Mercedes clk

First generation (1996–2002; C208/A208)

Main article: Mercedes-Benz C208

First generation (C208/A208)

Production	1996–2002
Engine(s)	2.0L 134 horsepower (100 kW)I4 2.0L Kompressor 189 horsepower (141 kW)I4 2.3L Kompressor 190 horsepower (140 kW)I4 3.2L 215 horsepower (160 kW) V6 4.3L 275 horsepower (205 kW) V8 5.4L367 hp V8
Transmission(s)	4 or 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	105.9 in (2690 mm)
Length	2000–02: 180.3 in (4580 mm) 1998–99: 180.2 in (4577 mm)
Width	67.8 in (1722 mm)
Height	2000–02 convertible: 54.3 in (1379 mm) 2000–02 coupe: 54.0 in (1372 mm) 1998–99: 53.0 in (1346 mm)
Related	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

The first-generation CLK was introduced in 1996, 3 years after the 1st generation (W202) C-Class model. The launch of the CLK also marked Mercedes' first foray into the mid-sized coupe market, as the W124 E-Class Coupe was considered a two-door sedan rather than a coupe.
Less expensive than the sporty SL-Class convertibles, the first generation CLK cabriolet was the most successful convertible Mercedes-Benz ever offered; 41,520 were sold in the United States from 1999 to 2003, and more than 115,000 were sold throughout the world.

2000–2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208) Avantgarde coupe (Australia)

2000–2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 (A208) Elegance cabriolet (Australia)

Versions offered in the first generation were the CLK 200(136 PS), CLK 200 Kompressor(192 PS), CLK 230 Kompressor(193 PS), CLK 320(218 PS), CLK 430(279 PS) and the CLK 55 AMG(372 PS). All were available in both coupé and convertible form.
The CLK 320 Coupé was introduced in the 1997 model year, powered by a 3.2 L V6 engine. The CLK 320 Cabriolet and the 4.3 L V8-powered CLK 430 appeared in 1999. The high-performance CLK 55 AMG, which was introduced first in Europe in 2000, was powered by the "M113" 5.4 L V8 engine. The CLK 55 AMG cabriolet became available in 2002, the last year of this body style.
In 2000 for the 2001 model year, a facelift was launched with side-view mirror-mounted turn signals and a new steering wheel.