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Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 Avantgarde

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CLK 500 Avantgarde
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque461 Nm (47.0 kgf-m or 340.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1843 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space435 litres (115 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2115 kg (4,662.8 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)
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