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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class User Reviews

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 22 reviews

  • Performance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 13 reviews
"power" 12 reviews
"handling" 6 reviews
"beautiful car" 3 reviews
"interior" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"high maintenance" 2 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews
"expensive car" 2 reviews

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Habib writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK500 Coupe Review
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Buy the 500, it has plenty of power...car felt like it had more power than my M3. It's a luxurious ride that handles like a dream with tons of power.

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Nothing really...I had aftermarket xenon headlights which kept going out.

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Awesome Mix Of Sport & Luxury — Car drove like a sports version of a S500. It was a fun car to drive on longer trips. It was very reliable and never gave me any problems. the clk500 has plenty of power and handles like a luxury sports car should. I recommend this car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Nick writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK55 AMG Coupe Review
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Corvette lilke performance, with a well... Benz ride!

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Repair Costs, Limited parts outside of dealer. Gas =(

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If You Want To Go Fast And Still Have A Good Back In 20 Years... — So after 2 C6 Corvettes I happened upon this gem of a car... Performance - feels heavy, and consumes gas like no other (ok so 20MPG isnt that bad) Build Quality - Just about perfect, no rattles or noises. You dont cringe when you hit a bump in the road Appearance - Decent, the AMG helps. Could still use a slower valence in the front, and maybe a different hood. Cost of Ownership - GET A WARRANTY GOOD GOD. Here is a small list of prices for parts: Rotors: $2500, Pads: $600, Tires: $1000 to 2000, Oil Change: $190 - these can be cut in half usually if done yourself or by another shop. Fun Factor - Handles good, doesn't feel as fast as an M3 or Corvette, If you have the cash spring for an SL.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Renate writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK500 Convertible Review
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one-button top down, beautiful, great handling, fast car! need i say more?

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small trunk (what do you expect?)
seat belt rides a touch too high on me (5'4" tall)
only one cupholder--and its kind of far away,
and no good place to set phone where you can easily reach it

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Sweet Clk! — one-button top down, beautiful, great handling, fast car! need i say more? Oh, and $19K for a 5-yr old MB that originally sold for over $60K, its a bargain! Quiet with top up--other than occasional squeak of the top when going over big bumps.

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madmla21 writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review
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302hp, Convertable, 4 seater, FFFAAASSSTTTT!!!!!

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brakes could be better, car is heavy

madmla21
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Great Car — this car is built to the best craftsmenship I have ever seen. The 302 HP is enough to make any car scared of it on the road yet little realze that a car this good looking can be so quick. this is one of the best and funnest cars I have ever owned and the soft top is on the complete other end of the spectrum then my old Jeep soft top.

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Randi writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK500 Convertible Review
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Fast and fun to drive

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Audio/NAV system emitted squelching sounds when overheated.

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Clk 500 Cabriolet — Custom ordered this car back in 2004. Had leather sports seats with custom colors. Had a problem with the audio/NAV system where very loud squelching noises would happen if the temperature got too hot. Dealership could never fix the problem. Ended up selling the car for a down payment on a house. Loved driving this car tho, heard they are revising for 2010?

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Danny writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK500 Convertible Review
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v8 convertible ftw

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fuel efficiency

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My Toy — simply love it. driving convertible in bay area is such enjoyable event; soft sunshine + clean air (compared to LA, that is) the performance is decent, especially the "S" handling. oh yea, love the engine sound when accelerating; the gas consumption is high, unfortunately, $80 for 250 miles around >_< rather than that it is all cool~~

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kiki1122 writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 Coupe Review
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nice looks, realiable, never had a mechanical problems before

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2 doors, not good as a family car

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Fun Yet Reliable — I have had this car for over 4yrs. Never had a problem. Unlike other European cars, this one is super reliable! It looks great inside out. It has god a lot of great features. My favorite is Harmon Kardon Sound. Fun to drive!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Drmcgruder writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 Convertible Review
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Great value for convertible!

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Slow acceleration, No iPod or Aux input without expensive dealer assistance

Drmcgruder
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Fun Car To Drive Sexy With The Top Down Or Up — I bought this car for my spouse and she looks great in it. The CLK 320 is a great entry level car for a convertible buyer. Handles great ride is smooth and the gas mileage is on par with a vehicle in this class with a six cylinder engine. Horsepower could use a boost for a car of it's size (215hp).

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Brian writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 Coupe Review
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For sporty driving- enough to run fast with visual fascination.

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Narrow inside, single cup holder.

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Relighting About Clk — If it is considered that this has v-style 6cylinders, 218hp is not bad. But it's true this is not for sports driving. For sportyyyy driving- enough to run fast. 249km/h 0km-100km takes 6.5seconds. or in 7secs. Performance- as most Mercedes do, acceleration is little late than other German brands. Pretty good breaking appropriate performance even when drive too fast, this is reliable rotor. somewhat heavy handing that gives super stability. You can feel when you turn with clk on hwy or freeway. especially the speed exceeds 200km.. inspiring of me...liable...to ensure the safety for driver... Build Quality- very satsfied, sturdy body ( it has no b-pillar) no repair is needed unless generator makes trouble. Appearance- Good looking, enough to drive with a lot of fun. Not be disgusted even as time goes by. But, wheel bases...a bit small.. Fuel cost is pretty good, it exhausts 8km/L in urban, 10 up to 13km/L in rural. speed limit system is really helpful if you are likely to use. Very fun, 4 passengers (if 2 couples would be great), open all 4 windows will be inspired of all.. see the curve from the side line...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Merc3 writes:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 Convertible Review
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A headturner with power. Has a functional back seat

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Not a family car

Merc3
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A Once In A Lifetime Car — Loved the car. It made me smile everyday. Unfortunately, I need an sUB for the family. Car was a beautiful, handled like. Was a dream with very little extra upkeep. Was comfortable in all weather with a family of three.

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Cost $15,282 Average Instant Market Value $16,038 Average Instant Market Value $20,587 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 26 26 23
Horsepower 215 221 268
Crash Test Rating 8 4 8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 10.4 6.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.0 41.9 42.5

Reviews From Other Years

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Reviews

It Is A Great Car, It Manages Very Nicely, Its Quiet, No Exterior Noise.extremely Comfortable. By pearlharbor5000

The thing I did not like about this car is when the tire sensor came on, which meant that one or more tires was low on air, so one has to be precise on the amount of air in the tires. It is a nice... Read More

Excellent, Sporty, Fun To Drive. Head Turner. By SC_Mark

Handles great. Very quick and responsive. Especially fun in the spring/summer months. Great for day to day needs. Good trunk space, even more when top is up. Not neccessarily ideal for large families,... Read More

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Reviews

I Love It. By arunr76

it is very modern with all the safety features unlike my 560SL. the top goes down and up like a magic. I don't drive much, if I go to a shopping centre. I always park way out so that no one can put a ... Read More

Unbelievably Inexpensive Luxurious Sports Car. By arunr76

I love to drive this car and will hate to sell it. It is unfortunate that in this part of the country, I can go top down only for few weeks like my swiming pool. I also hate to drive to a shopping cen... Read More

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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Reviews

Unique And Memorable By HaroldG

draws oohs and ahhhhs from everyone, a driver's car, seats four, unsurpassed surround sound, near new chromes are beautiful and attention grabbing, only an average of 5500 miles per year on the speedo... Read More

Awsome By Jonathan

im like everthing about it thats why i brought it. the performance is wild the looks of the car is great .the sound system is wildly loud.the colour which is obsidian black just makes the car look so ... Read More

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Reviews

A Terrific All-around Car By Tony_Kelly

I've owned more than 30 cars over the years. To name a few - Audi, BMW, Datsun, Honda, Isuzu, Jaguar (XKE & XJ-S), Lancia, Lexus, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Range Rover, Renault, Scion, Sterling, Toyota, T... Read More

Black Beauty By JK62

Much heavier than my 2003 SLK 32 AMG but still quick with the V8 Black on Black with wood steering wheel Harman / Kardon audio system Had a head gasket replaced under warranty Normal service otherwise... Read More

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Reviews

Mercedes Is Perfect For This Stage Of My Life By James

Really, I couldn't be happier with this car. We were looking for a car for my daughter and stumbled upon it at Charles Maund. My wife saw it first and suggested we look at it for us, not our daughter.... Read More

Classic By gbcrouse

This car is a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing. Even though it is refined looking, it is anything but. This cars only downfall is that it drives too smoothly... 120 mph feels like 65. Yet as smooth as... Read More

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