More expensive average
Mercedes and convertible - which has traditions. The Stuttgart sell cars and have been open for decades with its trend towards younger audiences, the segment for fans of the top is extended. The Stuttgart-based offering in the middle goes by the name CLK convertible and offers four full seats.
Body / interior
The Mercedes CLK cabriolet based on the mid-1994 presented by Mercedes, which was now shown by the new C-Klasseabgelöst. With the face of double headlights but does the 4.56 meter long car was still timely.
Also in operation and instrumentation of the Benz is largely up to date. Only the left control stalk interferes overloaded as well as the antiquated hand brake, which for decades with the left foot is pressed at Mercedes. Merely observing the Stuttgart should also another detail: namely, that a practical control of all four side windows using a button, as it offers the latest generation of the three convertibles.
On the interior space and the seats there is nothing wrong, however. The fitting for all passengers fit. By means of the control options to the well-formed and sufficient lateral support offered seats (leather extra charge) should any stature driver find a suitable position. However, criticism is the lack of inclination adjustment of the seat.
Also a lot in the back seat convertible may take longer than the evening ride home from the pub. The CLK Cabriolet offers four complete so seats. To further ensure the well-being in a closed car very well-made and fabric lined with soft top. Might almost be thought of sitting in a traditional sedan.
A rotation release knob on the roof and make the subsequent operation of the switch for the motor-driven transformation of the CLK in a convertible. With the opening process is not always without friction. Frequently happening across the actuating said button is nothing, or the roof operation breaks from the middle of the process of completely inexplicable reasons. In addition, crashes and crunches the top mechanics during the process so vehemently believe that you like, you've captured a half-tree, which crushed the folding of the roof slowly. At least the top compartment closes by means of a solid cover.
When closed, convinced the convertible with low wind noise. Also leaves open the drive's fine. Is still the front seats insertable wind deflector mounted behind, convertible convinced by the substantial absence of turbulence up to high speed regions.
Chassis / handling
The ride is traditionally the domain of cars. Also our CLK convinced in this chapter. Unevenness irons designed long-throw suspension of the Mercedes good. Combined with the smooth but enough mediating contact with the road, the steering proves Mercedes car as pleasant journey.
Sporting approaches are alien to him, however. On this point, still shows the competition, where the bar for four-seat convertible is agile handling. From a security point on the other hand does not hurt the more comfortable design. With forced pace of the Mercedes is clean on the street and behaves in critical load changes. The brakes work good modulation and delay stable tracking also at high motorway speeds.
Engine / Transmission
Mercedes offers a range of engines for its open middle class. Initial version is also in the test car mounted 2289 cc four-cylinder. By means of the rediscovered by Mercedes compressor charging the machine makes 193 hp.
On the performance development, there is nothing wrong. Unlike machines, turbocharged engine is the compressor with its permanently powered compressor without turbo lag out completely. From idle, the Mercedes is well on gas and enjoys a steady power delivery.
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Thus, the stock has the positive properties of the drive unit but unfortunately exhausted. The supercharged engine makes noise from medium engine speeds that is so vehemently that one involuntarily of a capital leak in the exhaust system thinks. The ordinary noise does not fit at all to the otherwise distinguished character of the Mercedes, and even less for a car for about 90 000 marks. Also, the automatic transmission shows dark side. His shifting leads the five-speed box made of very hard, but is not precise on the other hand: when to kick down the motorway inclines can often decide the transmission after several seconds memorial, whether it even takes a lower gear. Fortunately, the Automatic "adaptive", ie capable of learning.
At least, the temperament of the supercharged engine, it is unable to reduce significantly: even above 200 kilometers per hour, the convertible willing to put in speed.
However provides that the CLK any weakness and confirms the tendency that the compressor machines are relatively economical. With a little restrained gas foot, we identified a mixed consumption of 11.2 liters.
Costs
n its basic version will cost the Mercedes 79 460 Mark (September 2000). Series include ABS, four airbags, electric hood, electric mirrors, central locking with remote control and Bordcomputer.Den jump to the six-cylinder Mercedes can pay with violent charge: At least 95 000 Mark does the 218-hp CLK 320th By comparison, the strongest competitor BMW 3 Series Convertible offers its six-cylinder "as the 325i already for 69 to 900 marks, while for the 231-hp 330i only 77 400 marks.
The equipped with extras such as automatic transmission (3712 dollars), heated (675 marks), leather seats (3596 dollars), air conditioning (at least 3190 dollars), wind deflector (650 marks) and other ingredients test car had a value of over 92 000 marks.
Since there is little consolation that the insurance classification of the CLK is relatively cheap. The maintenance intervals depend on the driving style and displayed in the cockpit.
Datasheet
Engine Four-cylinder inline engine
Displacement (cm 3) 2278
Horsepower (KW) at U / min -1 193 (142) at 5500
Max torque (Nm) at rpm -1 280 at 2500
Maximum speed (km / h) 230
Transmission Five-speed automatic
Drive Rear
Road test consumption (l/100 km) min. 9.1
Price (Euro) 40 627
Emission standard D4
Road tax (annual) / Euro ago 155.25
Road tax (annual) / Euro new 14/35/21
Comprehensive insurance class: ABS, power windows, Central Department, four airbags
Standard equipment: * 600 Mark off tax bonus
Conclusion
The CLK Mercedes is a solid, well-made total convertible. He is a Mercedes from the old school with all the associated advantages and disadvantages. Comfort, performance and processing deserve praise. A real competition to the 3 Series convertible, but the Mercedes is not: That he lacks the playful handling. He is far too expensive.
Moreover, the vulgar noisy four-cylinder engine has a completely out of place in the noble Benz. This is likely, although the already high price of cars rising by participants reiterated his grip on the cylinder the better choice. So the answer is to our initial question: The expectations of a 90 000-mark-do not meet the CLK Cabriolet. For less money there is anywhere else in improving ways of cars.
Plus and minus
+ Good workmanship
+ Economical engine
+ Good performance
+ Four full seats
+ Low turbulence
- Noisy engine
- Bad value for money
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