CLK-Class (W209) 2003 on: CLK 270 CDI, CLK 200K, CLK 200 CGI, CLK 240, CLK 320, CLK 350, CLK 500, CLK 550 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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CLK differences

What's the differences between the pre-facelift (03-05) and facelift (06-09) models?

Also what are the differences between a 320, 500, 350, 550 besides the engine?

They all look the same to me. Can someone please enlighten me on this subject? Thanks.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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body between the models have changed. go to a dealership and take a look at them side by side. you will for sure see the difference

interior too.

all you needa do actually is just google the pics and take a gander for yourself

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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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My W209 is a 2002
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fai+H777
My W209 is a 2002
that's a first ...
how come it's a 2002 ??
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Probably an early production.

Differences are, front bumper, tail lights, center console, radio and controls.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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don't forget the rear bumper, exhaust, brakes
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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2003-2005
CLK 320
front--

rear--

CLK 500:::::
front--

rear---

2006-2009
CLK350
front--

rear--

CLK550
front--

rear--


The only difference between the 06/07 CLK550(5.5L V8) and 500(5.0L V8) is in the interior and the engine
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 04:58 AM
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My 240 has the sensors like the 500... I've never known how to get them to work though as my manual is in Japanese...
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04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Why does that 500 have a 320 kit?
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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That's the stock bumpers on the 500. All CLKs from 200K to 500 have stock bumpers(no amg package). I don't know about US cars but no CLK sold in Europe comes with amg package besides 55 amg. The AMG package is a option when you purchase the car.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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lol so i fit in in europe! lol jk jk
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lol so i fit in in europe! lol jk jk
Haha yup, you and all the CLK 200K-500s here
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04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
All of the 500s I have seen here have the AMG package. This is the first time I see a 500 with the 320 bumpers.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Yeah it's a US thing. All Europe sold cars have stock bumpers if not purchasedd with amg package.
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Originally Posted by NsXTaCY168
What's the differences between the pre-facelift (03-05) and facelift (06-09) models?.


For me, the minor changed on the AMG front bumper were the main reason I went with the 2006 Clk500 instead of the 2005 CLK55. Now I'm in the same situation again with the SLK55. I love the minor changed AMG bumper on 2009 SLK55 but it still kindna expensive right now. I'm willing to wait until the new model come out then the 2009 models price will drop like crazy.
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