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Old 10-13-2009, 05:17 PM
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Extra horsepower w208 vs w209

Hey guys,

Been lurking for a while. Just purchased a 2002 CLK55 with 73k miles. Just wondering, where does the extra 20-25hp come from in the w209?

I did search here and google. All I could find was "freer breathing"?

Any specifics?

Can we get these extra ponies with just air filter, exhaust and ecu tuning?

cheers
Old 10-13-2009, 09:09 PM
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I would think the airbox design, along with some ecu and exhaust tweaks.

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Hey guys,

Been lurking for a while. Just purchased a 2002 CLK55 with 73k miles. Just wondering, where does the extra 20-25hp come from in the w209?

I did search here and google. All I could find was "freer breathing"?

Any specifics?

Can we get these extra ponies with just air filter, exhaust and ecu tuning?

cheers
Old 10-14-2009, 01:16 AM
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The W209 has 11:1 compression. The W208 has 10.5:1.
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Ahhhhhhhh! Thanks Marcus. That may explain it!
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Originally Posted by MarcusF
The W209 has 11:1 compression. The W208 has 10.5:1.
Ding ding ding!!! We have a winner!

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