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Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet (1998-2003) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £29,785 - £44,047
Road tax cost £360 - £430
Insurance group 31 - 41
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 259 - 396 miles
Number of doors 2
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Quality; safety; style

CONS

Dull steering

Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet (98-03) rivals

Written by Parkers Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

Boasting excellent German engineering throughout and a supremely comfortable ride, the elegantly refined four-seat CLK cabriolet is based on Mercedes’ C-Class design. The supercharged 230K and V6 engines offer potent performance, while the 320 and 430 models mark this out as a highly sort-after car. There are three original versions of the CLK cabriolet available – Sport, Elegance and the top of the range Avantgarde – while the appropriately-named ‘Final Edition’ version was launched at the tail-end of the car’s life.

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