Sheer driving pleasure – CLK-Class with new V8 engine and attractive equipment package.

Bolstered by a new V8 engine developing 285 kW/388 hp, the CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet models now serve up sports car-esque driving pleasure. The newly developed 5.5-litre V8 engine boasts a peak torque of 530 Nm (outgoing model: 460 Nm), allowing the CLK-Class to deliver a virtuoso performance: the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 5.2 seconds (outgoing model: 5.9 seconds), while the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited). Despite the 26 per cent boost in power, NEDC combined fuel consumption remains at an impressive 11.4 11.5 l per 100 km, matching the excellent figure posted by the previous model. (more…)

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