Coupé (C209)

The production version CLK was unveiled at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show.^[9]

Convertible (A209)

Convertible CLK models feature a three-layered electric soft top, that can be operated via the keyfob or at speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph) in 20 seconds.^[10] Convertible models were originally manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück in 2003, but production was later moved to Bremen, Germany in 2004.^[11] The CLK Cabriolet was unveiled at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show.^[12]

Petrol engines

*Note: CLK 550 was still marketed as CLK 500 in most markets.

Diesel engines

CLK DTM AMG (2004–2006)

The CLK DTM AMG is a limited edition high-performance version of the CLK, built to celebrate the racing version of the CLK winning the 2003 German Touring Car Championship (DTM) season.^[21] Only 100 coupés and 80 convertibles were built for the European market only, with the coupé version produced for the 2004 model year, and the convertible version made for the 2006 model year.^[22] The road version features a supercharged 5,439 cc (5.4 L; 331.9 cu in) SOHC 3 valves per cylinder V8 engine rated at 428 kW (582 PS; 574 bhp) at 7000 rpm and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) at 3500 rpm of torque, with power sent through a 5G-Tronic automatic transmission to the rear wheels, capable of a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).^[23] Weighing 1,742 kg (3,840 lb), the CLK DTM AMG goes from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.9 seconds.

• CLK DTM AMG Coupé
• CLK DTM AMG Convertible

CLK 63 AMG Black Series (2007–2009)

The CLK 63 AMG Black Series is a high-performance version of the CLK 63 AMG coupé, produced between 2007 and 2009.^[24] 500 examples were produced in total, with 349 headed to the United States and only 120 examples built with right-hand drive. It is powered by the M156 6.2 L (6,208 cc) V8, producing 500 bhp (507 PS; 373 kW) at 6,800 rpm and 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm and uses Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres and features Mercedes' SpeedShift 7G-Tronic transmission.^[25][26] Additional features also include a manually adjustable suspension system designed and manufactured by KW, a limited-slip differential, larger air intakes, bucket seats, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a spoiler, diffuser, and wider fenders made of carbon fibre.^[27][28] The rear seats have also been removed in order to save weight,^[29] and the top speed has been increased to 300 km/h (186 mph).^[30]

F1 safety car

In 2003, the CLK 55 AMG was used as a F1 safety car. The CLK 63 AMG was also used as a F1 safety car for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.^[31]

2004

• Handling improvements in the form of modified axle bearings and more direct steering^[32]

2005 facelift

A facelift was introduced in June 2005. Major changes include:

• Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, grille with three louvres instead of four, and restyled taillights^[13]
• COMAND 2.0 upgraded to DVD-based COMAND-APS system, introducing iPod integration^[33]
• Updated center console with improved layout and switches
• New 7G-Tronic automatic transmission replaces the old 5G-Tronic system^[13]
• The CLK 240, CLK 320, and CLK 55 AMG are replaced by newer models^[34][35]

2007

• Introduction of CLK 550 and CLK 63 AMG models^[36]
• Introduction of Sports and AMG Sports package^[37]