The C208/A208 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class introduced in 1997 is a grand tourer produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz. It was based on the W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched three years earlier.

The first-generation C208/A208 CLK was introduced in 1997, and was based on the W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched three years earlier. The C208 coupé was replaced by the C209 CLK-Class in 2002 (for the 2003 model year), although the convertible remained in production until March 2003 when replaced by the A209 CLK.

MERCEDES BENZ CLK (C208) 1997-1999 pecs, photos, engines, years, launch date and history

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 320 V6 (218 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Coupe 1997 1998 1999 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 218 Hp, 240 km/h, 149.13 mph, 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec, 0-60 mph: 7 sec, 10.1 l/100 km, 23.29 US mpg, 27.97 UK mpg, 9.9 km/l

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 200 (136 Hp) Coupe 1997 1998 1999 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 136 Hp, 208 km/h, 129.25 mph, 0-100 km/h: 11 sec, 0-60 mph: 10.5 sec, 9.4 l/100 km, 25.02 US mpg, 30.05 UK mpg, 10.64 km/l

Released in October 1997, the Mercedes-Benz C208 Series I (C208.I) CLK was a four-seat coupe. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive C208.I CLK range consisted of the CLK 200, CLK 230 Kompressor and CLK 320 models (see table below).

All Mercedes-Benz CLK C208 Coupe versions offered for the year 2001 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 230 Kompressor (193 Hp) Coupe 1997 1998 1999 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 193 Hp, 234 km/h, 145.4 mph, 0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec, 0-60 mph: 8 sec, 9.8 l/100 km, 24 US mpg, 28.82 UK mpg, 10.2 km/l

Review: Mercedes-Benz C208 CLK Coupe (1997-02). Includes model range, engines, transmissions, safety equipment, crash testing, features and updates.

This generation of the Mercedes CLK-Class (A208 / C208 / W208) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 1997 - 2003. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a convertible or coupé.