CLK class is based on the E class not C class
08-13-2002, 06:23 PM
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CLK class is based on the E class not C class
Why do people think the CLK320 is based on C320. because it has the letter "C" in front of it? so does this mean the CL600 is based on C too? Hell no, I hate it when mercedes change the way they name their cars few years ago. People get confussed I heard people at the auto show looking at the CL500 and said "humm that look kinda big for a C class" or looking at CL600, "wow, $120K for a C class not worth it what a rip off etc.."
You know what I mean, the confusion people get with Mercedes's model designation.
I'm telling you the CLK is based on the E class except its got 2 door less different styling and slightly shorter wheel base. look at the interior,dash and ****pit it closer to the E class than the C class. The older CE (w124) was also based on E class (w124)
I don't want to hear people compare the CLK or CL to the entry model C class (equivelent to bmw 3 series)
So is SLK based on the S class? NO, so why people compare the CLK or CL to the C class then??? Get my point.
I for one would like to see Mercedes re-name CL500 to SC500,
CLK320 to EC320, C230 Sport Coupe to CC230, SLK230 to CLK230. it makes more sense and also less confusion for future MB buyers.
You know what I mean, the confusion people get with Mercedes's model designation.
I'm telling you the CLK is based on the E class except its got 2 door less different styling and slightly shorter wheel base. look at the interior,dash and ****pit it closer to the E class than the C class. The older CE (w124) was also based on E class (w124)
I don't want to hear people compare the CLK or CL to the entry model C class (equivelent to bmw 3 series)
So is SLK based on the S class? NO, so why people compare the CLK or CL to the C class then??? Get my point.
I for one would like to see Mercedes re-name CL500 to SC500,
CLK320 to EC320, C230 Sport Coupe to CC230, SLK230 to CLK230. it makes more sense and also less confusion for future MB buyers.
08-13-2002, 06:37 PM
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What are you talking about....
The CLK has always been based on the C class platform..The new one is no exception....If you can remember, the old CE body was based on the E class...It also had a price that was $ 60K back in 1995...By making a coupe out of the C class, they were able to bring out the CLK at $39,000....Please prove me wrong...I would love to see a E class based coupe...Just be prepared to pay 70-80 K for it if it comes out...
08-13-2002, 06:45 PM
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I'm confused then. Why do ALL the auto magazines say it's based on the C Class chassis? This includes 100% of those I subscribe to - Motor Trend, Automobile, Car and Driver, and AutoWeek. Are they wrong? Why do you say it's based on the E Class...because the headlights (in the past) and the taillights resemble the E?
08-13-2002, 06:50 PM
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Yes I was very confused too. The styling and engine of the CLK has followed the E class which is why most people think of the CLK as an E class coupe, which was never built because of cost. Anyways, the platform on the other hand is from the C class. Sad fact.
08-13-2002, 07:01 PM
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There is nothing confusing about it
The CLK the W203 for two reasons: size and weight which equals cost...
It does however use a significant number of parts from the W211...much more than did the w208 from the W210...
MB has always described the W209 as moving father upmarket than the W208 via the use of many W211 parts and features.
The CLK the W203 for two reasons: size and weight which equals cost...
It does however use a significant number of parts from the W211...much more than did the w208 from the W210...
MB has always described the W209 as moving father upmarket than the W208 via the use of many W211 parts and features.
08-13-2002, 07:31 PM
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Regardless of the numbers of parts from whatever, from what I have seen in the photos of the dash of the new CLK, it resembles the cheesy 2002 C240 I was given as a loaner last week when my car was in for service. This includes those pitiful, smaller-than-thimble-size knobs that serve as the temperature selectors for the climate control.
The CLK the W203 for two reasons: size and weight which equals cost...
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Yes, everybody knows it well.From Brabus C320 -> C32AMG -> CLK500, I'm only too familiar & appreciate
the "excellent" chassis of W203 (as well as W209)that totally change my image of old Mercedes when compared to the BMW.
As to the interior, combination of W203/W211/R230 helps
W209 a quick design and cost effective to the Market.
Aimed at uncertain BMW 6 series, Mercedes is prepared.
