2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$48,100 to $63,500

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The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class two-door coupes and cabriolets receive only minor updates for 2009. The automaker adds heated front seats as standard equipment for all CLK-Class vehicles, as well as a standard six-disc CD changer mounted in the glovebox, which conceals it from view yet ensures easy access by drivers and passengers. Among other features, the CD changer plays MP3-coded CDs. In addition, drivers can control the CD changer using buttons mounted on the multifunction steering wheel.

Mercedes offers the CLK-Class in four trims for 2009, including the CLK350 Coupe, the CLK350 Cabriolet, CLK550 Coupe, and CLK550 Cabriolet. All are rear-wheel-drive vehicles, and seat four passengers. In addition, all CLK-Class vehicles retain their broad stance and pillarless cabin design, which results in an airy, uninterrupted side profile with the windows opened or closed. The current design dates back to 2003 (2002 for the coupes), so the CLK-Class coupes and cabriolets feel a bit dated. However, Mercedes will give the CLK-Class a design refresh in 2010, making 2009 the final year of the current design.

A 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6 powers the CLK350 Coupe and CLK350 Cabriolet. For both trims, the V6 links to a seven-speed automatic transmission, making the CLK-Class cars the only ones in their class with a seven-speed automatic, according to Mercedes. A 382-hp, 5.5-liter V8 engine drives the CLK550 Coupe and CLK550 Cabriolet. Both also feature the seven-speed automatic transmission, as well as 18-inch AMG-designed five-twin-spoke wheels (as opposed to 17-inch wheels for the CLK350 trims).

Across the line, standard features include 10-way power-adjustable front seats, a driver's multicontour seat with adjustable side bolsters, leather upholstery throughout, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated windshield washer system, and the Keyless-Go system, which enables drivers to lock and unlock the vehicle and start and stop the engine with using a key. In addition, all trims except the CLK350 Coupe come equipped with a sport suspension, which includes a lower ride height and firmer coil springs and shock absorbers, resulting in more precise handling. The system is available as an option on the CLK350 Coupe.

Published May 31, 2022 by Rob Feeman

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by Walt E
Jul 11, 2024
Good size and feature list. More of a cruiser than sporty. Jul 11, 2024
by Marshall A
Nov 22, 2022
Rather a niche vehicle. Not for everyone. Must say the cabriolet has a better roof and body line than the coupe. Good quiet ride firm positive steering control and feel. Mising was maintenance items that dealer should have done before offering for sale ie... Tire pressure tire sensor batteries dead. Nov 22, 2022
by Art G
Nov 07, 2022
Very nice well equipped sports car. Handles well and a good looking vehicle.Nov 07, 2022

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Pricing

Original MSRP
$48,100 to $63,500
Price range
$9,313 to $9,949
Average price on CG
$9,313
YoY price change
$9,949 to $9,313

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power activated trunk/hatch: open and close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Exhaust tip color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Profile: 45 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: all season · Width: 225

Wheels

Width: 8.5

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power activated trunk/hatch: open and close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Exhaust tip color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: remote operation

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Profile: 45 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance · Width: 225

Wheels

Width: 8.5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power activated trunk/hatch: open and close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power activated trunk/hatch: open and close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

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