Mercedes-Benz 2005
CLK-Class
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Standing behind every CLK-Class is the passion, vision and experience of the world’s first automobile company.
Forget everything you know about driving
One look at the 2005 CLK and you just might forget about any other car — it’s been known to have that effect. Whether
it’s the taut, muscular lines of the pillarless Coupes or the adventuresome spirit of the Cabriolets, their appearance is
spellbinding. Inside, the magic continues with four individually contoured seats in hand-fitted leather, surrounded by
aluminium or Burl Walnut trim. All this beauty is more than skin deep, with the spirited performance of a responsive V-6
or the refined rumble of powerful V-8 engines, including the ultimate thrill of a 362-hp AMG V-8. On CLK 500 models,
you can revel in the industry’s first 7-speed automatic transmission. And since the CLK is a Mercedes-Benz, you also get
class-leading amenities, advanced safety features, impressive value and cachet that is simply unmatched. It all adds up
to a vehicle that makes a lot of sense — once you come back to your senses. Mercedes-Benz. You’re ready.
CLK 500
CLK 320
02 CLK 320
04 CLK 500
06 AMG
10 performance
CLK 55 AMG
12 safety/tele aid
14 designo /options
16 support/website
18 specifications/equipment
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CLK 320 Coupe. CLK 320 Cabriolet.
Love at first sight
Your heart beats faster, your breath quickens. There’s no denying the attraction. But who could blame you? Both
the CLK 320 Coupe and CLK 320 Cabriolet possess rare beauty. Notice the pillarless elegance of the CLK 320
Coupe — a testament to passionate engineering that creates a strong roof structure without disturbing the
timeless open-window design. Or the CLK 320 Cabriolet, whose lines are as inspiring with the top up as the view
is with the top down. And as you view both Coupe and Cabriolet seductively poised on their newly standard
staggered-width 5-spoke 17" alloy wheels, listening to the silky purr of that 215-hp V-6, you have to wonder:
Is it possible to be in love with only one?
a.
CLK 320 Coupe shown in Diamond Silver metallic with optional sunroof, power rear-window sunshade and Tele Aid system.
CLK 320 Coupe shown in
Stone with optional power
rear-window sunshade and
Burl Walnut wood trim.
It starts as soon as you sit down and instantly connect with the CLK 320. From the supple leather of supportive 10-way power front seats to the reassuring
touch of the leather-wrapped steering wheel and sport shift knob, it’s an environment to savour. Enjoy the modern look of patterned aluminium trim on the doors,
dash and console, or delight in the visual warmth of optional hand-polished Burl Walnut wood. Become immersed in the depth of the new optional 320-watt
harman / kardon ® digital surround sound system,1 with 12 speakers in the Coupe and 10 in the Cabriolet. The attention to design, luxury and style make the
CLK 320 Coupe and Cabriolet the most personal of coupes and convertibles. And with an interior this inviting, you might wonder — why did we design a
programmable easy-exit feature that makes it so easy to leave?
b.
c.
a.
Chrome exhaust tip
Hinting at the spirited power beneath
the hood, this eye-catching, enlarged
chrome exhaust tip brings the perfect
finishing touch to the CLK’s design.
b.
Standard 17" alloy wheels
Staggered-width 5-spoke 17" alloy
wheels — dressed in 225/45 ZR17
front and 245/40 ZR17 rear highperformance tires2 — grab the eye as
well as the road.
d.
c.
Multifunction display
A tap of the steering wheel-mounted
controls lets you view displays of
information, including trip computer
data and outside temperature, and
control and program your vehicle
and audio settings.
d.
Cabriolet bass module
The CLK 320 Cabriolet’s optional
10-speaker harman/kardon digital
sound system features a special
woofer module designed to ensure rich
bass response, top up or top down.
1 240 watts on Cabriolet. 2 Z-rated tires are optimized for performance driving and may provide reduced ride comfort, increased tire noise, substantially increased treadwear and greater susceptibility to damage compared with H-rated tires.
Enduring passion
Many new-car owners enjoy a period where everything is exciting and new. And yet far too soon, the honeymoon is over. Not so with the
CLK 500. Whether you choose the CLK 500 Coupe or Cabriolet, the aggressive look of AMG-design lower bodywork wrapped around new
staggered-width 17" AMG thin-spoke monoblock alloy wheels never seems to get old. The feel of a 302-hp V-8 rocketing you to 100 km/h
in 5.9 seconds 1 through the quick shifts of the industry’s first 7-speed automatic transmission never loses its thrill. With a chassis
that eagerly responds to your wishes and 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston front calipers that nonchalantly shrug off speed, the most
familiar roads suddenly become more inviting. And along with this heart-pounding performance, the CLK 500 also remains remarkably
refined and poised in any driving situation, making it the perfect partner for a long-term relationship for those who love to drive.
CLK 500 Cabriolet shown in Brilliant Silver metallic with optional Keyless Go.
a.
New rear spoiler
The new rear lip spoiler offers a
final goodbye to the air as the
aerodynamic lines of the CLK 500
slice through the atmosphere.
a.
b.
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AMG-design front air dam
Technically, the large front air
dam with mesh intakes enhances
aerodynamics and gives the
powerful 5.0-litre V-8 and front
brakes the air they crave. We also
think it just looks cool.
Bi-Xenon headlamps
The CLK 500’s high-performance
Bi-Xenon headlamps provide better
vision over longer distances on
both high and low beams. They
also incorporate heated highpressure washers.
1 CLK 500 Coupe. 6.2 seconds for CLK 500 Cabriolet. 2004 figures shown. Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer’s
track results and may vary depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.
CLK 500 Coupe. CLK 500 Cabriolet.
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We’d like to tell you that after the excitement of a new CLK 500 wears off, there’s plenty to keep you happy for years to come. But we
can’t. Because with its timeless design, outstanding performance and unmatched luxury, the excitement never goes away. Perhaps it’s
the thoughtful touches like front seats that move up and forward for easy access to the rear seats, or thought-provoking features like
more standard air bags than any competitor. Or the interiors awash in hand-fitted leather and Burl Walnut trim, and filled with newly
optional digital surround sound. The CLK 500 even adds a new 7-speed transmission — a true enthusiast’s automatic — and advanced digital
climate control to help keep you cool as you challenge your favourite road. You can even select optional two-tone leather with sporty
patterned aluminium trim. So even though you may occasionally have to park your CLK 500, you’ll never have to curb your enthusiasm.
c.
d.
e.
c.
7-speed automatic transmission
The industry’s first 7-speed automatic
helps to seamlessly provide the
perfect gear for every situation. A
driver-selectable Comfort mode starts
the vehicle moving in 2nd gear and
upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve
control when traction is limited.
d.
Fingertip shift controls
Enjoying the 7-speed automatic
transmission is even more fun with
fingertip shift controls that let
you enjoy the Touch Shift feature
without having to take your hands
off the wheel.
e.
Digital climate control
The CLK 500’s dual-zone climate
control system features left and
right temperature and airflow
controls, and a charcoal filter that
automatically recirculates interior air
when it senses an increase in smog.
CLK 500 Cabriolet shown in Charcoal.
First things first
When performance is the priority, there’s no choice like the CLK 55 AMG, the creation of the high-performance
division of Mercedes-Benz. A handcrafted 5,439-cc V-8 pumping out 362 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque serves up 100 km/h
in as little as 5.2 seconds,1 while AMG SpeedShift™ programming gives the 5-speed automatic transmission 35%
faster gear changes — easily snapped off by Formula One-style buttons on the steering wheel. As responsive as it
is refined, the CLK 55 also features suspension and braking systems calibrated by AMG. And whether it’s the Coupe
or Cabriolet, the predatory lines of the CLK 55 AMG stand apart from the crowd, with new 18" wheels carrying
225/40 ZR18 front and 255/35 ZR18 rear high-performance tires,2 aggressively contoured side sills, and a functional
rear lip spoiler — the element that drivers of other high-performance cars are most likely to see.
a.
AMG wheels, tires and brakes
Massive disc brakes with perforated
front rotors and enlarged 6-piston
front /4-piston rear AMG calipers give
arresting braking performance. New
staggered-width 18" double-spoke
AMG alloy wheels are equally adept
at stopping passersby in their tracks.
a.
CLK 55 AMG Coupe shown in Brilliant Silver metallic.
b.
b.
Low-backpressure exhaust
Announcing your presence is a deep
362-hp V-8 rumble speaking through
a free-flowing dual exhaust system
that’s also respectfully subdued at
cruising speeds. The stainless-steel
tips — two on the Cabriolet and four on
the Coupe — make sure you’re seen
as well as heard.
CLK 55 AMG Coupe. CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet.
When you’re driving a car capable of storming to 100 km/h
in as little as 5.2 seconds,1 you require nothing less than the
pinnacle of comfort and control. The CLK 55 AMG Coupe and
Cabriolet put it all at your fingertips — literally — starting with
manual shift buttons on the spokes of the leather-wrapped
steering wheel. To make sure other parts of your body are
equally well supported, AMG-design heated multicontour
sport front seats feature pneumatic side bolsters, dual lumbar
supports, and thigh support. Rich Charcoal leather seats
feature soft, sanded nubuck inserts in your choice of Charcoal,
Merlot Red or Dark Blue. Sand-cast aluminium trim lends a
cool, confident presence throughout the cabin, or, for a more
traditional look, rich Burl Walnut trim is optional.
CLK 55 AMG Coupe shown in Charcoal/Dark Blue.
1 CLK 55 AMG Coupe. 5.4 seconds for Cabriolet. Stated rates of
acceleration are based upon manufacturer’s track results and may
vary depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions,
driving style, elevation and vehicle load. 2 AMG 18" wheels and
accompanying high-speed-rated tires provide substantially increased
treadwear and reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious
wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or
damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles.
c.
c.
Fingertip shift controls
Tapping the steering wheel-mounted
buttons lets you manually shift up
or down through the forward gears,
for Formula One-inspired control
without having to take your hands
off the wheel.
d.
d.
Badge of honour
Step over the AMG stainless-steel
door sill trim and enter the world
of passionate performance. Subtle
metal detailing in the sport front
seats proudly carries the AMG
insignia as well.
e.
e.
AMG-design instrument cluster
Fashion or function? Distinctive ivorycolour instruments with bright red
indicators and a matte chrome
surround are as handsome as they
are quickly read. At night, soft white
backlighting adds to the ambience.
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CLK 500 Cabriolet shown in Pewter metallic.
CLK 500 Coupe shown in Pewter metallic with optional sunroof.
CLK-Class engines and transmissions.
All for one
To create a perfect partnership between you, your CLK and the road, Mercedes-Benz takes an integrated approach
to performance. This means that all elements — handling, acceleration, braking — are balanced to create a driving
experience that exceeds expectations in every area. At the heart of CLK performance is a variety of powerplants:
a smooth and responsive V-6, a powerful and refined V-8, and an adrenaline-surging AMG V-8. And for each engine,
there is a transmission specifically designed to give you unmatched comfort and control, whether you’re enjoying
a spirited drive on your favourite twisty road, or effortlessly gliding through your daily commute.
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CLK 320 V-6 and CLK 500 V-8 engines
Giving you the responsive horses you’d expect from a maker of thoroughbreds,
the 3.2-litre V-6 in the CLK 320 produces a vigorous 215 hp and 229 lb-ft of
torque, enough to post a 0–100 time as quick as 7.6 seconds.1 The CLK 500
gets its motivation from a potent 5.0-litre V-8 that puts out 302 hp and 339
lb-ft of torque to rocket you to 100 in as little as 5.9 seconds.1 And because
our engines are as well mannered as they are muscular, both models feature
twin-spark ignition and 3-valve-per-cylinder design to help reduce emissions.
1 Coupe figures shown. 8.2 seconds for CLK 320 Cabriolet; 6.2 seconds for CLK 500 Cabriolet. 2004 CLK 500 figures shown. Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer’s track
results and may vary depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.
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5-speed and 7-speed automatic transmissions
Whether it’s the smooth 5-speed automatic in the CLK 320, the industry’s only
7-speed automatic in the CLK 500, or the CLK 55 AMG’s 5-speed automatic —
with AMG SpeedShift™ programming that provides 35% quicker shifts — you’ve
got advanced powertrain management. Every CLK transmission also features
our adaptive programming, which matches shift points to suit your driving
demeanour. Tap the gear lever to the left or right of Drive to enjoy the
manual-style control of Touch Shift. Or hold the lever to the left for a second,
and this interactive wonder will automatically choose the ideal passing gear.
POWER: 362 hp
POWER: 302 hp
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CLK 55 AMG V-8
CLK 500 V-8
POWER: 215 hp
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CLK 55 AMG V-8 engine
Handcrafted by a single technician
with hand-selected components for
ideal balance, the CLK 55 AMG’s
362-hp V-8 is a unique blend of
modern technology and old-world
craftsmanship.
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Safety first
It happens when you least expect it. And even though you can’t predict an accident, you can prepare for one. It’s something
Mercedes-Benz has been doing for over half a century. Our integrated approach to safety starts by optimizing your ability to stay out
of harm’s way, with responsive handling and features such as our Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and emergency-sensing Brake
Assist. When a collision is simply unavoidable, the CLK-Class is prepared to help protect you with a robust structure, advanced
safety technologies and the most standard air bags in its class. You might not know what lies around the corner, but you can drive
confidently knowing your CLK-Class is always ready for an impromptu meeting.
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Active Safety
Advanced seat belts
A suite of standard air bags
Occupant Classification System
To help you avoid an accident:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
4-wheel multilink suspension
Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Brake Assist
All four seat belts feature Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs), which help
remove seat-belt slack in a sufficiently
severe front or rear impact, and belt force
limiters, which can help reduce the peak
deceleration forces on belted occupants.
Every CLK provides dual-stage front
air bags. In the CLK Coupes, there are
also front and rear side-impact air
bags, and Head Protection Curtains
that span the length of the side
windows. The CLK Cabriolets provide
head/thorax air bags up front, along
with rear side-impact air bags.1
OCS automatically turns the front
passenger’s front air bag on or off — or
helps determine its inflation rate — based
on the weight category determined by
weight sensor readings from the front
passenger seat.2
High-strength/low-alloy steel
Side-impact protection
Pop-up roll bars
HSLA steel is used in critical areas
throughout the CLK-Class body shell,
to help create an exceptionally rigid
structure designed to maximize integrity
and minimize chassis flex for improved
handling precision.
Reinforced doors, door sills, floorpan,
roof and dashboard supports in every
CLK-Class are part of an integrated
safety structure that affords formidable
side-impact protection.
If sensors detect an impending rollover,
pop-up roll bars integrated into the CLK
Cabriolet rear head restraints deploy
automatically in just 0.3 second.3
Passive Safety
To help protect you in an accident:
Seat-belt Emergency Tensioning Devices
Seat-belt force limiters
A head restraint for every occupant
Adaptive dual-stage front air bags
Four side-impact air bags and Head Protection
Curtains (Coupes)
Two head/thorax air bags for front-seat
passengers and two side-impact air bags
for rear-seat passengers (Cabriolets)
Pop-up roll bars (Cabriolets)
Reinforced body structure
Optional Tele Aid system
Tele Aid
The optional Tele Aid system uses GPS satellites plus a digital cellular link to provide 24-hour live assistance at the touch of any of
three buttons in your CLK-Class. If you need help — or see someone who does — the SOS button is for summoning emergency aid.
Press the i-button for information. And the wrench button connects you to our legendary Roadside Assistance. Tele Aid also includes
Automatic Collision Notification, which engages the SOS function if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) deploys, as
well as stolen vehicle tracking and remote keyless unlocking service.4
1 WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. THE SAFEST SEATING POSITION FOR YOUR CHILD IS IN THE REAR SEAT, BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED CHILD SEAT, OR CORRECTLY WEARING A SEAT
BELT IF TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. 2 CLK-Class vehicles produced before approximately late summer 2004 do not include OCS but feature the BabySmart™
system, which automatically deactivates the front passenger’s front air bag when an accessory BabySmart-compatible child seat is properly installed. WITH THE BABYSMART SYSTEM, A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT USE THE FRONT SEAT UNLESS THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN
APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT AND THE “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. At time of press, the toddler seat (for children 9–18 kg) is not approved for use in Canada. OCS IS DESIGNED TO TURN THE FRONT
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG OFF WHEN THE SYSTEM SENSES THE WEIGHT OF A TYPICAL CHILD 12 MONTHS OLD OR LESS, PLUS THE WEIGHT OF A STANDARD APPROPRIATE CHILD RESTRAINT. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL TO DETERMINE WHICH SYSTEM YOUR VEHICLE HAS, FOR IMPORTANT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THESE SYSTEMS, AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN HEAVIER THAN A TYPICAL 12-MONTH-OLD. 3 The roll bar system is designed to enhance the level of rollover protection compared to an open vehicle
without one. No system, no matter how sophisticated, can eliminate the chance of injury in an accident. Please always wear your seat belt, and always raise the rear head restraints when the rear seats are occupied. 4 First year’s monitoring provided at no cost with
subscription. Subscription is required for service to be active. Tele Aid operates only where cellular and GPS coverage are available. Owner must authorize stolen vehicle tracking and file a police report.
Singularly enticing
Whether it’s the elegance of the Coupe’s pillarless design or the rakish lines of the Cabriolet, the CLK is truly art in motion. And
to the artisans of designo, it’s the perfect canvas to create an exquisite masterpiece of colour, texture and design. Their media
include hand-selected and hand-fitted supple Nappa leather, distinctive wood trim selected for its appearance and handfinished to an incomparable lustre, and a rich colour palette to delight the eye and stir the soul. Once you’ve personalized your
CLK with any of these distinctive designo refinements, no other piece of automotive art will ever look the same.
CLK 320 Coupe shown with optional designo Chablis metallic paint.
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Multifaceted talents
Every CLK-Class is luxuriously equipped with numerous comfort and convenience items to make any drive a special occasion. And
with these innovative options, you can enhance the experience by creating your own vision of the perfect CLK. There’s lighting that
helps you see into corners. The ability to enter and drive off without touching a key. And an array of communication, entertainment,
information and security options and services to make your in-car experience satisfying in ways you might never have imagined.
And while you’d expect features like these on a car of the future, they’re available on your CLK today.
a.
COMAND with DVD navigation
The optional Cockpit Management and Data system integrates the radio, GPS
satellite navigation,1 and controls for the optional phone and glovebox-mounted
6-disc CD changer into a single in-dash unit that you can access from the
CLK’s standard multifunction display and steering-wheel controls. Its large
colour-LCD screen provides clear displays and crisp map readouts. And with
the new DVD-based navigation system, the maps of Canada, the contiguous
U.S. and Hawaii are all read from a single DVD.
d.
Bi-Xenon headlamps and new
corner-illuminating front foglamps
Standard on CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG models and
a CLK 320 option, Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
projector headlamps provide a bright, blue-white
light on both high and low beam that more closely
approximates natural daylight. Heated headlamp
washers and automatic levelling are included. And on
CLK 320 models only, new corner-illuminating front
foglamps can better illuminate a curving roadway
ahead or brighten your way into a driveway or alley.
b.
Heated or Active Ventilated front seats
Heated front seats, optional on the CLK 320 and CLK 500 models and
standard on the CLK 55 AMG, provide three levels of soothing warmth. Or opt
for Active Ventilated front seats on any CLK, which also feature miniature
internal fans that circulate air through perforations in the upholstery.
c.
Multicontour driver’s seat
Standard on the CLK 55 AMG and available as an option on the other models,
this seat offers pneumatically adjustable side bolsters, thigh support and dual
lumbar supports to provide an even greater degree of personalized comfort.
d.
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e.
Keyless Go
Optional on any CLK-Class model,
this enhancement of the SmartKey
system lets you unlock or lock your
car with the touch of a button on
the outside door handle — without
removing the key from your pocket
or purse. Start-up is equally easy:
Put your foot on the brake, tap the
top of the gearshift, and you’re
ready to take off.
b.
f.
Parktronic system
The optional Parktronic system can
help you “see” obstacles that might
be outside of your sightlines when
you’re parking in tight spaces. When
ultrasonic sensors in the front and
rear bumpers detect nearby objects
in their field of view, audible signals
and illuminated displays on the
dash and in the rear cabin help you
manoeuvre with confidence.
c.
g.
6-disc CD changer
Available with either the standard
radio or optional COMAND system
is our optional dealer-installed
6-disc CD changer. It’s gloveboxmounted, within easy reach
but concealed from sight. And
it seamlessly integrates with
the CLK’s audio system — via an
innovative fibre-optic network — and
multifunction steering wheel.
1 While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behaviour, including paying
attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or verbal
displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. DVD-ROM maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area. 2 Deletes
steering-wheel shift buttons on CLK 500 models.
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h.
Ski sack
A handy option that securely — and
cleanly — holds two pairs of skis
inside your CLK Coupe or Cabriolet
through the rear centre armrest
pass-through.
i.
Leather and wood steering wheel
With this wheel’s polished wood and
supple leather, you’ll appreciate the
added luxury every time you drive.
It’s available as an option for your
CLK 320 or CLK 5002 in Burl Walnut
or a selection of designo woods.
i.
24-hour Roadside Assistance
During the basic warranty coverage of
48 months and the time duration of the
optional Extended Limited Warranty,
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance will
be at your service. We’ll bring you some
gas, replace a flat tire with your spare,
or jump-start your car. In the event of a
mechanical breakdown, if attempts by our
Roadside Assistance technician have not
made your vehicle safely operable, towing
service will be provided to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz dealership. Assistance
is available 24 hours a day, every day, to
anyone driving a Mercedes-Benz anywhere
in Canada or the continental U.S.1
Wear and tear coverage
For 24 months or 40,000 km (whichever
comes first) many items normally
considered “wear and tear,” such as light
bulbs, wiper blade refills, and brake pads
and discs, are covered. If necessary, an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will
replace these parts at no charge to you.
Customer service
Owning a Mercedes-Benz means that when
you have a question, we’re here to help. Our
Customer Service Centre is open from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, and is
staffed with knowledgeable Mercedes-Benz
people who can talk you through the finer
points of working your car’s audio system —
or even assist you in locating the nearest
Mercedes-Benz dealership. Just call
1-800-387-0100. It’s that simple.
The first name in service
The innovative spirit that drives us to create the world’s finest vehicles is directly reflected
in an impressive selection of owner benefits. Consider the 24-hour Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance Program, the first of its kind. Our Flexible Service System lets you go farther than
ever between scheduled oil changes. And our Customer Service Centre can provide answers to
questions about your vehicle. When we invented the first car in 1886, we also created the first
car owner. For nearly 120 years, it’s been our passion to ensure that driving a Mercedes-Benz
remains an experience that’s second to none.
Mercedes-Benz warranties
The Mercedes-Benz New Car Limited
Warranty covers defects in materials or
workmanship for 48 months or 80,000 km,
whichever occurs first. Major components
such as the engine, transmission, drivetrain,
fuel and cooling systems, steering and
brakes are covered for 5 years or 120,000 km.
To widen your window of confidence, you can
opt for a Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited
Warranty as well.2
Time for basic maintenance?
Ask your CLK-Class.
No two drivers are the same. That’s why the
Flexible Service System in your CLK-Class
monitors certain indicators of oil condition,
engine loads, rpm, operating temperatures
and your driving habits to determine when
basic maintenance is really necessary.3
Then a display on the dash reminds you to
contact your Mercedes-Benz dealer for an
appointment. So you can spend less time
servicing your CLK-Class and more time
enjoying your life.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Your dealer has access to a vast inventory of
parts for both new and vintage Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. And we’ve made a nationwide effort
to encourage our dealers to keep parts and
labour prices competitive with those of
independent garages.
Trip Interruption reimbursement
If a breakdown covered by your New Car
Limited Warranty occurs more than 80 km
from your home, leaves your Mercedes-Benz
vehicle inoperable or unsafe to drive, and
requires overnight repairs, we’ve got you
covered. You will be reimbursed up to $500
for hotel accommodations and up to $600
for alternate travel expenses per incident
while your car is being repaired at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Alternate Transportation
Your life doesn’t have to get put on hold just
because it’s time for service or maintenance
on your car. That’s why your Mercedes-Benz
dealer always endeavours to provide you
with alternate transportation when you drop
off your vehicle for service.4
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1 Vehicle must be accessible from main roads. Roadside Assistance may involve charges for parts, service and towing. Depending on the circumstances, these services may be provided by an outside service provider, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance. For full details of the Roadside Assistance Program, please see your dealer. 2 Please see your dealer for warranty details as well as for terms, conditions and pricing for extended warranty options. 3 Maintenance items are identified in the
Service Booklet for each model. Driver is responsible for monitoring fluid levels and tire pressures between service visits. Limitations apply. 4 Certain restrictions may apply. Terms, conditions and dealer participation may vary.
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ENGINE
Engine type
Construction
Net power
Net torque
Compression ratio
Induction
Fuel and ignition system
Fuel requirement
Fuel tank capacity
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3,199-cc SOHC 18-valve 90° V-6.
High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block.
Alloy heads.
4,966-cc SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8.
High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block.
Alloy heads.
5,439-cc AMG-built SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8.
High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads. Lightweight camshafts.
Reinforced engine block, oil pan structure, pistons, connecting rods, valvetrain
and crankshaft.
215 hp @ 5,700 rpm
302 hp @ 5,600 rpm
362 hp @ 5,750 rpm
229 lb-ft @ 3,000–4,600 rpm
339 lb-ft @ 2,700–4,250 rpm
376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
10.0:1
10.0:1
11.0:1
Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases
Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases
Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases
intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.
intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.
intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.
ME 2.8 engine management.
ME 2.8 engine management.
ME 2.8 engine management.
Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Electronic throttle.
Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 160,000-km spark plug intervals.
Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.
Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.
Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.
62.0 litres (with 8.0-litre reserve).
62.0 litres (with 8.0-litre reserve).
62.0 litres (with 8.0-litre reserve).
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission type
Driver-adaptive control
Touch Shift
Shift into Optimum Gear
Comfort mode
AMG SpeedShift
Fingertip manual mode
Fingertip shift control
Display
Drive configuration
Rear axle ratio
5-speed automatic.
7-speed automatic.
AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic.
Electronically controlled shifting. Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shift points to the driver’s current driving style.
Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position.
Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second.
Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces.
Not available.
Not available.
Standard.
AMG SpeedShift™ programming provides up to 35% faster gear changes, automatically downshifts during braking, prevents unwanted upshifting while cornering, offers one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration
(Shift into Optimum Gear), and features torque converter lockup in all forward gears.
Not available.
Not available.
Standard.
Fingertip manual mode allows direct-access shifting through forward gears via buttons on back of upper steering-wheel spokes (left button downshifts, right button upshifts) or via Touch Shift feature of shift lever, and will automatically
intervene only to select 1st gear when the vehicle stops. In Standard and Comfort modes, the steering-wheel buttons operate the Touch Shift feature.
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Standard.
Not available.
Fingertip shift control allows driver to operate Touch Shift feature via rocker-type buttons on back of upper steering-wheel spokes (both buttons can upshift and downshift).
Instrument-cluster readout of selected gear range and
Instrument-cluster readout of selected gear range and
Instrument-cluster readout of selected gear range and
Standard/Comfort mode.
Standard/Comfort mode.
Standard/Comfort/Manual mode.
Rear-wheel drive.
Rear-wheel drive.
Rear-wheel drive.
Coupe: 3.27:1 Cabriolet: 3.45:1
2.65:1
3.06:1
TRACTION / STABILITY
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration, 0–100 km/h2
Fuel economy,3 city estimate
highway estimate
ESP compares the driver’s intended course, via steering and braking inputs, to the vehicle’s response, via lateral acceleration, rotation (yaw) and individual wheel speeds. ESP then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces
excess engine power as needed to help correct understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing). ESP also integrates all-speed traction control, which senses drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or
wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained.1
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7.6 seconds
11.8 l/100 km
7.8 l/100 km
8.2 seconds
11.8 l/100 km
8.2 l/100 km
5.9 seconds
14.0 l/100 km
8.7 l/100 km
6.2 seconds
14.0 l/100 km
8.7 l/100 km
5.2 seconds
14.8 l/100 km
9.6 l/100 km
5.4 seconds
15.1 l/100 km
9.7 l/100 km
1 No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Please always wear your seat belt. 2 Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer’s track results and may vary depending upon model, environmental and road
surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load. 2004 CLK 500 figures shown. Please see your dealer. 3 These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. Refer to the
Fuel Consumption Guide. 4 AMG 18" wheels and accompanying high-speed-rated tires provide substantially increased treadwear and reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or
upon encountering road debris or obstacles. 5 Z-rated tires are optimized for performance driving and may provide reduced ride comfort, increased tire noise, substantially increased treadwear and greater susceptibility to damage compared with H-rated tires. 6 Braking effectiveness
also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and road conditions. 7 Coupe figures are with optional sunroof. Cabriolet figures are with top up unless otherwise noted.
SUSPENSION / STEERING
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Springs and shock absorbers
Sport suspension
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Independent 3-link with antidive geometry. Stabilizer bar.
Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antisquat
and alignment control. Stabilizer bar.
Front coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
Separate rear coil springs and gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
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Independent 3-link with antidive geometry. Stabilizer bar.
Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antisquat
and alignment control. Stabilizer bar.
Front coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
Separate rear coil springs and gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
Not available.
Independent 3-link with antidive geometry. Enlarged stabilizer bar.
Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antisquat and
alignment control. Enlarged stabilizer bar.
Front coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
Separate rear coil springs and gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
Standard AMG sport suspension (with AMG-calibrated front and rear coil springs
and shock absorbers).
STEERING
Steering type
Steering wheel turns
Turning circle
Rack-and-pinion with speed-sensitive power assist and integrated hydraulic damper.
3.0 lock-to-lock.
3.0 lock-to-lock.
35.3 ft/10.76 m curb-to-curb.
35.3 ft/10.76 m curb-to-curb.
3.0 lock-to-lock.
35.3 ft/10.76 m curb-to-curb.
5-spoke design, 7.5J x 17 front and 8.5J x 17 rear.
225/45 ZR17 front and 245/40 ZR17 rear, high-performance.5
AMG thin-spoke monoblock design, 7.5J x 17 front and 8.5J x 17 rear.
225/45 ZR17 front and 245/40 ZR17 rear, high-performance.5
Polished AMG double-spoke design,4 7.5J x 18 front and 8.5J x 18 rear.
225/40 ZR18 front and 255/35 ZR18 rear, high-performance.4
Dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc.
300-mm internally ventilated with single-piston floating calipers.
Dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc.
345-mm internally ventilated with composite 4-piston fixed calipers.
WHEELS / TIRES
Wheels, aluminium-alloy
Tires, steel-belted radial
BRAKES
Brake system
Brake discs and calipers, front
Brake discs and calipers, rear
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
Overall length
Overall height
Overall width
Track, front
rear
Coefficient of drag
Curb weight, RWD
AMG-enhanced dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc.
340-mm perforated and internally ventilated with enlarged AMG composite
6-piston fixed calipers.
290-mm solid with dual-piston fixed calipers.
300-mm internally ventilated with dual-piston fixed calipers.
330-mm internally ventilated with 4-piston fixed calipers.
ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability.
Brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused
by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist.6
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106.9 in/2,715 mm
182.6 in/4,638 mm
55.4 in/1,406 mm
68.5 in/1,740 mm
58.9 in/1,495 mm
58.0 in/1,474 mm
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3,515 lb/1,594 kg
106.9 in/2,715 mm
182.6 in/4,638 mm
54.4 in/1,381 mm
68.5 in/1,740 mm
58.9 in/1,495 mm
58.0 in/1,474 mm
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3,770 lb/1,710 kg
106.9 in/2,715 mm
182.6 in/4,638 mm
55.4 in/1,408 mm
68.5 in/1,740 mm
58.9 in/1,495 mm
58.0 in/1,474 mm
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3,585 lb/1,626 kg
106.9 in/2,715 mm
182.6 in/4,638 mm
54.4 in/1,381 mm
68.5 in/1,740 mm
58.9 in/1,495 mm
58.0 in/1,474 mm
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3,905 lb/1,770 kg
106.9 in/2,715 mm
182.6 in/4,638 mm
55.7 in/1,414 mm
68.5 in/1,740 mm
58.9 in/1,495 mm
58.0 in/1,474 mm
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3,635 lb/1,657 kg
106.9 in/2,715 mm
182.6 in/4,638 mm
54.4 in/1,381 mm
68.5 in/1,740 mm
58.9 in/1,495 mm
58.0 in/1,474 mm
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3,960 lb/1,795 kg
37.1 in/941 mm
42.0 in/1,067 mm
53.7 in/1,364 mm
53.2 in/1,351 mm
35.8 in/908 mm
33.0 in/837 mm
45.9 in/1,167 mm
49.3 in/1,252 mm
81.5 cu ft/2,308 litres
10.4 cu ft/294 litres
38.4 in/976 mm
42.0 in/1,067 mm
52.1 in/1,324 mm
53.2 in/1,351 mm
36.3 in/921 mm
30.4 in/772 mm
46.9 in/1,190 mm
48.5 in/1,233 mm
85.2 cu ft/2,412 litres
8.6 cu ft/244 litres, top up
5.4 cu ft/152 litres, top down
37.1 in/941 mm
42.0 in/1,067 mm
53.7 in/1,364 mm
53.2 in/1,351 mm
35.8 in/908 mm
33.0 in/837 mm
45.9 in/1,167 mm
49.3 in/1,252 mm
81.5 cu ft/2,308 litres
10.4 cu ft/294 litres
38.4 in/976 mm
42.0 in/1,067 mm
52.1 in/1,324 mm
53.2 in/1,351 mm
36.3 in/921 mm
30.4 in/772 mm
46.9 in/1,190 mm
48.5 in/1,233 mm
85.2 cu ft/2,412 litres
8.6 cu ft/244 litres, top up
5.4 cu ft/152 litres, top down
37.1 in/941 mm
42.0 in/1,067 mm
53.7 in/1,364 mm
53.2 in/1,351 mm
35.8 in/908 mm
33.0 in/837 mm
45.9 in/1,167 mm
49.3 in/1,252 mm
81.5 cu ft/2,308 litres
10.4 cu ft/294 litres
38.4 in/976 mm
42.0 in/1,067 mm
52.1 in/1,324 mm
53.2 in/1,351 mm
36.3 in/921 mm
30.4 in/772 mm
46.9 in/1,190 mm
48.5 in/1,233 mm
85.2 cu ft/2,412 litres
8.6 cu ft/244 litres, top up
5.4 cu ft/152 litres, top down
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS7
Headroom, front
Legroom, front
Hiproom, front
Shoulder room, front
Headroom, rear
Legroom, rear
Hiproom, rear
Shoulder room, rear
Cabin capacity
Trunk capacity
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Atlas Grey grille with four chrome ribs.
Black grille with four chrome ribs.
AMG-design front air dam with mesh air intakes, side skirts and rear apron.
Colour-keyed AMG-design rear spoiler on edge of trunk lid.
Chrome exhaust finisher.
Low-backpressure exhaust system with dual polished stainless-steel finishers.
Low-backpressure exhaust system with four polished stainless-steel finishers.
Neutral-tinted glass.
Blue-tinted glass.
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Electrohydraulic insulated all-season soft top with flush-bonded glass rear window. Fully automatic operation
allows soft top and all four side windows to be lowered or raised from a single control on the console or from
outside the car using the SmartKey remote (see Locking/Security, below).
Power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close.
Dual power mirrors, linked to driver’s seat memory and automatically heated. Auto-dimming left-side mirror.
Parking-assist right-side mirror can be programmed to tilt down upon shifting to Reverse.
Electrically heated rear window with auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed and outside temperature.
Dual aero-blade windshield wipers. Heated windshield washer nozzles.
Infrared rain sensor automatically adjusts wiper speed and intermittent wiper frequency from infinite delay to
fast wiping speed based on amount of rainfall measured on windshield.
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Variable-focus halogen headlamps with clear high-impact polycarbonate lenses.
Halogen front foglamps, in front apron. Single red rear foglamp, integrated in left taillamp cluster.
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge projector low-beam and high-beam headlamps with heated washers.
Driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps can be set via the Auto position of the headlamp switch to
automatically illuminate in darkness, and when entering dark tunnels or parking garages.
Driver-programmable Daytime Running Lamps illuminate low-beam headlamps at reduced intensity (full intensity
for optional Bi-Xenon lamps) in daylight, with auto-on override in darkness.
Automatic lamp substitution uses a nearby lamp if a critical bulb fails.
Touch Turn Signals flash three times with one touch of turn-signal lever, for lane-changing. Auxiliary LED turn
signal indicators are integrated with side mirror housings.
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Multifunction steering wheel provides convenient, additional controls for basic functions of audio system and
optional phone, plus operation of multifunction display (see Instrumentation, page 21).
Fingertip shift buttons behind steering-wheel spokes.
Power front and rear side windows, with one-touch express-up/down for front windows.
One-button lowering or raising of all four windows via power top switch.
Fine-mesh wind deflector fastens over rear seat area or folds into moulded case for storage in trunk.1
4-way (tilt/telescoping) power steering column, position linked to driver’s seat memory.
Driver-programmable easy-exit feature can move driver’s seat rearward and/or raise steering column when
SmartKey is removed from ignition, and restore positions when key is reinserted.
Electronic cruise control, with digital readout of selected speed in multifunction display upon engagement.
Delayed-shutoff courtesy lamps, front (and rear on Coupes). Entrance lamps in both doors.
Dual front reading lamps. Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. Auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Height-adjustable front centre armrest with dual enclosed storage compartments and 3-way lid (upper tray
opens from left or right, lower compartment from front). Illuminated 2-tier glovebox.
Retractable front cupholder in dash. Pockets in both doors. Parcel net in right front footwell.
Magazine pockets on both front seatbacks.
Folding rear centre armrest with slide-out dual cupholder. Open centre console between rear seats.
Folding rear centre armrest.
Illuminated, carpeted trunk with tie-down hooks.
Variable trunk compartment allows soft-top well to be used for additional cargo capacity with top up.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Dual-zone CFC-free automatic climate control with dual rotary temperature controls, automatic control of blower
speed and airflow distribution (with manual override).
Dual-zone CFC-free automatic climate control with individual left and right digital temperature controls,
and automatic control of blower speed and airflow distribution (with manual override). Activated charcoal
filter with smog-sensing automatic recirculation of filtered cabin air. Sun sensor. Humidity/dewpoint sensor
helps reduce window fogging during humid weather, and helps prevent overdrying of cooled air.
Dash-top diffuser vent. Rear-cabin air vents at rear of front console.
Electrostatic dust and pollen filter.
Tunnel mode offers one-touch closing of all windows, the sunroof (if equipped) and cabin air intake by pressing and
holding the air-recirculation button. Pressing button again restores previous window and sunroof positions. REST
mode can ventilate cabin or help keep cabin warmer using residual heat for up to 30 minutes after car is turned off.
SEATING
LOCKING / SECURITY
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SmartKey uses an electronic code to unlock the steering column and ignition. Removing SmartKey from ignition
disables engine computer to help prevent unauthorized starting.
SmartKey remote control integrates: Door lock/unlock buttons, trunk opener, removable valet key and panic alarm.
Driver may selectively unlock only the driver’s door and fuel filler, or both doors plus the trunk and fuel filler.
SmartKey remote locking uses redundant infrared and radio-frequency signals for improved range, and rollingcode signal for protection from transmitter cloning.
SmartKey offers infrared-remote opening/closing of windows (plus optional sunroof on Coupes, if equipped, and
remote raising and lowering of soft top on Cabriolets) from outside the car.
Driver-programmable user-recognition feature links each SmartKey to driver’s preferences (up to three individual
users per car) for: Driver’s seat memory settings (all three presets, including steering column and outside
mirror positions). Various climate control settings. Vehicle configuration settings from multifunction display,
including language, lighting modes and radio stations.
Driver-programmable driveaway locking can automatically lock all the doors when the car reaches 15 km/h.
Night security illumination uses the car’s exterior lights to help illuminate a path after parking. Driverprogrammable intervals allow lights to stay on for 60, 45, 30 or 15 seconds, or not at all.
Locator lighting uses the car’s lights to help light a return path when the car is remote-unlocked in darkness.
Unlocking car activates illuminated entry system.
Automatic antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature.
Emergency trunk release, located inside trunk and illuminated for 60 minutes after trunk lid is closed.
Integrated 3-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink® components and some other systems.
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10-way power front seats, each with 3-position memory (linked to SmartKey user-recognition feature).
Driver’s seat memory includes steering column and outside mirror positions.
AMG-design sport front seats.
Heated front seats.
Multicontour driver’s seat: pneumatically adjustable side bolsters, dual lumbar supports and thigh support.
Easy-entry system: When either front seatback is tipped forward, the entire front seat moves up and forward for
easier access to rear cabin. Seat returns to its previous position when seatback is returned upright.
Dual individually contoured rear seats.
60/40-split folding rear seatbacks and flip-forward seat cushions.
UPHOLSTERY / TRIM
Premium leather upholstery on seating surfaces, head restraints, front-seat side panels and magazine pockets,
and door trim inserts.
AMG-design two-tone Nappa leather upholstery featuring soft, sanded nubuck leather for perforated seat centre
panels and door trim inserts. (Ash Nappa leather also available on CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet).
Leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel.
AMG-design leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel.
Sport shift knob with leather and chrome trim.
Leather-trimmed shift knob with chrome trim.
Patterned aluminium trim on doors, dash and console.
Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim on doors, dash and console.
AMG-design aluminium trim with sand-cast finish on doors, dash and console.
Polished chrome outlining for wood or aluminium interior trim and vent registers.
Rubber-studded brushed aluminium pedals (including parking brake).
Stainless-steel door sill trim (with AMG insignia on CLK 55 AMG models).
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AUDIO / TELEMATICS
AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio with in-dash single-CD player.
In-dash audio system operating panel integrates controls and displays for the radio, CD player, optional
glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer and optional portable digital telephone.
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12 speakers, including dual surround speakers, plus a subwoofer (Coupes).
10 speakers, including dual surround speakers, plus a bass enclosure (Cabriolets).
7.1-channel amplifier.
Multichannel digital surround-sound technology developed for the professional recording industry, to
provide a natural and realistic sound stage.
Digital Dynamic Volume Control helps to preserve the sound balance under all driving conditions.
Fibre-optic network offers precise, high-speed communication among components. Factory preparation for
optional CD changer and cellular phone using fibre-optic network.
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Electronic analogue speedometer, tachometer and quartz clock, all with black faces and white markings, chrome
rings, and glacier blue backlighting.
AMG-design electronic analogue speedometer, tachometer and quartz clock, all with ivory-colour faces, chrome
rings and soft white nighttime backlighting. Matte chrome instrument cluster surround.
Electronic bar-graph fuel and coolant temperature gauges.
Digital display for odometer and Touch Shift gear/mode selection.
Multifunction display in speedometer face can be scrolled via steering-wheel controls to operate and display
various menus and vehicle features:
Resettable trip meter and outside temperature indicator.
Digital speedometer, Flexible Service System (see below), and engine oil-level check.
Radio tuner, CD player, CD changer (optional).
Navigation system route guidance (optional).
Vehicle reminder and malfunction messages.
Driver-programmable settings for instrument cluster, clock, lighting, vehicle and convenience features.
Trip computer (elapsed time, fuel consumption, distance to empty).
Mobile phone book (optional).
Flexible Service System displays distance remaining to next basic maintenance service, indicates type of service
due, and provides automatic reminder feature when service interval draws near.
Audible reminders and messages for open door or sunroof (if equipped); exterior lamp failure; low fuel, engine
oil, coolant and washer fluid; and to release parking brake, switch off headlamps and remove ignition key.
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Bi-Xenon headlamps with heated washers (includes corner-illuminating front foglamps on CLK 320 models).
Heated headlamp washers.
Keyless Go vehicle entry and starting system.
Power rear-window sunshade, with one-touch express-up/down.
Power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close.
Heated front seats.
Active Ventilated front seats, with heating feature.
Multicontour driver’s seat, with pneumatic side bolsters, dual lumbar supports, and thigh support.
Ski sack and rear centre armrest pass-through.
Two-tone leather upholstery and patterned aluminium interior trim.
Leather and wood trimmed steering wheel (deletes steering wheel fingertip shift buttons on CLK 500 models).
Burl Walnut wood interior trim.
Dual-zone climate control with digital temperature controls.
COMAND Cockpit Management and Data system integrates:
DVD-based GPS navigation system, with map database for Canada, the contiguous U.S. and Hawaii on a
single DVD.6 Dedicated DVD drive concealed in-dash behind screen.
AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio.
In-dash single-CD player.
Controls for optional glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer and phone.
A 16.5-cm colour-LCD in-dash screen, with motorized opening/closing to load CD player and DVD drive.
Ten mode-dependent soft keys alongside screen for easy access to commands and on-screen menus.
harman/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround sound system.
Integrated 6-disc CD changer, mounted in glovebox.
Integrated Motorola V60i™ tri-band digital portable telephone.
Parktronic audio-visual parking assistance system.
Metallic paint (no charge).
Tele Aid uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to determine the current location of your car, plus a cellular link
to provide 24-hour contact with Mercedes-Benz for emergency aid (SOS button), information (i-button) or Roadside
Assistance (wrench button). Automatic Collision Notification engages SOS function if an air bag or Emergency
Tensioning Device (ETD) deploys. Tele Aid also includes Automatic Alarm Notification (which alerts Mercedes-Benz to
contact you if the antitheft alarm is set off), stolen vehicle tracking, and remote keyless unlocking service.4
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Integrated Restraint System2: Driver and front passenger are each provided with a front air bag, a side-impact
air bag (Coupes) or head/thorax air bag (Cabriolets), and a 3-point seat belt with an Emergency Tensioning
Device (ETD) and dual-stage belt force limiter. Rear passengers are each provided with a side-impact air bag
and a 3-point seat belt with ETD and belt force limiter.
Head Protection Curtains2: In a side impact exceeding a preset threshold, a multi-chamber air bag deploys along
the front and rear side windows on the affected side of the car.
Adaptive dual-stage front air bags are deployed in response to frontal impact severity.2
Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger’s front air bag on or off based on
the weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.3
ETDs are deployed in a front or rear impact exceeding a preset threshold of severity, or certain rollovers. A front
ETD will not deploy if seat belt is unfastened.
Automatic Collision Notification engages Tele Aid SOS function if an air bag or ETD deploys.4
Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions. Selectable passenger
seat-belt retractors help secure child seats.3
Front seat belts include automatic presenters and lower points attached to seat frames.
Rear seat belts include automatically height-adjusting shoulder belts.
Front head restraints power-adjust for height, manually adjust fore–aft, and automatically height-adjust as seat
is moved fore–aft.
Dual individually retractable rear head restraints, adjustable for height and 2-position tilt. Driver can also
retract both head restraints remotely via a dash-mounted control, for improved rearward vision when the
rear seats are unoccupied.
Dual height-adjustable rear head restraints. Driver can retract both head restraints remotely via a dash-mounted
control, for improved rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied.
Automatic rollover-sensing pop-up roll bars, integrated with dual rear-seat head restraints.5
1 Rear seats cannot be occupied while wind deflector is in place. 2 WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. THE SAFEST SEATING POSITION FOR YOUR CHILD IS IN THE REAR SEAT, BELTED INTO AN
APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED CHILD SEAT, OR CORRECTLY WEARING A SEAT BELT IF TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT. SEE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. 3 CLK-Class vehicles produced
before approximately late summer 2004 do not include OCS but feature the BabySmart™ system, which automatically deactivates
the front passenger’s front air bag when an accessory BabySmart-compatible child seat is properly installed. WITH THE BABYSMART
SYSTEM, A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT USE THE FRONT SEAT UNLESS THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED
BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT AND THE “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. At time of press, the toddler
seat (for children 9–18 kg) is not approved for use in Canada. OCS IS DESIGNED TO TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG OFF
WHEN THE SYSTEM SENSES THE WEIGHT OF A TYPICAL CHILD 12 MONTHS OLD OR LESS, PLUS THE WEIGHT OF A STANDARD APPROPRIATE
CHILD RESTRAINT. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL TO DETERMINE WHICH SYSTEM YOUR VEHICLE HAS, FOR IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ON THESE SYSTEMS, AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN HEAVIER THAN A TYPICAL 12-MONTHOLD. 4 First year’s monitoring provided at no cost with subscription. Subscription is required for service to be active. Tele Aid operates only
where cellular and Global Positioning System coverage are available. 5 The roll bar system is designed to enhance the level of rollover protection
compared to an open vehicle without one. No system, no matter how sophisticated, can eliminate the chance of injury in an accident. Please always
wear your seat belt, and always raise the rear head restraints when the rear seats are occupied. 6 DVD-ROM maps do not cover all areas nor all
routes within an area. One Canada/U.S. DVD-ROM is included with vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
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CLK 500 Cabriolet shown on cover in Obsidian Black metallic.