Mercedes CLK spied

Mercedes-Benz CLK romps in the snow / Copyright AUTOMEDIA

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jsb

I know its early yet, but it still looks like a feminine C-Class coupe. The '00-'02 CLK430 with AMG bodywork was the most muscular looking version to-date.

December 12, 2007 2:48 pm

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BENZian

you must date female bodybuilders...it looks powerful and sleek to me not feminine...

December 12, 2007 4:24 pm

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stancoza1425

MB should take some styling cues from the CL-class, which from these photos maybe they have. If that is the case it would look sick,the CL is a great looking car

December 12, 2007 8:25 pm

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elsonlau

As I said before, the BMW 3 Series Coupe is more better and reliable than the CLK. It has a better sharpening corners when driving. CLK's V6 engine is no match than BMW's straight 6.

December 13, 2007 2:00 am

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BENZian

I guess you would mean the twin-turbo I-6 as the normally aspirated I-6 makes significantly less horsepower & torque...it wasn't that long ago that BMW was saying that the AMG supercharged engines were inferior as they used forced induction...now we see a BMW producing a twin-turbo I-6 engine...that is matched or exceeded by normally aspirated V6 engines from several automakers...Nissans VQ , Cadillac D.I. V6, MB D.I. V6, and even turbo 4cylinders from Mitsubishi & Subaru...

December 13, 2007 11:38 am

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benz_man

But did you look at the TT I-6's torque curve? At 300HP/300ft.lbs the I-6 is also VERY under worked! If Mercedes doesn't hurry out the 350CGI they'll lose market share in every segment using the port injected V-6.

December 14, 2007 12:47 pm

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phobos

CLK 460 270+ HP ? Are you sure? that is weak..bring the CGI,the benz engine department has some work to do

December 14, 2007 2:16 pm

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RCarvalho

the bmw 3 series coupe is much much better than clk and prettier too...no doubt about it.

December 14, 2007 9:37 pm

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I mean ''BMW destiny is to be N2 FOR EVER! Audi N3 and etc...... Thats the reality!'' :)))))))))))))))

December 15, 2007 8:26 am

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DiscoDaddy

This CLK will be a flop just like every other one...they can't give them away at the dealerships and the values have dropped tremendously...can't say that about the 3 series coupe...hmmmm

December 15, 2007 6:17 pm

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MBEaston

The CLK had sold strongly ever since it was originally introduced in the late 90's. It has incredible ride and handling qualities and holds a great resale value. It is difficult for us to keep them in stock even during the winter months, and they are very sought after on our pre-owned lot. The biggest thing that hurts the car right now is that it is not edgy enough and lacks a retractable hardtop. Even though a soft top weighs less, takes up less trunk space, and looks more elegant when in place, people spending upwards of $60k are now expecting a hard top.

December 18, 2007 11:27 pm

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