Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet (2003 - 2009) review
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PROS
Looks great with the roof up or down, very refined, strong performance, good to drive
CONS
Expensive to run, no diesels in the line-up, poor manual gearbox
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At a glance
- New price: £32,170 - £52,630
- Used price: £995 - £5,960 Explore used prices
- Fuel economy: 24 - 32 mpg
- Road tax cost: £325 - £570
- Insurance group: 35 - 47 How much is it to insure?
Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet rivals
As desirable cars go - a four seat convertible with a Mercedes-Benz badge on the front must be high up the list. That's exactly what you get with the CLK Convertible. It's also superbly built with a robust, if rather drab, interior. On the move the CLK is enjoyable and composed to drive - and even with the roof down it still feels strong and taut in corners.
It may have four-seat but it isn't the most practical of cars (few convertibles are). However the biggest down side is the lack of a diesel engine in the line-up. Odd considering the coupe version features the excellent 320 CDI unit.
