Mercedez Benz CLK 320 Coupe Car Review

Stephen Vokins is testing out the latest Mercedez Benz CLK 320 Coupe. In one word, he describes this luxury car as 'subtle' and claims it's the best he's ever driven. With its 3.2L engine and 18 valve V6 engine, it has a break horse power of 218 reaching a top speed of 149mph. The CLK is meant to replace the E-Class coupes and cabriolets predecessors as a practical proposition for everyday motoring with a German,Teutonic character. Vokins describes the manufacturers attention to detail as mind blowing with a subtle, "not too opulent" interior.

[@Blackmamba12345]

Beautiful car. I prefer this original pre-facelift version looks classier than the later models. It has grown on me over the years.

[@brianallen858]

I've owned my CLK for 15 years, I'm getting it ready for a major refurbishment, it's not been moved for 6 months and it's being picked up next week to go off to a Mercedes Benz specialist. It's not going to be under 5K to get it back to its former glory, but with only 50,000 miles on the clock I don't care how much I have to spend, as long as it's not too much 😶😶😶

[@Leo-the-lion1974]

Brian, be great to see pictures when it's been done. I am about to start restoring mine.

[@_rsr]

Do the back seats fold down

[@Leo-the-lion1974]

@@_rsr They do. Very helpful for the larger items to carry around.

[@brianallen858]

@@kym1988 hey Krystal, I live in Ireland my mechanic is called Mario, he specializes in German cars, the car will be ready next week, a few interior things are all that's left to be taken care of....

[@cedricwade926]

No

[@dit.p2598]

I love this w208 coupe clk it is the classic par excellence. The successor w209, can be forgotten.

[@nickpappas1991]

I have a 2002 320 w/amg exhaust. I love it. Only has a couple dents and sunroof won't open but the manual twist thing is under the left light in center upper panel to open it if I really wanted to use it one day lol

[@federicovillaescusa5448]

Tengo un 320 clk 1999, 86.000km, como nuevo. Muy confortable, el más equilibrado de w208. Los acabados son mejores que w209. El w208 era una mezcla de class C y class E, w209 derivado completamente de class C

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

it was so appealing when it came out

[@jamescosby2343]

Yep, The Best Or Nothing"! Got my Burgandy over gray leather interior CLK320 and it's been with me for 12 years! I always keep it detailed and get comments where every I go! Chick's love it when I put on Big Joe Turner with Count Basie, Honeydripper! Ty all!

[@JREVY22DECEPTICON416]

Might get one as a daily and make mine for shows eventually

[@antoniomontana8439]

I’ve had a clk 3.3 Litre which had about 260 or 300 hp with a hardtop

[@antoniomontana8439]

It’s was turbo charge

[@antoniomontana8439]

I’ve had a clk hard top animals and they had at least 300 break hp Nicole is really rare

[@reaper5498]

i have the 99 clk 320 with amg wheels, and soon to be amg exhaust with sport headers / pipes

[@billybellend1155]

W208 much better built than W209.

[@jandal8905]

The W208 was a rustbucket.

[@thecrazeecow1682]

@@jandal8905 true, same with W210

[@marcuswhyrealis8829]

Why do you think that?

[@porsche928s4]

@@thecrazeecow1682 idk the transmissions in the w210 and w208 we're horrid

[@robbo1911]

best car he's ever driven lol

[@kuei12]

That stupid coat he wears explains it all. I have one of these clk320 convertibles. It is a 6 cylinder and runs like a 4 cylinder. The top hydraulics failed and the top started to tear. The brakes are poorly designed. The oil filter is at the top of the engine where it cannot catch sediment. This car only has 72k miles on it and you would think it had 120k. I'm sorry, but my 98 lincoln mark 8's are so much better. The lincoln interiors DO scream luxury while the Mercedes do not. Sorry, just not a fan of the Mercedes. Even my 96 conversion van rides better and has a better interior.

[@jonathanespinoza971]

@@kuei12 my 99 clk320 has over 240,000 still runs strong brakes are strong v6 still beat my dads honda accord sport both has turboa

[@marcusthestarlord4936]

It was one of the best cars at the time

[@mikeanthony589]

@@kuei12 you're yet another full of BS yank

[@cedricwade926]

Sucks for u these cars r the shxx

[@georgeholloway3981]

Would a CLK 320 dating from 2003 be worth buying today? Or is it just too much of a risk reliability-wise?

[@whiskeydadon37]

I have a 99' CLK320....I bought it in 2012 with only 53,000 miles. 8 years have passed and I am only at 110,000 miles...I have only had a few issues...the crankshaft sensor, the rpm sensor and the conductor plate....just a few hundred dollars in 8 yrs..

[@fragnichtwasfursaft2608]

Get the 230. It feels just as torquey and is way more reliable.

[@newzild1]

The 2003 model had a faulty radiator that leaked into the transmission and required expensive repairs. This was fixed in the 2004 model, so go fit one of those.

[@jandal8905]

@@fragnichtwasfursaft2608 Disagree. The 230 always feels like it's having to work hard. Not a fan of compressors either - just another thing to go wrong. The 320 is more reliable.

[@fragnichtwasfursaft2608]

@@jandal8905 when you ring out yes it can be rough. But having a compressor doesnt mean its unrelieable. A 1.9 tdi is more relieable than the 320 even though it has a turbo. That argument is invalid

[@antoniomontana8439]

Sorry that was my spelling

[@eldelosmercedes-benz5220]

Yo me lo queiero compram es🎉 clk en 3meses cumplo 8 años en los 8 años yo mi papa me deja conducir clk el tiene un mercedes 1999 e 300 tubodiesel Y mi tio tiene un mercedes 1999 e 320 4 matic

[@yeoldegamer5112]

Typo in description. It's brake horsepower (BHP) Friend had a CLK 230. Most unreliable vehicle ever :)

[@the-alchemist1900]

My CLK230 is 17 years old. I've had it for four years and it's never let me down. I've only changed bulbs and tyres in that time. I owned another one prior to that and it was also bullet proof. First generation CLK is one of the best Mercs ever.

[@Kassiusday]

TRUE HAVE CLK convertible 2000 , still very very good comfortable , the first Clk were the best generation produced nowadays is full of electronic confusing everybody even so called MERCEDES specialists !!!!

[@dkrawk8309]

your head is the most unreliable thing ever

[@eldelosmercedes-benz5220]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johngeddes4161]

nice to drive crap audio system

[@nickpappas1991]

I have the Bowes audio system and it bumbs. Good ass bass, loud, and crisp

[@raycroal]

@@nickpappas1991 boose is great

[@jandal8905]

Mine has a seven-speaker Bowes audio system. Much, much better than the one in our old Ford and new Nissan, though obviously nowhere near as good as my high-end lounge system. I wouldn't say it's crap.

[@cedricwade926]

He definitely didn’t have 1

[@grabir01]

If Mercedes would make their cars as reliable as Toyota or Lexus, or even a shit new FORD , I would consider buying them again..

[@Kassiusday]

You need to buy1930/ 1950 Mercedes , one Mercedes has achieved 1million km (Mercedes museum ) old generation made Mercedes reputation !!! Yes Japanese are more reliable , but lack of charisma in my pov.

[@leleedler]

Same case with most German cars. The classics are significantly more reliable.

[@dkrawk8309]

....if you took a mental treatment, your mind would change

[@kuei12]

Truth hurts, huh? The Mercedes are not what people make them out to be. Your comment says a lot. You don't want the truth. Chances are, you over paid and could have gotten a Ford and been more satisfied.

[@seba911VTT]

These W208 are as solid as japanese cars ... I guess you don't know what you're talking about ( but I also guess more recent models aren't)