2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS technical data

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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................298
Warranty coverage .........................298
Identification labels .......................299
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............300
Technical data ................................ 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ...................................305Engine oils ...................................... 307
Engine oil additives ...................... 307
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 307
Brake fluid ...................................... 307
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 308
Fuel requirements ........................ 308
Gasoline additives ......................... 309
Coolants .......................................... 309
Consumer information .................. 311
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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock
of original spare parts required for maintenance and
repair work. In addition, strategically located parts
distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for other
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
or compromise its durability or safety.Wa r r a n t y c o v e r a g e
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Massachusetts, and Vermont emission
control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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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
X
X
X
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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 430 (208.370)
1
CLK 55 AMG (208.374)
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Engine113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 260.3 cu.in. (4265 cm
3) 322.0 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 275 hp/5750 rpm
(205 kW/5750 rpm)342 hp/5500 rpm
(255 kW/5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 295 ft.lb/3200 rpm
(400 Nm/3200 rpm)376 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(510 Nm/3000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 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.4 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y.
5 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y.
3
Model CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.4 in (35 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1. 18 i n ( 3 0 m m )8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
Summer tires, front axle:
Summer tires, rear axle:225/45 R 17 91 W
1
245/40 R 17 91 W
2, 3
225/45 R 17 91 Y
1, 4
245/40 R 17 91 Y
2, 3, 5
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tires 225/45 R 17 91 W
1
225/45 R 17 91 W
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Electrical system Model CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W M+S
Model CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG
Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/150 A
Starter motor 12V/1.7 kW 12V/1.7 kW
B a t t e r y 12 V / 10 0 A h12 V / 10 0 A h
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)NGK PFR 5-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
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Main dimensions
We i g h t s (see certification tag) Model CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length 179.8 in (4567 mm) 179.8 in (4567 mm)
Overall vehicle width 67.8 in (1722 mm) 67.8 in (1722 mm)
Overall height 54.6 in (1386 mm) 54.6 in (1386 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 58.6 in (1488 mm) 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
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