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Specs of Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /1998, 1999/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /Coupe 1998 - 1999/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
263 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.4 sec
0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 1998 CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 1998 CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
4.3 l
4266 cm3
260.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Coupe 1998 CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe?
4567 mm
179.8 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe?
1722 mm
67.8 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1480 kg
3263 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1960 kg
4321 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe?
420 l
14.8 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
June, 1998 year
End of production
August, 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
16.6 l/100 km 14.2 US mpg
17 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
263 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.1 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5.3 kg/Hp, 188.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 270.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
65.4 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.943
Engine displacement
4266 cm3 260.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1480 kg 3263 lbs.
Max. weight
1960 kg 4321 lbs.
Max load
480 kg 1058 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
420 l 14.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4567 mm 179.8 in.
Width
1722 mm 67.8 in.
Width including mirrors
1960 mm 77.17 in.
Height
1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.91 in.
Front track
1505 mm 59.25 in.
Rear (Back) track
1474 mm 58.03 in.
Front overhang
860 mm 33.86 in.
Rear overhang
1017 mm 40.04 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16
Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 7 J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 16