2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review

Name: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 2986 USD
Rating: 4.8 (87 reviews)

2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK430 Convertible

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Convertible Shown

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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class types

Convertible
Coupe
CLK55 AMG

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Sleek styling, solid chassis, composed ride, comfortable front seats.

Cons

Some subpar plastic trim, convertibles have small backseat and big blind spots.

What’s new

The CLK coupe is revamped this year and its sleeker body sports a grille that echoes the bigger (and much more expensive) CL coupe's. Other news include the CLK430 becoming the CLK500 via a larger, more powerful V8 engine. The convertible ("Cabriolet") models are unchanged.

Edmunds says

If you long for a Mercedes-Benz grand touring coupe and can do without the CL's massive presence (not to mention its huge price tag) then the CLK Class offers an attractive combination of comfort and performance.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$276/mo

$179/mo

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More than expected

Audrey Parks, 09/13/2003

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

We fully expected a good car. We got a great one. Its fun to drive, has a lot of "curb appeal" and, as an unexpected plus-gas milage is great. And we don't know how the top could be easier to operate. Overall it makes driving an adventure.

Gentleman's Hotrod

John H, 08/30/2018

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl 5A)

The w209 clk55 amg is rather rare in the USA with app 1500 imported from 2003-2005. The m113 5.5 liter found in the w209 is nearly bulletproof and the 5 speed automatic transmission is amazingly robust. This car was developed in the early years of AMG's assimilation into the MB corporate structure and represents a very conservative, yet comprehensive high performance vehicle which, in …

My CLK320

Gary Evans, 01/01/2005

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Simply stated, the best of nine Mercedes I have owned.

Smooth as Silk

Daboss, 07/23/2003

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

I have owned the last generation CLK in the form of a '99 CLK 320 and recently upgraded to the newly styled coupe. Also being the owner of an '03 E, I appreciated the lateral styling lines. The new CLK is a great blend of comfort with style. At times a car can end up being an unpracticle show piece, instead of a driver, not so here! So forget the backseat leg room …

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2003 CLK-Class Highlights

Type:

Convertible

Trim:

CLK320

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$49,950
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$270/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the CLK-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}