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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Review

October 30, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

dignified styling
Cars and Driver

timeless design remains fresh and alluring
Kelley Blue Book

cabin is appropriately sumptuous
Edmunds

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, regardless of body style, is a handsome car with a modern yet classic Mercedes-Benz appearance. Unlike on some other Benzes, the look isn't forced. Editors at TheCarConnection.com like that all V-8 models get AMG styling details, including a different front air dam.

It is what Car and Driver calls "dignified styling"; Kelley Blue Book says the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class' "timeless design remains fresh and alluring," adding that the "stunning Cabriolet takes full advantage of the rakish CLK lines." A more complete description of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class comes from Cars.com: "Mercedes-Benz's three-pointed star sits at the center of a low, wide grille...twin ellipses form a single headlight unit on each side of the grille." The reviewer notes that "elegance is the CLK350's front-end theme, while sportiness takes precedence in the CLK550, [and the] CLK63 AMG has a hunkered-down stance with bulging fenders, taking inspiration from Mercedes-Benz's race cars."

Unlike the reactions to most automotive interiors, reviewers express almost equal admiration for this Mercedes-Benz 2008 interior. Car and Driver says the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class "interior is posh," while Edmunds notes this Mercedes-Benz 2008 model as having a "cabin [that] is appropriately sumptuous, with plenty of leather, wood and elegant chrome." ConsumerGuide reports "monochromatic interior panels and carbon fiber trim," while Kelley Blue Book comments on this Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class' "familiar Mercedes-Benz styling cues."

Conclusion

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class upholds a fine old tradition of Euro styling.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:dignified stylingCars and Drivertimeless design remains fresh and alluringKelley Blue Bookcabin is appropriately sumptuousEdmunds The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, regardless of body style, is a handsome car with a modern yet classic Mercedes-Benz appearance. Unlike on some other Benzes, the look isn't forced. Editors at TheCarConnection.com like that all V-8 models get AMG styling details, including a different front air dam. It is what Car and Driver calls "dignified styling"; Kelley Blue Book says the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class' "timeless design remains fresh and alluring," adding that the "stunning Cabriolet takes full advantage of the rakish CLK lines." A more complete description of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class comes from Cars.com: "Mercedes-Benz's three-pointed star sits at the center of a low, wide grille...twin ellipses form a single headlight unit on each side of the grille." The reviewer notes that "elegance is the CLK350's front-end theme, while sportiness takes precedence in the CLK550, [and the] CLK63 AMG has a hunkered-down stance with bulging fenders, taking inspiration from Mercedes-Benz's race cars." Unlike the reactions to most automotive interiors, reviewers express almost equal admiration for this Mercedes-Benz 2008 interior. Car and Driver says the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class "interior is posh," while Edmunds notes this Mercedes-Benz 2008 model as having a "cabin [that] is appropriately sumptuous, with plenty of leather, wood and elegant chrome." ConsumerGuide reports "monochromatic interior panels and carbon fiber trim," while Kelley Blue Book comments on this Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class' "familiar Mercedes-Benz styling cues." ConclusionThe 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class upholds a fine old tradition of Euro styling. 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "dignified styling" Kelley Blue Book: "timeless design remains fresh and alluring" Edmunds: "cabin is appropriately sumptuous" The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, regardless of body style, is a handsome car with a modern ...

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