2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET technical data

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1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.
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X
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CLK 320 shown
3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control systemLayout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
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Model CLK 320 (208 465)
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CLK 430 (208 470)
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Engine11 2 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 260.3 cu.in. (4265 cm
3)
C o m p r e s s i o n r a t i o 10 : 1 10 : 1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 215 hp/5700 rpm
(160 kW/5700 rpm)275 hp/5750 rpm
(205 kW/5750 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(315 Nm/3000 rpm)295 ft.lb/3200 rpm
(400 Nm/3200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

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Rims – Tires
1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17
2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17
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3 Must not be used with snow chains.
Model CLK 320
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R 16 91 H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 HModel CLK 430
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset:8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires:
summer tires, front axle
summer tires, rear axle225/45 R 17 91 W
1
245/40 R 17 91 W
2, 3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/45 R 17 91 W
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We i g h t s (see certification tag) Model CLK 320 CLK 430
G e n e r a t o r ( a l t e r n a t o r ) 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 15 0 A
Starter motor 12V/1.7 kW 12V/1.7 kW
Battery 12V/100 Ah 12V/100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

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Main dimensions
Model CLK 320 CLK 430
Overall vehicle length 180.2 in (4577 mm) 179.8 in (4567 mm)
Overall vehicle width 67.8 in (1722 mm) 67.8 in (1722 mm)
Overall height 54.3 in (1380 mm) 54.3 in (1380 mm)
Wheel base 105.9 in (2690 mm) 105.9 in (2690 mm)
Track, front 59.3 in (1505 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm)
Track, rear 58.0 in (1474 mm) 58.6 in (1488 mm)

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TTachometer ....................................................................... 87
Technical data ................................................................ 313
Electrical system ....................................................... 315
Main dimensions ...................................................... 316
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Weights ....................................................................... 315
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 182
Emergency calls ........................................................ 183
Information ................................................................ 187
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 185
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 186
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................247
Telephone .......................................................................... 96
General notes ............................................................. 157
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
Redialing ...................................................................... 98
Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 178
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 76
Indicator lamp ...........................................................232
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................243The first 1 000 miles .....................................................179
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 271
Tire speed rating ............................................................ 210
Tire traction ................................................................... 209
Tires ................................................................................ 323
Driving instructions ................................................ 208
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 271
Tire replacement ...................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 211
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 276
Transmission .................................................................. 195
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 279
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 213
Trip computer .................................................................102
Trip odometer ...................................................................87
Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Separately locked ........................................................ 38
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 299

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