Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz CLK contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Mercedes-Benz CLK.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz CLK's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz CLK has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz CLK's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz CLK is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Pricing: A used 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $4,993 to $18,759 while a used 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is priced between $4,869 to $26,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz CLK base engine makes 268 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz CLK are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$36,256
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,960 - $54,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,178
Price Range:
$4,993 - $18,759
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,834
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$6,974 - $25,560
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
122,176
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,750
Price Range:
$4,869 - $26,995
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz CLK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz CLK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 40.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Mercedes-Benz CLK Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
C 300 Luxury, C 300 Luxury 4MATIC, C 300 Sport, C 300 Sport 4MATIC, C 350 Sport, C 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CLK Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 2700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
279 / 410 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.5 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3585 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
183.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic
Gray
Pewter Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Barolo Red Metallic / Mars Red
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Palladium Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Majestic Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic
Gray
Indium Grey Metallic / Pewter Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red / Storm Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond/Mocha Leather / Almond/Mocha MB-Tex
Black
Black Leather / Black MB-Tex
Gray
Gray/Black Leather / Gray/Black MB-Tex
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Stone Leather / Stone/Black Sport Leather
Black
Black Leather / Black Sport Leather
Gray
Ash Leather / Ash/Black Sport Leather
Brown
Cappuccino/Black Sport Leather
