Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 109.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe, which took 5.36 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 105.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.47 seconds at 106.32 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.50sec
2004 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
5.05sec
Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.47sec
@ 106.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.36sec
2001 Coupe
Across 9 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG ranges from 4.50 to 5.36 seconds 0–60, with a 5.05-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s CLK55 AMG occupied a narrow 2001 to 2004 window, and across 9 verified tests it shows a clear two-step progression in straight-line performance. Early examples were based on the C208/A208 CLK-Class and used the naturally aspirated M113 V8 rated at 342 hp, with the first 2001 Coupe establishing a 5.0-second 0-60 run while another 2001 Coupe tested at 5.36 seconds. Within this first phase, the C208/A208 averaged 5.22 seconds to 60 mph, all with a gasoline powertrain and no hybrid or electric variation in the record.
The transition to the C209/A209 for 2003 brought the same M113 architecture in 362-hp form and a measurable drop in acceleration times. A 2003 Coupe cut the benchmark to 4.9 seconds 0-60, and the 2004 Coupe reached the model’s all-time best of 4.5 seconds while also posting the quickest quarter-mile at 13.1 seconds @ 109 mph. That leaves the CLK55 AMG’s documented arc ending with the C209/A209 as the quickest version tested, spanning a model-wide 0-60 range from 4.5 to 5.36 seconds and an overall quarter-mile average of 13.47 seconds at 106.3 mph. Today, within this short production run, the 2004 C209/A209 Coupe remains the fastest verified CLK55 AMG.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation: C208/A208 to C209/A209
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C209/A209 | 2003–2009 | 4.85s | 4.50s — 2004 Coupe | 4 | The C209/A209 generation (2003–2009) averaged 4.85 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2004 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output was 362 hp across 5.4L V8, 5.5L V8 configurations. |
| C208/A208 | 1998–2003 | 5.22s | 5.00s — 2001 Coupe | 5 | The C208/A208 generation (1998–2003) averaged 5.22 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2001 Coupe at 5.00 seconds. Output was 342 hp across 5.4L V8 configurations. |
C209/A209
2003–2009
Avg 0–60
4.85s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
4
2004 Coupe
The C209/A209 generation (2003–2009) averaged 4.85 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2004 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output was 362 hp across 5.4L V8, 5.5L V8 configurations.
C208/A208
1998–2003
Avg 0–60
5.22s
Fastest
5.00s
Tests
5
2001 Coupe
The C208/A208 generation (1998–2003) averaged 5.22 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2001 Coupe at 5.00 seconds. Output was 342 hp across 5.4L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
9 tests · 4 years
▾
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.83
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.31
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 376 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,850 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 9
#02
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.14s
¼ mi @ 108.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.14 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.1 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 376 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,850 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 9
#05
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 376 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,850 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 9
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 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 CLK55 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 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 CLK55 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 4.5 to 5.2 seconds across verified stock tests. The quickest recorded run is 4.5 seconds, with other tests at 4.8 and 5.2 seconds. All 2004 examples here use the 362-hp, 376-lb-ft M113 V8 and rear-wheel drive.
The fastest CLK55 AMG on record is the 2004 Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. That same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile result at 13.1 seconds with a 109-mph trap speed. Across all 9 recorded CLK55 AMG tests, no other version has gone quicker to 60.
The fastest stock CLK55 AMG is also the overall fastest one: the 2004 Coupe at 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 9 production tests on record and no modified examples, so the stock and overall rankings are the same. The slowest recorded CLK55 AMG run is a 5.36-second pass by a 2001 Coupe.
Across 9 recorded Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 13.47 seconds at 106.3 mph. Overall performance ranges from a quickest 4.5-second 0-60 run to a slowest 5.36-second run, covering both coupe and cabriolet versions.
The C209/A209 CLK55 AMG averages 4.85 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 recorded tests. Its quickest result is 4.5 seconds, set by a 2004 Coupe. This generation uses a naturally aspirated 362-hp configuration, making it the quicker of the two CLK55 AMG generations on record.
The earlier C208/A208 CLK55 AMG averages 5.22 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 recorded tests. Its best time is 5.0 seconds, achieved by a 2001 Coupe. This generation is powered by a naturally aspirated 342-hp setup and trails the later C209/A209 generation in straight-line acceleration.
The C209/A209 generation is faster. It averages 4.85 seconds to 60 mph, compared with 5.22 seconds for the C208/A208. The later generation also has the quicker single best run, at 4.5 seconds versus 5.0 seconds. On record, the second-generation CLK55 AMG is the stronger performer.
Yes. Across recorded tests, the CLK55 AMG Coupe averages 4.99 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the Cabriolet averages 5.27 seconds. The Coupe also has the better best run, at 4.5 seconds versus 5.23 seconds for the Cabriolet. On record, the Coupe is the quicker CLK55 AMG body style.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe averages 4.99 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 recorded tests. Its quickest run is 4.5 seconds, which also stands as the fastest CLK55 AMG result overall. The slowest overall CLK55 AMG result, 5.36 seconds, also comes from a Coupe, showing a fairly wide spread in published testing.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG averages 13.47 seconds in the quarter-mile at 106.3 mph across all recorded tests. The quickest quarter-mile pass is 13.1 seconds at 109 mph by a 2004 Coupe. Other 2004 Coupe runs include 13.14 seconds at 108.07 mph and 13.7 seconds at 104 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 CLK55 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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