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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Review

June 1, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

interior is posh
Cars and Driver

cabin is appropriately sumptuous
Edmunds

timeless design remains fresh and alluring
Kelley Blue Book

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class exemplifies the tradition of Euro styling, and unlike other Benzes, the look isn't forced.

A more complete description of the 2009 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." Car and Driver calls the CLK-Class "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."

Editors at TheCarConnection.com like that all V-8 models get AMG styling details, including a different front air dam, and unlike the reactions to most automotive interiors, reviewers express almost equal admiration for this Mercedes-Benz 2009 interior. Car and Driver says the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class "interior is posh," while Edmunds notes this Mercedes-Benz 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a handsome vehicle with a modern yet classic Mercedes-Benz appearance.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:interior is poshCars and Drivercabin is appropriately sumptuousEdmundstimeless design remains fresh and alluringKelley Blue Book The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class exemplifies the tradition of Euro styling, and unlike other Benzes, the look isn't forced. A more complete description of the 2009 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." Car and Driver calls the CLK-Class "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." Editors at TheCarConnection.com like that all V-8 models get AMG styling details, including a different front air dam, and unlike the reactions to most automotive interiors, reviewers express almost equal admiration for this Mercedes-Benz 2009 interior. Car and Driver says the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class "interior is posh," while Edmunds notes this Mercedes-Benz 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a handsome vehicle with a modern yet classic Mercedes-Benz appearance. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "interior is posh" Edmunds: "cabin is appropriately sumptuous" Kelley Blue Book: "timeless design remains fresh and alluring" The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class exemplifies the tradition of Euro styling, and unlike other ...

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BMW serves up two potential CLK competitors: the BMW 3-Series Convertible at the lower end and the BMW 6-Series on the upper end. Both BMWs lean toward performance and offer their M3 and M6 models to face off against the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG. The Audi A5 is a dynamic performer, and this model deserves a drive if the CLK Coupe is high on your list; TheCarConnection.com thinks that it has a more attractive interior than the Benz. Out of this group, the Lexus SC is clearly the most conservative and offers the least performance, but the SC's retractable hardtop is a plus.

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