Mercedes-Benz CLK320 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CLK320 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CLK320 is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 92.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLK320 is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Coupe, which took 7.46 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 91.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLK320 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.22 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.38 seconds at 91.16 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.80sec
1998 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
7.22sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.38sec
@ 91.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.46sec
2003 Coupe
Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLK320 ranges from 6.80 to 7.46 seconds 0–60, with a 7.22-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Performance Overview
Positioned as the V6 core of the CLK range, the Mercedes-Benz CLK320 is covered here across 4 verified tests spanning 1998 to 2004. In this sample, performance centers on one configuration theme: gasoline power from the naturally aspirated M112 3.2-liter V6, rated at 215 hp throughout the tested years. The earliest C208/A208 cars set the pace, with the 1998 Coupe posting the model’s best 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and the quickest quarter-mile at 15.2 seconds at 92.9 mph.
Through the C208/A208 period, later coupes stayed close but drifted slightly slower in instrumented testing. The 2000 Coupe reached 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while the 2003 Coupe recorded 7.46 seconds, defining the slower end of the measured range. Across the first generation’s three tests, the CLK320 averaged 7.22 seconds to 60 mph, keeping its performance band narrow even as body and equipment evolved.
The move into the C209/A209 era in 2004 did not materially change output, and the available test reflects that continuity. The 2004 Cabriolet ran 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds, essentially matching the broader model average. Based on the current data set, the CLK320 stands as a consistently mid-7-second luxury coupe and cabriolet, with no hybrid or electric variants represented in testing.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK320 0–60 Times by Generation: C208/A208 to C209/A209
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C209/A209 | 2004–2009 | 7.20s | 7.20s — 2004 Cabriolet | 1 | The C209/A209 generation (2004–2009) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2004 Cabriolet at 7.20 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.2L V6 configurations. |
| C208/A208 | 1998–2003 | 7.22s | 6.80s — 1998 Coupe | 3 | The C208/A208 generation (1998–2003) averaged 7.22 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1998 Coupe at 6.80 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.2L V6 configurations. |
C209/A209
2004–2009
Avg 0–60
7.20s
Fastest
7.20s
Tests
1
2004 Cabriolet
The C209/A209 generation (2004–2009) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2004 Cabriolet at 7.20 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.2L V6 configurations.
C208/A208
1998–2003
Avg 0–60
7.22s
Fastest
6.80s
Tests
3
1998 Coupe
The C208/A208 generation (1998–2003) averaged 7.22 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1998 Coupe at 6.80 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.2L V6 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK320 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 4 years
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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Cabriolet
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 91.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 215 hp
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CLK320 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz CLK320 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK320 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Mercedes-Benz CLK320 performance FAQs
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The 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Cabriolet reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 15.3 seconds at 91.9 mph. That test used the 215-hp, 229-lb-ft M112 V6 with rear-wheel drive and a curb weight of 3,800 pounds.
The quickest CLK320 on record is the 1998 Coupe, which runs from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model, posting 15.2 seconds at 92.9 mph. Across all 4 verified tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.22 seconds.
The fastest stock CLK320 on record is also the 1998 Coupe at 6.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. All 4 recorded CLK320 tests are production vehicles, so the stock and overall rankings are the same here. The quickest quarter-mile stock result is 15.2 seconds at 92.9 mph.
The C209/A209-generation CLK320 is represented by a 2004 Cabriolet test that reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That generation’s current average is also 7.2 seconds because there is 1 verified run on record. Output stays consistent at 215 horsepower from a naturally aspirated gasoline V6.
The first-generation C208/A208 CLK320 averages 7.22 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest run is the 1998 Coupe at 6.8 seconds. All recorded examples for this generation use a naturally aspirated gasoline setup with 215 horsepower.
The fastest C208/A208 CLK320 is the 1998 Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds. That same car also records the best quarter-mile for the model at 15.2 seconds and 92.9 mph. Within the first generation, it stands as the benchmark acceleration result.
The Coupe is quicker on record. CLK320 Coupe tests average 7.13 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 6.8 seconds. Cabriolet tests average 7.3 seconds, with a best of 7.2 seconds. That gives the Coupe a 0.17-second edge on average and a 0.4-second advantage at their quickest.
CLK320 Cabriolet tests average 7.3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, and the best recorded Cabriolet run is 7.2 seconds. The 2004 Cabriolet also covers the quarter mile in 15.3 seconds at 91.9 mph. Across the model range, Cabriolet versions are slightly slower than the Coupe on average.
CLK320 Coupe models average 7.13 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, and the quickest Coupe reaches 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. That fastest Coupe is the 1998 model. Coupe results are the strongest in the CLK320 range, beating Cabriolet results both on average and at the top end.
Across all 4 verified CLK320 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.38 seconds at 91.2 mph. The fastest quarter-mile result is 15.2 seconds at 92.9 mph from the 1998 Coupe. The 2004 Cabriolet runs very close behind, posting 15.3 seconds at 91.9 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz CLK320 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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