2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 -17 City / 18 -25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
268 -500
Seats
2 -4
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angelina L
Upscale and classy, The Mercedes-Benz CLK.
It is classy. With great visibility. Powerful engines with comfortable seats. It is a blend of comfort and performance. Handling is excellent.
accountCircle Nancy J
The best thing about this car is that it is reliable.
I love this car. Good mileage. Comfortable for road trips. Great pickup! Zoom! Love the top down. The only negative is the cost of maintenance.
accountCircle Jasmine K
Its great and fast to get to the places you need to go.
The car is comfortable and has good features but it does not have a map in the car which wasn't included. This car performance is great and reliable. It is fast that it helps my mom get to the places she needs. She is a fashion photographer so the car is perfect to fit all her equipment in the car such as lighting, stands, exposure umbrellas, sandbags, etc. . . In the backseat and trunk. Since it is 2008 vehicle she does have problems all the times and she always has to pay to repair it all the time and money is not cheap to fix for a 2008 old car, but so far everything works great it's not in perfect condition but it has everything she needs that any car could do. I highly recommend it.
accountCircle Cheryl K
Be prepared to spend money on the upkeep of this vehicle.
I have driven this car for 8 years and still enjoy it. I will say that while it is very fun to drive, the car has been having both minor and larger issues for the past 2 years. They have all been very costly. There are also many cosmetic areas that have deteriorated inside the car that are not fixable.
accountCircle Liz H
Mercedes 2 door Convertible
2 door convertible but w/the summer heat I had to replace the top! Love my car BUT VERY expensive to fix & maintain. Not happy about that! Love the fit, style and performance when it is running at it's best!
accountCircle Valerie R
Overall great vehicle for the purchase price.
Overall the vehicle is great. Have not had major problems with it. However, I do have minor problems. These problems include, the car Bluetooth works when it wants to, the tire monitoring light constantly goes on, and you cannot put too much in the trunk if you want to let the top back.

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.5L
268 HP 21-21 MPG 4 Seats
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5.5L
382 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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6.3L AMG
475 HP 15-15 MPG 4 Seats
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6.3L AMG Black Series
500 HP 16-16 MPG 2 Seats
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner Reviews

4.83
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5 stars 83%
4 stars 17%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Liz H on November 17, 2020
Mercedes 2 door Convertible
2 door convertible but w/the summer heat I had to replace the top! Love my car BUT VERY expensive to fix & maintain. Not happy about that! Love the fit, style and performance when it is running at it's best!
accountCircle Valerie R on December 28, 2019
Overall great vehicle for the purchase price.
Overall the vehicle is great. Have not had major problems with it. However, I do have minor problems. These problems include, the car Bluetooth works when it wants to, the tire monitoring light constantly goes on, and you cannot put too much in the trunk if you want to let the top back.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Bill C.

It has good power and is much fun to drive. It is a Cabriolet (convertible) which adds to the pleasure of driving in good weather. It is very well built (solid) and requires a limited amount of maintenance. As a Mercedes-Benz, it also has an amount of 'Snob Appeal'.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Bill C.

Cost of maintenance, when needed, can be expensive. When the weather is lousy (rain, snow, cold), it loses the appeal of a convertible. Being rear-wheel driven, it is not a good snowy-weather driver.

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class has an average owner rating of 4.83 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 18 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
5
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
4.83
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2008 Volvo S80
4.78

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #5 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
32 MPG
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2008 Lincoln MKZ
28 MPG
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
25 MPG

Is The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class A Good Car?

Yes, it’s a very good car. It has good handling and is very smooth. It’s a nice luxurious car but is also powerful.
Natasha D.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

It’s a really reliable car. I haven't encountered any problems. The car is High maintenance but I love it.
Mario G.

Is The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class A Good Value?

I have no idea how much it’s worth now. I'm sure other people will say that there are cars with better value.
Charisma G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 mercedes benz clk 350 oil type?

Answer: The 2008 mercedes benz clk 350 oil type iS5w-40. Having high quality oil is essential for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with this fluid at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine to...
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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety