6) Avantgarde 2d Seq Auto

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240 (2.6) Avantgarde 2d Auto

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280 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto

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320 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto

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350 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto

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500 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto (02)

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500 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto (7 Speed)

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500 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto (05)

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500 Avantgarde (388bhp) 2d Tip Auto

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220 CDi Avantgarde 2d

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220 CDi Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto

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270 CDi Avantgarde 2d

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270 CDi Avantgarde 2d Auto

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320 CDi Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto

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Sport

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200K Sport 2d

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200K Sport 2d Tip Auto

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200K Sport (184bhp) 2d

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200K Sport (184bhp) 2d Tip Auto

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280 Sport 2d Tip Auto

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350 Sport 2d Tip Auto

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500 Sport 2d Tip Auto

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500 Sport (388bhp) 2d Tip Auto

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220 CDi Sport 2d

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320 CDi Sport 2d Tip Auto

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