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1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.
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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)
1
CLK 430 (208 470)
1
Engine11 2 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-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)
Compression ratio 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 (except Sport Package) Rims – Tires (Sport Package)
1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17.
2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17.
3
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 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 (steel)
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 320
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8
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, 4
245/40 R 17 91 W
2, 3, 5
Spare wheel
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset:7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 H
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1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17
2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17
3
3 Must not be used with snow chains.4 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y.
3
Model 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, 4
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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Rims – Winter tires
Electrical system Model CLK 430
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
Model CLK 320 CLK 430
Generator (alternator) 14 V/115 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 h 12 V / 10 0 A h
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)
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Main dimensions Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model CLK 320 CLK 430
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 54.3 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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Side marker lamp .......................................................... 281
Snow chains .................................................................... 207
Soft top ............................................................................ 158
Emergency operation ...............................................288
Lowering ..................................................................... 160
Raising ........................................................................ 162
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................ 308
Spare wheel ........................................................... 256, 260
Spare wheel bolts ..........................................................260
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............. 119
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 226
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 62
Start lock-out..................................................................... 24
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 190
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and
warning messages ........................................................ 239
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 73
Steering lock ................................................................... 188
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................. 256
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 148
Glove box .................................................................... 147Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ....... 147
Stowing things in the vehicle...................................... 246
Sun visors ........................................................................ 146
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 60
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 287
TTachometer ........................................................................ 83
Technical data ................................................................. 311
Electrical system ....................................................... 314
Main dimensions ...................................................... 315
Rims and tires ........................................................... 312
Weights ....................................................................... 315
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Emergency calls ........................................................ 179
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction and
warning messages ........................................................ 243
Telephone .......................................................................... 92
General notes ............................................................. 153
Incoming call ............................................................... 96
Redialing....................................................................... 94