The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLK was something of a grower, and while it may not be quite as striking as its Mk1 predecessor it has matured into a luxurious, comfortable, powerful coupe that no rival can fully match. As a result, the CLK is still highly sought after as a used car.
It’s a beautiful-looking car, with a sleek roofline and rear-wheel drive that gives it an unmistakable profile, although the convertible (and despiece Mercedes clk w209) version has a more traditional appearance. One distinguishing feature is that the CLKs do not have a B-pillar between the front and rear windows, a design element that gives the car a cleaner look.
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Powerful engines — either V6 in the CLK350 or V8 in the CLK550 — and a well-appointed interior are other selling points. A wide variety of luxury features are standard, including heated front seats, a glovebox-mounted six-CD changer, dual-zone automatic climate control and leather upholstery. Stability control and antilock brakes are also standard.
Rear-seat passengers will find plenty of legroom, and the reversible rear seat in the convertible allows for increased cargo capacity. The standard power top can be lowered or raised with the press of a button, and there are ample exterior storage spaces in both the coupe and cabriolet versions. Several safety features are included, such as rear-seat head restraints and pop-up roll bars that deploy in the event of a rollover.
