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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 Cabriolet

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class – front Unverified
Photo: 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 240 (C 209) Avantgarde coupe (2011-07-17) by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (W209, 2003–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 240 (C 209) Avantgarde coupe (2011-07-17) by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 (C 209) Elegance coupe (2014-08-01) by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 (C209) USDM by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes CLK 500 C209 rear by JanS, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Interior mercedes clk by Jesuscs, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 Cabriolet is a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 convertible with a 7-speed automatic, driver-adaptive, electronically controlled and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $54,200 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 268 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 2400-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The CLK-Class measures 183.2 inches long on a 106.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,845 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$54,200 ($81,816 *)
MSRP with Destination$54,975 ($82,986 *)
Destination Charge$775
Engine
Engine TypeNaturally Aspirated V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower268 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic, driver-adaptive, electronically controlled (Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode)
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity16.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, 3-link, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent, 5-arm multi-link, coil springs
Turning Diameter35.3 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.8 in
Rear Brake Disc11.4 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.5 in
Wheels Rear17 x 8.5 in
Tires FrontP225/45R17
Tires RearP245/40R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.2 in
Width68.5 in
Height54.4 in
Wheelbase106.9 in
Front Track58.9 in
Rear Track58 in
Cargo Volume8.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,845 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2-DR w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-CLASS.

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-CLASS

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-CLASS (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Electrical System5
Air Bags3
Exterior Lighting3
Power Train2
Seats2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2020 · Visibility
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE…”
Sep 25, 2020 · Power Train, Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Engine
“MANY OWNERS OF LATE-MODEL MERCEDES-BENZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.5L V6 ENGINES (M272 OR M273) HAVE EXPERIENCED PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS THAT INCLUDE POOR IDLE, LOSS OF POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT…”
May 21, 2020 · Visibility
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE SUNROOF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED…”
Jan 30, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL WITH MILEAGE 43,000. FILLED UP THE GAS TANK ON TWO OCCASIONS. AFTER EACH OCCASION, PLACED CAR IN GARAGE AFTERWARD AND CLOSED GARAGE DOOR. THE SMELL OF RAW GAS WAS…”
Dec 1, 2018 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“MY PARTNER TOLD ME THAT HIS PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WAS BURNED OUT AND THAT HE WAS TOLD IT WAS GOING TO BE OVER $800 TO REPLACE. I DECIDED TO TRY TO REPLACE THE BULB MYSELF, BUT I FOUND THAT THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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