Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209)

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209/A209)
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209/A209)
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler (2001–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2009)
Production	February 2001 – November 2008 (coupé); February 2002 – August 2009 (convertible);
Assembly	Germany: Bremen; Germany: Osnabrück (Karmann, cabriolet);
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door coupé; 2-door convertible;
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203); Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.8 L M271 supercharged 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 OM646 turbo I4; 2.7 L OM612 turbo I5; 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6;
Transmission	6-speed manual; 6-speed Sequentronic automated manual; 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic; 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length	4,638–4,652 mm (182.6–183.1 in)
Width	1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height	1,400–1,415 mm (55.1–55.7 in)
Kerb weight	1,540–1,875 kg (3,395–4,134 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208/A208)
Successor	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207/A207)

The C209/A209 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class range of grand tourers, produced between 2001 and 2009. There were two body styles available: a 2-door coupé (C209) and a 2-door convertible (A209). The latter being assembled at the Karmann plant in Osnabrück. It was also the last complete car made by Karmann before closing the facility.^[4]

It was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz C207/A207 E-Class in 2010.^[5]

^ "CLK 320 / C 209 E 32, 2002 - 2005". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
^ "CLK 200 CGI Cabriolet / A 209 E 18 DE ML, 2002 - 2003". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
^ "CLK 200 Compressor". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
^ "Era of car manufacturing ends for Karmann". europe.autonews.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
^ "Mercedes-Benz replaces CLK with E-class coupe". Autoweek. Retrieved 2018-05-04.

[1] "CLK 320 / C 209 E 32, 2002 - 2005". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 10 December 2023.

[2] "CLK 200 CGI Cabriolet / A 209 E 18 DE ML, 2002 - 2003". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 10 December 2023.

[3] "CLK 200 Compressor". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 28 November 2023.

[4] "Era of car manufacturing ends for Karmann". europe.autonews.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.

[5] "Mercedes-Benz replaces CLK with E-class coupe". Autoweek. Retrieved 2018-05-04.

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