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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review
New engine brings more power.
2006 CLK-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-Benz CLK is among the best of its class, a rolling statement of style and taste, and a design that's likely to age well. The CLK350 will satisfy most owners, while the CLK500 is a superb automobile in every respect, kicking everything up another notch. The CLK55 AMG is strictly for enthusiasts. As driving enthusiasts, we can certainly understand the desire for more performance, but the CLK500 delivers more than plenty.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Santa Barbara, California; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Coupe ($45,750), Cabriolet ($53,700); CLK500 Coupe ($54,350), Cabriolet ($62,300); CLK55 AMG Cabriolet ($82,600) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 268-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24v V6; 302-hp 5.0-liter sohc 24v V8; 362-hp 5.4-liter sohc 24v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed TouchShift automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed TouchShift automatic; 7-speed TouchShift automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual two-stage frontal airbags; front-seat head and chest side-impact airbags; rear-seat side-impact airbags; antilock brakes with brake assist; electronic stability program; automatic-deploying roll bars (cabriolet); rain-sensing windshield wipers; Tele Aid automatic emergency response notification system; front and rear foglights |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | radar-based cruise control; xenon headlights with heated washer system; rear side airbags (CLK55) |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Osnabrueck, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-367-6372 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 45750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Coupe ($45,750) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone, automatic climate control with pollen and dust filter; leather upholstery; 10-way power-adjustable front seats; 3-setting memory for front seats, steering wheel and exterior mirrors; auto-dimming exterior mirrors; 8-speaker, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; automatic, front seatbelt presenters; programmable, remote opener; heated windshield washers; one-touch up/down power windows; power tilt/telescope steering wheel; keyless remote lock/unlock and top operation; and trip computer |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | metallic paint ($680); and xenon headlamps and washers ($990) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 47640 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 258 @ 2400-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/28 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 182.6/68.5/55.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/53.7/42.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.8/45.9/33.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 10.4 |
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| Front Suspension | twin lower links, independent strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized twin-tube shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | five-link independent, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3515 |
| Stock Tires | 225/45ZR17 front; 245/40ZR17 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
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