Overview & Reviews

The racetrack-inspired CLK63 AMG Black Series coupe joins the lineup. It boasts a 500-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 along with a track-ready suspension, upgraded composite brakes, no backseat and seriously supportive front seats. Only 350 are slated for the U.S. market. On the other end of the spectrum, the volume seller CLK350 gains a few new standard features, namely a sport suspension and twin six-spoke 18-inch wheels.

• Powerful engines, solid chassis, composed ride, comfortable front seats, fast power top operation in Cabriolet.

• More expensive than rivals, some subpar plastic trim, COMAND system can be confusing.

User Reviews:

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  Lean mean machine - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By Dr. Frank - July 26 - 11:16 pm

  This car is fun. Great performance. The power is there when you need it.The handling is great.The braking is great.Above all you feel safe in this car.I have no complaints about quality.Its all built in.Im holding on to this one.Its the first of my future collection.

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  A good mix of power and luxury - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By K. Lee - August 29 - 10:40 am

  This is a great car. I moved up from an Acura CL-S, so it was an upgrade on all fronts. The acceleration is silky smooth. For the most part, the engine is quiet but still can let out that great sounding growl when you really jam the pedal. Theres no cooler sound than rolling through a short tunnel and hitting the gas just before the mouth Its like a sonic boom! Mine is fully loaded, with the P3 package and just about every option available. I think the P2 package is enough though, and you dont need silly options like the automatic trunk opener/closer.

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  Step above the rest - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By JOHN S. - August 3 - 9:53 pm

  This coupe will turn you into a racecar driver.IT has the same engine as the S class with a fraction of the price.This car really has it all, from its 8 cyinder engine to its body sculpted desing that has AMG written all over it. When night arrives is when the fun begins. Its very spacious cabon has all the bells and whistels to make your drive extremely fun.Whether you are looking for nav, keyless go, heated seats this car has it all. I will have to agree with Mercedes Benz quote. In a perfect world everyone would own one. Moreover, not everyone is going to agree with me, but that is the people who does not own one. As having a great affinity for cars especially coupes this one has it all

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  Wow, its a super car!!!!! - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By gambler695 - May 18 - 6:42 pm

  You need to own and drive this car. The clk 550 is very fast, the clk63amg is a beast, its actually will frighten you with 475 hp and 465lbs of torque. I love it, and the engine sound especially top down makes you grin from ear to ear. It even has 4 useable seats and my twin daughters love riding in it. The diamond silver metallic color looks very unique and the car is a discreet head turner. Really no negatives to this car other than price and you get what you pay for with this car. It will be very rare because only 250 ever sent here. Highly recommended, best car by far I have ever owned!

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  Fantastic except for the bad paint job - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By David Edwards - February 24 - 4:26 pm

  I traded in my 2007 SLK that I had purchased new in March of 2007. It was a nice car, but tight on space and not very comfortable. The CLK Cabriolet is fantastic. The seats are the most comfortable I have set in ... even better than our 2008 Lexus LS 460. The Harmon Kardon stereo is incredible. The ride is crisp yet smooth and it literally glides over the roads. Some of the speakers vibrated at first with any significant bass, but this seems to have subsided quite a bit. The Irridium Silver paint is beautiful in lower light or artificial light, but in sunlight, you see the problems with the metallic paint...looks like it was painted with a spray can. Moral, dont buy on a cloudy day.

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  Awesome - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By MLP - July 13 - 4:03 am

  Having owned several performance Mercedes over the yrs including the SL series, the CLK 550 is proving to be the best road machine I have ever driven. Mechanics wedded to aesthetics.

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  Benz is Best - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By Mr Bill - February 5 - 6:43 pm

  Ive owned just about everything but truly exotic cars, i.e. Ferrari, Rolls, Bentley, Maserati, etc. This Benz, with the 5.5 liter engine, is one of the most powerful cars Ive had. The styling appeals to women of taste and the performance appeals to anyone who likes gobs of horsepower, push you to the seat acceleration and so on. I believe this car will become a collectors edition over time. Mine is white, with light beige seats and a black top. At gas stations people almost always say, "What a beautiful car". There are more expensive convertibles, but few with the "wow factor" of this vehicle.

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  Bad compressor at less than 50,000 - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By cberk74 - November 10 - 3:15 pm

  My compressor has gone bad 49,582 miles. The car may be 6 yrs old but at that low mileage it should not have a compressor leak. It has been properly maintained at Mercedes dealerships and garage kept. I am the fourth owner. Had it for two years and average 10,000 a year in mileage. I have only had to visit the dealership twice for service and apparently do not have enough "loyalty" to get a decent repair rate on something that should not be broken. I spoke with the head of the Post Warranty at MBUSA and he spoke with my local service center. The best deal they could offer me was 15% off the $1500 repair bill. I am very disappointed in the quality of the car.

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  Nice Convertible - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By Joe S - May 12 - 8:30 am

  My very first convertible and what a beauty! We actually had the opportunity to drive with top down in January during an unusual 70 degree day in New Jersey and it turned heads!

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  First Convertible - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By ECB - September 11 - 12:36 am

  First convertible and I love it! Really wanted a metal top, but wound up trading our 2005 E320 4-matic for the rag top at the dealership. Liked the SLK (metal top) but felt it was too selfish with only 2 seats, but have never used the back seats!