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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG
EPA fuel economy for 56 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class trims sold from 1998 to 2009. Best ever: 22 MPG (1998 CLK320). Latest model year 2009: 17 to 20 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class to fuel is the CLK350, 3.5 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) at $3,870 a year. The CLK550 (Cabriolet), 5.5 L, 8 cyl (17 MPG) costs $4,550, so the thriftier trim saves $680 a year and $3,400 over five years.
| 2009 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK350 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | cheapest |
| CLK350 (Cabriolet) | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | cheapest |
| CLK550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | $4,550 | +$680 |
| CLK550 (Cabriolet) | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | $4,550 | +$680 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 20 | 17 | 25 | CLK350, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2008 | 20 | 17 | 25 | CLK350, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 6 |
| 2007 | 20 | 17 | 25 | CLK350, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 5 |
| 2006 | 20 | 17 | 26 | CLK350, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 5 |
| 2005 | 21 | 18 | 26 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 6 |
| 2004 | 20 | 18 | 24 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 6 |
| 2003 | 20 | 17 | 24 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 5 |
| 2002 | 20 | 18 | 25 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 6 |
| 2001 | 21 | 18 | 26 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 5 |
| 2000 | 21 | 18 | 26 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 4 |
| 1999 | 21 | 18 | 26 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 1998 | 22 | 19 | 27 | CLK320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
Every Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLK350 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2009 | CLK350 (Cabriolet) | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2009 | CLK550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2009 | CLK550 (Cabriolet) | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2008 | CLK350 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2008 | CLK350 (Cabriolet) | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2008 | CLK550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2008 | CLK550 (Cabriolet) | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2008 | CLK63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2008 | CLK63 AMG (Cabriolet) | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2007 | CLK350 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2007 | CLK350 (Cabriolet) | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2007 | CLK550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2007 | CLK550 (Cabriolet) | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2007 | CLK63 AMG (Cabriolet) | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2006 | CLK350 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2006 | CLK350 (Cabriolet) | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2006 | CLK500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2006 | CLK500 (Cabriolet) | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2006 | CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet) | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2005 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2005 | CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2005 | CLK500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2005 | CLK500 (Cabriolet) | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2005 | CLK55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2005 | CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet) | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2004 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2004 | CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2004 | CLK500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2004 | CLK500 (Cabriolet) | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2004 | CLK55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2004 | CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet) | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2003 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2003 | CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2003 | CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2003 | CLK500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2003 | CLK55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2002 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2002 | CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2002 | CLK430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | CLK55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet) | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2001 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2001 | CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2001 | CLK430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2001 | CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2001 | CLK55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2000 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2000 | CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2000 | CLK430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2000 | CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1999 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 1999 | CLK320 Cabriolet | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1999 | CLK430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1998 | CLK320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 MINI Clubman | 32 | 28 | 37 |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE | 30 | 25 | 37 |
| 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5 | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| 2009 Pontiac G5 XFE | 30 | 25 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?
The most efficient Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class the EPA has rated is the 1998 CLK320 at 22 MPG combined (19 city, 27 highway).
What MPG does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class get?
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class trims range from 17 to 20 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class has the worst fuel economy?
The 2008 CLK63 AMG is the lowest rated at 14 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class to fuel is the CLK350, 3.5 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) at $3,870 a year. The CLK550 (Cabriolet), 5.5 L, 8 cyl (17 MPG) costs $4,550, so the thriftier trim saves $680 a year and $3,400 over five years.
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