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Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Automatic
       Introduction
       Style and Build
       Chassis and Suspension
       Engine and Drivetrain
       Performance
       Fuel Efficiency
       Handling and Braking
       Interiors and Equipment
       Technical Specifications
Road Test by  Click here for subscription May 2002
 
Technical Specifications:
At a Glance... Overall Rating  
0-100 kmph 10.05 sec
Quarter Mile 17.02 sec
Top Speed 241 kmph
Ride Excellent
Handling Excellent
Brake Rating Excellent
   
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type V6, cast iron block, aluminium cylinder head
Installation Longitudinal
Valvetrain 3 valves/cy
Displacement 3199cc
Bore & Stroke 89.9x84mm
Comp Ratio 10.0:1
Max Power 218bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque 310Nm@3000-4600rpm
Engine Speed 6000rpm
Bhp/Litre 68.1bhp/litre
Power/Weight 132bhp/tonne
Fuel Delivery Microprocessor-controlled injection system, HFM, air flow sensor
Fuel Unleaded petrol
General Data
Kerb Weight 1605kg
Payload 455kg
Gross Weight 2060kg
Wheelbase 2715mm
Track (F/R) 1493/1474mm
Length 4638mm
Width 1740mm
Height 1413mm
Ground Clearance 110mm
Boot space 435 litres
CHASSIS & BODY
Layout Front engine/RWD
Body/Frame Monocoque
Brakes: Hydraulic dual circuit
Front Brakes 288 x 25mm int. vent. discs
Rear Brakes 278 x 9mm solid discs
Assist Types Vacuum brake booster, stepped master cylinder, ABS, foot operated parking brake, Brake Assist, ESP
Wheels 8Jx16 Alloys
Tyres 225/60 R 16
Steering Rack and pinion speed power steering, steering shock absorbers
Turns lock to lock NA
Turning circle 10.76m
Front Suspension Three link front suspension, McPherson, anti-drive, coil springs, gas-assisted shock absorber, anti roll bar.
Rear Suspension Multi-link independent suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive, gas-assisted shock absorber, coil springs and anti-roll bar
Maintenance
Oil/Filter Change As per ASSYST
Tuneup As per ASSYST
Basic Warranty NA
Accomodation
Seating Capacity 2
Head Room, F max/ min 930mm
Head Room, Rear 900mm
Leg Room, F max/min 1200/ 920mm
Knee Room, F max/ min 840/ 570mm
Knee Room, R max/ min 800/ 520mm
Shoulder space 1210mm
Drivetrain
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Gear Ratio Overall Ratio Kmph/ 1000 rpm
1st 3.95 12.91 9.03
2nd 2.42 7.91 14.76
3rd 1.49 4.87 23.96
4th 1.00 3.27 35.68
5th 0.83 2.71 43.06
Final Drive Ratio 3.27
Rpm@90kmph in 4th 2522
Reverse gear 3.15
Test Conditions
Terrain All tarmac
Temperature 24 to 32° C
Distance 800km
Instrumentation
260kmph speedo, 7000rpm tachometer, fuel gauge and a digital display which gives a host of information.
Performance
Acceleration
Time to Speed Seconds Meters
0-30kmph 2.02 9.37
0-40kmph 2.78 16.86
0-50kmph 3.59 26.94
0-60kmph 4.58 42.01
0-70kmph 5.76 63.13
0-80kmph 6.99 88.66
0-90kmph 8.42 121.14
0-100kmph 10.05 164.50
0-110kmph 11.63 217.36
0-120kmph 13.78 285.83
0-130kmph 16.24 371.52
0-140kmph 18.88 470.72
0-150kmph 21.46 574.89
Time to Distance
Quarter Mile 17.02s@133.71kmph
Standing 1km 30.90s@173.51kmph
30-70kmph 3.74s
Max Speeds
Gear True Speed Speedo
1st 60.30 63
2nd 98.55 101
3rd 159.08 161
4th 201.50 214
5th 241 243
Braking

Minimum Stopping distance

From 100kmph 44.61m/3.77s
From 80kmph 27.41m/2.59s
Control Excellent
Brake Feel Excellent
Overall Brake Rating Excellent
Fuel Economy

Petrol

Overall 8.5kmpl
In-town 7.0kmpl
Highway 10kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 62litres
Range 527km
Acc in kickdown
Kmph  
40-50 0.83s
50-60 1.01s
60-70 1.09s
70-80 1.22s
80-90 1.39s
90-100 1.76s
20-80 in 3rd....5.84s
TESTER RATINGS
Design & Style
Powertrain
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
Dynamic Ability
Space
Creature Comforts
Driver Appeal
Safety
Interiors
Suspension
Ride Quality
Handling
Steering
Braking
Subjective ratings consis of excellent, very good, average and poor. NA means information not available.
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