2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE technical data

442 Technical dataRims and tires
CLK 55 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2 Jx18EH2
Wheel offset
1.45 in (37 mm)
1
Summer tires
(radial-ply tires)
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
2
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
-
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 Jx18EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply
tires)
255/35 ZR18 94Y XL (Extra Load)
2
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
-
1Applies to AMG wheel only.2Must not be used with snow chains.

443 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG)Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)
CLK 320
CLK 320 (Appearance Package*)
CLK 500
Rim
3.5 B x 16 H2
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
T 125/90 R 16 98M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R 17 99M
1
Model
CLK 55 AMG
Rim (steel)
4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.47 in (12 mm)
Tire
145/70 - 17 92P
1

444 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/120 A
14 V/150 A
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
14 V/1.4 KW
14 V/1.7 KW
14 V/1.7 KW
Battery
12 V/100 Ah
12 V/100 Ah
12 V/100 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5R-11
Bosch F8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5R-11
NGK ILFR 6A
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)

445 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1 406 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
Track, rear
58.0 in (1 474 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)

446 Technical dataWeightsRoof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

447 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
7.5 US qt (7.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
1.28 US qt (1.2 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.64 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

448 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Cooling system
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
approx. 10.7 US qt (10.0 l)
approx. 12.8 US qt (12.0 l)
approx. 12.8 US qt (12.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Agent
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
16.35 US gal (62.0 l)
2.11 US gal (8.0 l)
2.11 US gal (8.0 l)
2.64 US gal (10.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg.of96RON/86MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lu-
bricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system*
6.4 US qt (6.0 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 454).

449 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products Pamphlet, or
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required
for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or
changing of oil and oil filter at change inter-
vals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine
damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles)
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.