Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 CLK-Class in brief
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 5.5L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 7% worse than the 2009 subcompact car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2005 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 21 MPG.
How the 2005 CLK-Class compares
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 0% better than the 2005 subcompact car average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
2009 CLK-Class pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
CLK-Class changes by model year
- 2009
- Engine dropped: 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2007
- Engines added: 5.5L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl
- Engines dropped: 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl
- 2006
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.2L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2009 CLK-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2009 Audi A4 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Audi A5 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 BMW 6 Series | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Audi S4 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →