- coupe 98,778
- 2,962 below average
- 11,000 great
- San Jose, CA
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- 2,962 below average coupe 98,778 gasoline black automatic
2008 mercedes-benz clk-class review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Stylish coupes and convertibles great for many roles. introductionthe mercedes-benz clk feels right in just about any role. Those who prefer understated, buttoned-down elegance will like the clk coupe. Extroverts and sun worshippers can choose the one-button convertible top on the clk cabriolet. new for 2008 is the limited–edition clk black series with a 500-horsepower engine. The v8 engines are still new yet now tested, having been introduced for the 2007 model year. the clk is one of the sportiest cars in the mercedes lineup. The clk has rear-wheel drive in a class increasingly populated by front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive cars, and it has a sporting flair many mid-size luxury cars lack. we think most drivers will be quite happy with the clk350 and its 268-horsepower v6. With its seven-speed automatic, the clk350 delivers a fine balance of spirited acceleration, quiet cruising and decent fuel mileage. The clk350 gets an epa-rated 17/25 mpg city/highway. drivers who demand more performance can choose the clk550. Its v8 generates 382 hp and an even more impressive 391 pound-feet of torque. (torque is that force that launches the car from intersections and propels it up hills.) measured by acceleration and engine response, the clk550 meets just about any standard of high performance. The clk550 transmits a feeling of being more stuck to the road than the clk350 does, with sharper handling and better high-speed stability. meanwhile, the limited-production clk63 amg performs magnitudes better, delivering racecar levels of performance. Yet around town it's incredibly docile and belies its 475-hp amg engine. The clk63 amg black series kicks it up just a notch, boasting 500 hp. on the open road, the clk, no matter the model, is satisfying, responsive and exceptionally stable at high speeds. It inspires confidence on twisty roads and bears up well in a spirited drive. It's also easy to live with. Its ride is firm, but not intrusive. Its relatively small size makes it easy to park and maneuver in crowded city centers, but its back seat is roomy enough for two adults. in a word, the clk is balanced. Its stylish design and elegant interior make it a pleasant place to spend time, and it delivers mercedes cachet that works in almost any circumstance. lineupthe 2008 mercedes-benz clk comes in coupe and convertible body styles. Three models are available, distinguished by engine size: clk350, clk550, clk63amg. All come with a seven-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually with buttons on the steering wheel. the clk350 coupe 46,450) and cabriolet 54,500) are powered by a 3. 5-liter v6, which develops 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. standard features include leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control with pollen and dust filter, 10-way adjustable power seats with three memory settings and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Black-stained ash wood trim is standard, and more traditional burl walnut is available as a no-charge option. The cabriolet features a fully automatic, heavily insulated convertible top. the clk550 coupe 55,150) and cabriolet 63,200) get the 5. 5-liter engine that generates 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. the clk63 amg 89,500) is available as a cabriolet and as the black series 135,000). Both are built by a single technician at mercedes racing subsidiary amg. options are grouped in three packages: premium i, ii, and iii. Exact content and price vary with the model. On the clk350 coupe, premium i 2,530) includes auto-dimming mirrors, a programmable built-in garage door opener, a premium harman/kardon stereo with six-cd changer and a glass sunroof. Premium ii 3,630) adds turning bi-xenon headlights with washers and a heated windshield washer system. Premium iii 4630) includes everything in pi and pii, plus ventilated seats. stand-alone options include a navigation system combined with on-screen control for the stereo and air conditioning 2,270); sirius satellite radio 510); hands-free telephone communication 925); wood and leather steering wheel 540); heated front seats 700); electronic trunk closer 520); and keyless go push-button starting 1,100). For that extra special touch, designo silver edition and graphite edition trim packages are available 7,050). safety features that come on all clks include multi-stage front-impact airbags. Coupes get front passenger side-impact airbags that protect the torso, and curtain-style head protection airbags for both front and rear passengers. The convertibles combine both torso and head protection in the same side-impact airbags. The also feature pop-up rollbars that automatically deploy if the electronics sense a pending rollover. Teleaid accident notification is standard. Side-impact airbags for the rear passengers are optional 390). Anti-lock brakes (abs) with emergency brake assist and electronic stability control are standard. The clk looks forceful, but also elegant and sophisticated, and it blends form and function nicely. Under the rear half of its sweeping roofline is a back seat with room for two adults, not the parcel shelf that passes for a seat in some high-end coupes. the clk is a fairly compact car, based on a lengthened version of the same chassis used for the small mercedes c-class sedans. Yet the designers have successfully infused it with the presence and bearing of a much larger coupe like the big mercedes cl. the coupe aesthetic starts with the profile. The clk dispenses with a center roof pillar, so the roof sweeps uninterrupted from the base of the windshield to the trunk lid. The rear windows lower completely below the sill, emphasizing the smooth, open flow, and the effect is enhanced by the absence of any visible antenna for the radio, telephone or navigation system. The clk replaces a conventional steel trunk lid with a composite panel that allows the antennas to be imbedded the lid's structure. the second, unmistakable coupe element is the clk's front end. This mercedes forgoes the traditional hood ornament in favor of a lower, much larger three-pointed star embedded in the wide, three-slat grille, which greets the world with just a hint of a sneer. And there's more to the headlights than slick design. The optional bi-xenon lights swivel to point into curves and are equipped with high-pressure washing jets; they also change beam angle as the clk moves up and down with road imperfections, keeping the high-intensity light below the sight line of the drivers in oncoming cars. when its fabric top is closed, the clk cabriolet is nearly identical in silhouette to the coupe, with only a hint of a break in the roofline where it meets the trunk lid. The fabric top is fully lined and insulated, and opening or closing it is a one-button operation. Roughly 30 seconds after the driver hits the button, the top tucks neatly under a hard cover behind the rear seats. Rollover protection hoops are integrated in the rear-seat headrests, allowing the same clean look when the top is down. In the event of an imminent collision or rollover in the cabriolet, two roll bars deploy and lock in place within 0. 3 seconds. details distinguish the clk models. The clk350 has neutral-tinted glass and gray vanes in its grille, while the clk550 has blue-tinted glass, high-gloss black vanes with chrome trim on the grille, and a short rear spoiler. The hotrod clk63 amg sports a front valance with three separate sections, mesh grillwork and flared rocker panels between the wheels. the clk350 and clk550 come with 17-inch wheels, slightly wider with fatter tires in back, to create the staggered-wheel look of a race car. The wheels on the clk350 are a light-alloy five-spoke design. Those on the clk550 feature an amg-styled monoblock design. The clk63 amg has 18-inch wheels in a highly polished double-spoke pattern with lower profile z-rated tires. the optional sport appearance package for the clk350 includes special 10-spoke aluminum wheels, a sports suspension that lowers the clk slightly, and cross-drilled brake rotors that are visible through the wheels. The brake calipers are painted with mercedes script. interiorthe mercedes-benz clk is a fairly compact car, but there is enough space and seat adjustment inside to accommodate very tall people in front. Generally, the cabin has the look and feel of success. materials are very good throughout. Soft polyurethane sprayed onto the dashboard provides an attractive appearance and a luxurious feel. Black-stained ash wood trim and black carpet is standard, though traditional burl walnut is available at no charge. Nice touches of wood and gathered leather on the door panels make for a very attractive cabin. when front passengers close the doors, an electric arm on each side of the clk extends to present the seatbelts, making it easier to reach the belts. The belt presenters retract once the belts are buckled. It works well, though we've seen passengers startled by them, fearing the return of the motorized mouse. most controls and switches, including climate adjustments and audio, are stacked in the center of the dash above the console. They're easy to locate and big enough. Climate Control✔ Power Seats✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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