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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209/A209)
| image = Mercedes CLK200Kompressor Sportpaket front.JPG
| caption = 
| manufacturer = DaimlerChrysler (2001–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2009)
| aka = 
| production = {{ubl
  |February 2001<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/CLK-320--C-209-E-32-2002---2005.xhtml?oid=4610|title=CLK 320 / C 209 E 32, 2002 - 2005|access-date=10 December 2023|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com}}</ref> – November 2008 (coupé)
  |February 2002<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/CLK-200-CGI-Cabriolet--A-209-E-18-DE-ML-2002---2003.xhtml?oid=2461907|title=CLK 200 CGI Cabriolet / A 209 E 18 DE ML, 2002 - 2003|access-date=10 December 2023|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com}}</ref> – August 2009 (convertible)
  }}
| model_years = 
| assembly = {{ubl
  |Germany: [[Place:Bremen|Bremen]]
  |Germany: Osnabrück
  }}
| designer = 
| class = [[Engineering:Grand tourer|Grand tourer]] ([[Engineering:S-segment|S]])
| body_style = {{ubl
  |2-door [[Engineering:Coupé|coupé]]
  |2-door [[Engineering:Convertible|convertible]]
  }}
| layout = [[Engineering:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| platform = 
| related = [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)]]
| engine = {{ubl |Petrol:
  |1.8 L ''M271'' I4
  |2.6 – 3.2 L ''M112'' V6
  |3.0 – 3.5 L ''M272'' V6
  |5.0 – 5.4 L ''M113'' V8
  |5.5 L ''M273'' V8
  |6.2 L ''M156'' V8
|Diesel:
  |2.1 L ''[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM646 engine|OM646]]'' I4
  |2.7 L [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM612 engine|''OM612'']] I5
  |3.0 L ''[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM642 engine|OM642]]'' V6
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
  |6-speed [[Engineering:Manual transmission|manual]]
  |6-speed ''Sequentronic'' [[Engineering:Automated manual transmission|automated manual]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/CLK-200-Compressor--C-209-E-18-ML-2002---2005.xhtml?oid=4607|title=CLK 200 Compressor|access-date=28 November 2023|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com}}</ref>
  |[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission|5G-Tronic]] [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  |[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic transmission|7G-Tronic]] automatic
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2715|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4638|-|4652|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1740|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1400|-|1415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1540|-|1875|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208)|Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208/A208)]]
| successor = [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207)|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207/A207)]]<br>[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)]]
| sp = uk
}}

The '''C209/A209 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class''' is the second generation of the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class]] range of mid-size / [[Engineering:Compact executive car|compact executive]] coupes produced between 2001 and 2009. The body styles of the range are:

* 2-door [[Engineering:Coupé|coupé]] (C209)
* 2-door [[Engineering:Convertible|convertible]] (A209)

It was replaced by the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207)|Mercedes-Benz C207/A207 E-Class]] in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/mercedes-benz-replaces-clk-e-class-coupe|title=Mercedes-Benz replaces CLK with E-class coupe|work=Autoweek|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref> In some cases, the Mercedes-Benz C205/A205 C-Class also replaced it; with the 43 and 63 AMG versions being the sole example (as replacements for the CLK 55 and CLK 63).

== Development and launch ==
The C209/A209 CLK is based on the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)|Mercedes W203 C-Class]] platform, and uses [[Engineering:Rack and pinion|rack-and-pinion]] steering, instead of the [[Engineering:Recirculating ball|recirculating ball]] design from the previous generation.<ref name="media.daimler.com">{{Cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/World-premiere-at-the-Geneva-Motor-Show-The-new-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-Class-Cabriolet.xhtml?oid=9920473|title=World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show: The new Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet {{!}} marsMediaSite|website=marsMediaSite|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref> It also uses a [[Engineering:Multi-link suspension|three-link front suspension]], and aluminium rear [[Engineering:Multi-link suspension|multi-link suspension]].<ref name="media.daimler.com"/> Compared to its predecessor, the second generation CLK is {{convert|61|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} longer, {{convert|18|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wider, and {{convert|28|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} taller.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Chassis-and-control-systems-right-on-track.xhtml?oid=9904784|title=Chassis and control systems: right on track {{!}} marsMediaSite|website=marsMediaSite|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>

At introduction, a 3.2-litre V6, 5.0-litre V8, 5.4-litre V8, and 2.7L inline-5 [[Chemistry:Diesel fuel|diesel]] engine was available, which were all replaced by 2006.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/mercedes-benz-clk-news|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK - News - Car and Driver|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref>

== Body styles ==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="250" perrow="3">
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK200 Kompressor rear.jpg|C209 coupé (Japan)
File:2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Elegance Automatic 3.2 Rear.jpg|A209 convertible (United Kingdom)
</gallery>

=== Coupé (C209) ===
The production version CLK was unveiled at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2002|2002 Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/en-gb/releases/396/|title=WORLD PREMIERE AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS CABRIOLET|access-date=2018-05-05}}</ref>

=== Convertible (A209) ===
Convertible CLK models feature a three-layered electric soft top, that can be operated via the keyfob or at speeds up to 8&nbsp;km/h (5&nbsp;mph) in 20 seconds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2004-mercedes-benz-clk-class-cabriolet-first-drive-review|title=2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-class Cabriolet|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref> Convertible models were originally manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück in 2003, but production was later moved to [[Place:Bremen|Bremen]], {{wipe|Germany}} in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/209-series-CLK-Class-Convertibles-2005---2009.xhtml?oid=453281|title=209 series CLK-Class Convertibles, 2005 - 2009 {{!}} marsClassic|website=marsClassic|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref> The CLK Cabriolet was unveiled at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2003|2003 Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/6---16-March-2003.xhtml?oid=4913308|title=
Geneva Motor Show: world premiere for CLK Convertible|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com|access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref>

== Equipment ==
Standard equipment includes [[Engineering:Anti-lock braking system|antilock brakes]], [[Engineering:Electronic stability control|electronic stability control]], power seats, and dual-zone climate control.<ref name="Top Speed">{{Cite news|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/mercedes/2006-mercedes-clk-class-ar11052.html|title=2006 Mercedes CLK-Class Review @ Top Speed|work=Top Speed|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2009-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-Class-Overview-c21241|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|website=CarGurus|language=en|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref> Models were also offered in ''Elegance'' and ''Avantgarde'' specification.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motoring.com.au/mercedes-benz-clk-cabriolet-3850/|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet - motoring.com.au|last=Butler|first=Glenn|date=2003-05-01|work=motoring.com.au|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Elegance'' models feature green-tinted glass, a grey coloured grille, 7-spoke polished 16-inch alloy wheels, and wood interior trim, while ''Avantgarde'' models featured blue-tinted glass, a black coloured grille, 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, aluminium interior trim, as well as stiffer springs, thicker [[Engineering:Anti-roll bar|anti-roll bar]]s, and a {{convert|15|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} lower ride height.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko.xhtml?rs=1&ls=L2VuL2luc3RhbmNlL2tvLnhodG1sP29pZD05OTA2NjI5JnJlbElkPTYwODIyJmZyb21PaWQ9OTkwNjYyOSZib3JkZXJzPXRydWUmcmVzdWx0SW5mb1R5cGVJZD00MDYyNyZ2aWV3VHlwZT1saXN0JnNvcnREZWZpbml0aW9uPVBVQkxJU0hFRF9BVC0yJnRodW1iU2NhbGVJbmRleD0wJnJvd0NvdW50c0luZGV4PTU!&oid=9904649|title=Model concept and equipment: exquisite in every sense {{!}} marsMediaSite|website=marsMediaSite|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>

In 2005, a Sports edition, based on the ''Avantgarde'' specification, was introduced and featured six-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, cross-drilled brake rotors, and bi-xenon headlights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko.xhtml?oid=9918613&ls=L3NlYXJjaHJlc3VsdC9zZWFyY2hyZXN1bHQueGh0bWw_c2VhcmNoU3RyaW5nPUNMSyZzZWFyY2hJZD0wJnNlYXJjaFR5cGU9ZGV0YWlsZWQmYm9yZGVycz10cnVlJnJlc3VsdEluZm9UeXBlSWQ9NDA2MjYmdmlld1R5cGU9bGlzdCZzb3J0RGVmaW5pdGlvbj1QVUJMSVNIRURfQVQtMiZ0aHVtYlNjYWxlSW5kZXg9MCZyb3dDb3VudHNJbmRleD01&rs=3|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition: Exclusive Coupés and Cabriolets now even more dynamic and attractive {{!}} marsMediaSite|website=marsMediaSite|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/Mercedes+CLK+Coupe+Sports-1099.html|title=Mercedes CLK 320 Cdi Coupe Sport Review|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref> An AMG Sports package was also available, featuring a restyled front bumper, a spoiler lip on the boot, and 18-inch wheels. The ''Elegance'' and ''Avantgarde'' models were also updated, now featuring nine-spoke 16-inch wheels, and five spoke 17-inch wheels respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/209-series-CLK-Class-Coups-2005---2009.xhtml?oid=4605|title=209 series CLK-Class Coupés, 2005 - 2009 {{!}} marsClassic|website=marsClassic|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>

== Models ==
=== Petrol engines ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!Model
!Year
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |CLK 200 <br> Kompressor
|2002–2006
| rowspan="2" |M271 E18 <br> 1.8 L Supercharged I4
|{{convert|120|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,500 rpm
|{{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 3,500 rpm
|9.9 s
|-
|2007–2010
|{{convert|135|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,500 rpm
|{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 2,800 rpm
|9.1 s (8.8 s manual)
|-
|CLK 200 CGI
|2003–2005
|M271 DE18 <br> 1.8 L GDI I4
|{{convert|125|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,300 rpm
|{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 3,000 rpm
|9.2 s
|-
|CLK 240
|2002–2005
|M112 E26 <br> 2.6 L V6
|{{convert|125|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,500 rpm
|{{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 4,500 rpm
|9.5 s
|-
|CLK 280
|2005–2010
|M272 E30 <br> 3.0 L V6
|{{convert|170|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 6,000 rpm
|{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 2,500 rpm
|7.4 s
|-
|CLK 320
|2002–2005
|M112 E32 <br> 3.2 L V6
|{{convert|165|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,700 rpm
|{{convert|310|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 3,000–4,600 rpm
|7.9 s
|-
|CLK 350
|2005–2010
|M272 E35 <br> 3.5 L V6
|{{convert|200|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 6,000 rpm
|{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 2,400–5,000 rpm
|6.2 s
|-
|CLK 500
|2002–2006
|M113 E50 <br> 5.0 L V8
|{{convert|225|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,600 rpm
|{{convert|460|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 2,700–4,250 rpm
|5.7 s <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zero60times.com/0-60-times/mercedes-benz/clk-class/|title = Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 0-60 Times and Quarter Time}}</ref>
|-
|CLK 550
|2007–2010
|M273 E55 <br> 5.5 L V8
|{{convert|285|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 6,000 rpm
|{{convert|530|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 2,800–4,800 rpm
|5.2 s
|-
|CLK 55 AMG
|2002–2006
|M113 E55 <br> 5.4 L V8 
|{{convert|270|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,750 rpm
|{{convert|510|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 4,000 rpm
|5.2 s
|-
|CLK DTM AMG
|2004-2006
|M113 E55 <br> 5.4 L V8
|{{cvt|582|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} <br> at 6,100&nbsp;rpm
at 7,000 rpm
|{{cvt|800|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} 
at 3500 rpm
|3.9 s
|-
|CLK 63 AMG
|2006–2010
|M156 E62 <br> 6.2 L V8
|{{cvt|481|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} <br> at 6,800 rpm
|{{convert|630|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,000 rpm
|4.6-4.5 s
|-
|CLK 63 AMG Black Series
|2007–2009
|M156 E62 <br> 6.2 L V8
|{{cvt|507|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} <br> at 7,200 rpm
|{{convert|630|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 5,250 rpm
|4.3-4.1 s
|}

=== Diesel engines ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!Model
!Year
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|CLK 220 CDI
|2005–2009
|[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM646 engine|OM646 DE22]] <br> 2.1 L I4
|{{cvt|150|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} <br> at 4,200 rpm
|{{convert|340|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 2,000 rpm
|10.4 s (10.2 s manual)
|-
|CLK 270 CDI
|2002–2005
|[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM612 engine|OM612 DE27]] <br> 2.7 L I5
|{{cvt|170|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} <br> at 4,200 rpm
|{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 1,800–2,600 rpm
|9.4 s
|-
|CLK 320 CDI
|2005–2010
|OM642 DE30 <br> 3.0 L V6
|{{cvt|224|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} <br> at 3,800 rpm
|{{convert|510|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br> at 1,400 rpm
|6.4 s (6.9 s manual)
|}

== Special models ==
=== CLK DTM AMG (2004-2006) ===
The CLK DTM AMG was a limited edition high-performance version of the CLK, to celebrate the racing version of the CLK winning the 2003 German Touring Car Championship (DTM) season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG - driving a legend | work = Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/2004-mercedes-benz-clk-dtm-amg-driving-legend |access-date=2018-05-04 |language=en}}</ref> Only 100 coupés and 80 convertibles were built for the European market only, with the coupé version produced for the 2004 model year, and the [[Engineering:Convertible|convertible]] version made for the 2006 model year.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2005-01-01 |title=Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine |language=en-US |work=Automobile Magazine |url=http://www.automobilemag.com/news/mercedes-benz-clk-dtm/ |access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref> The road version, on the other hand, was a [[Engineering:Supercharger|supercharged]] {{cvt|5439|cc|L CID|1|abbr=on}} [[Engineering:Overhead camshaft#Single overhead camshaft|SOHC]] [[Engineering:Multi-valve#Three-valve cylinder head|3 valve]]s per [[Physics:Cylinder (engine)|cylinder]] V8 engine rated at {{cvt|428|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 7000 [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]] and {{cvt|800|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3500 rpm of [[Physics:Torque|torque]], channeled through a [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission|Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission]] to the rear wheels, capable of a top speed of {{cvt|322|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 October 2016 |title=Five reasons why you need this Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/five-reasons-why-you-need-mercedes-benz-clk-dtm-amg#2 |access-date=2018-05-04 |website=www.topgear.com |language=en-uk}}</ref> Weighing {{cvt|1,742|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, the CLK DTM AMG goes from {{cvt|0-100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 3.9 seconds.

<gallery widths=200 heights=140>
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Coupé.jpg|CLK DTM AMG Coupé
Mercedes CLK DTM C209 3.jpg|CLK DTM AMG Convertible
</gallery>

=== CLK 63 AMG Black Series (2007-2009)  ===
[[File:2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series in Silver, front left (Brooklyn).jpg|thumb|CLK 63 AMG Black Series]]
The CLK 63 AMG Black Series is a high-performance version of the CLK 63 AMG [[Engineering:Coupé|coupé]], produced between 2007 and 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2008-mercedes-benz-clk63-amg-black-series-road-test|title=2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref> 500 examples were produced in total, with 349 headed to the United States and only 120 examples built with right-hand drive. It is powered by the M156 {{convert|6208|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} V8, producing {{cvt|500|bhp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm and {{cvt|630|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 5,250 rpm and uses Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres and features Mercedes' [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic transmission|SpeedShift 7G-Tronic transmission]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://jalopnik.com/for-51-888-this-2008-mercedes-benz-clk-63-could-be-yo-1789343482|title=For $51,888, This 2008 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Could Be Your Ultimate Black Friday Deal|last=Emslie|first=Rob|work=Jalopnik|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jdpower.com/cars/mercedes-benz/clk-class/2008|title=2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|last=rayadmin|date=2015-07-27|work=J.D. Power Cars|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref> Additional features also include a manually adjustable suspension system designed and manufactured by KW, a [[Engineering:Limited-slip differential|limited-slip differential]], larger air [[Engineering:Intake|intake]]s, [[Engineering:Bucket seat|bucket seat]]s, 19-inch [[Engineering:Alloy wheel|alloy wheel]]s, and a [[Engineering:Spoiler (car)|spoiler]], [[Engineering:Diffuser (automotive)|diffuser]], and wider [[Engineering:Fender (vehicle)|fenders]] made of [[Chemistry:Carbon fibers|carbon fibre]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/test-drive-mercedes-benz-clk-63-amg-black-series-10041|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK-class CLK 63 2008 Review|website=CarsGuide|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=KW Suspension - Mercedes AMG high-performance cars with KW Coilovers - Mercedes AMG high-performance cars with KW Coilovers |url=https://www.kw-suspensions.it/azienda_partner_amg.asp |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=www.kw-suspensions.it}}</ref> The rear seats have also been removed in order to save weight,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/benz-launches-street-racer-9742|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK63 2008 Review|website=CarsGuide|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref> and the top speed has been extended to {{cvt|300|km/h|mph|0}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/mercedes-clk63-amg-black-series-2008-review/|title=Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series (2008) review|work=CAR Magazine|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref>

=== F1 safety car ===
[[File:Hockenheim F1 safetycar.jpg|thumb|CLK AMG F1 Safety car]]
In 2003, the CLK 55 AMG was used as a [[Engineering:Safety car#Formula One|F1 safety car]]. The CLK 63 AMG was also used as a F1 safety car for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mercedes-AMG GT S: Bernd Mayländer's new safety car |url=http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/news/2015/03/mercedes-amg-gt-s-bernd-maylaenders-neues-safety-car-15030912.html |access-date=22 July 2017 |website=www.motorsport-total.com}}</ref>

== Model year changes ==
=== 2004 ===
* Handling improvements in the form of modified axle bearings and more direct steering<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/209-series-CLK-Class-Coups-2002---2005.xhtml?oid=453368|title=209 series CLK-Class Coupés, 2002 - 2005 {{!}} marsClassic|website=marsClassic|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>

=== 2005 facelift ===
A facelift was introduced in June 2005. Major changes include:

* Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, grille with three louvres instead of four, and restyled taillights<ref name="Top Speed"/>
* [[Comand APS#COMAND 2.0.2FCOMAND 2.0 MOPF|COMAND 2.0]] upgraded to DVD-based [[Comand APS#COMAND-APS NTG2|COMAND-APS]] system, introducing iPod integration<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Mercedes-Benz-CLK-Class-New-technology-for-even-more-dynamic-driving-pleasure.xhtml?oid=9918460|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: New technology for even more dynamic driving pleasure {{!}} marsMediaSite|website=marsMediaSite|language=en-EN|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>
* Updated center console with improved layout and switches
* New [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic transmission|7G-Tronic automatic transmission]] replaces the old [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission|5G-Tronic]] system<ref name="Top Speed"/>
* The CLK 240, CLK 320, and CLK 55 AMG are replaced by newer models<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/cl/208571/|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet (2003 - 2010) used car review {{!}} Car review {{!}} RAC Drive|website=www.rac.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2007-mercedes-benz-clk63-amg-cabriolet-short-take-road-test|title=2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2007 ===
* Introduction of CLK 550 and CLK 63 AMG models<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/clk-class/2007/2007-mercedes-benz-clk63-ml63-2/|title=2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet/ML63 AMG First Look - Motor Trend|date=2006-07-01|work=Motor Trend|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Introduction of Sports and AMG Sports package<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cars.com/research/mercedes_benz-clk_class-2009/|title=2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Overview|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>

== Sales figures ==
The following are the sales figures for the CLK in Europe and in the United States:<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://carsalesbase.com/european-car-sales-data/mercedes-benz/mercedes-benz-clk/|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK European sales figures|work=carsalesbase.com|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/05/mercedes-benz-clk-sales-figures-usa-canada/|title=Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Sales Figures -|date=2013-05-30|work=GCBC|access-date=2018-05-28|language=en-US}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!Year
!EU total
!US total
|-
|2002
|35,777
|17,251
|-
|2003
|54,305
|19,230
|-
|2004
|47,690
|22,556
|-
|2005
|34,601
|18,227
|-
|2006
|27,547
|16,415
|-
|2007
|22,117
|15,009
|-
|2008
|14,520
|10,844
|-
|2009
|8,416
|7,150
|-
|2010
|221
|585
|-
|'''Total:'''
|'''245,194'''
|'''127,627'''
|}

== Motorsports ==
The Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM was a race version of the CLK that raced from 2002 DTM season and won the 2003 DTM season.

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==

{{Mercedes-Benz vehicles}}

[[Category:Mercedes-Benz model codes|C209]]
[[Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Convertibles]]

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