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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Quality Review

June 1, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

rear-seat space is tight for adults
Cars and Driver

good space by absolute standards
ConsumerGuide

fit and finish is generally excellent
Edmunds

Reviewers studied at TheCarConnection.com generally conclude that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is fine for two passengers, but four can be a tight squeeze.

Car and Driver warns "rear-seat space is tight for adults." According to Kelley Blue Book, Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class seats "offer a wide range of positions, including the ability to raise the seat bottoms to a significant rake." Cars.com reports that each Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class model "holds four occupants on leather-upholstered seats." ConsumerGuide says "headroom and legroom are adequate for six-footers, though folks taller than that will be short on both," adding, however, "Black Series cars have specific sport seats that keep occupants snug during spirited driving, though some drivers will want more lumbar support."

According to Edmunds, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK "rear seats fold down completely, providing a flat load floor that allows long items to be carried inside the car." ConsumerGuide says the Mercedes-Benz 2009 offers "good space by absolute standards, but the cargo hold is shallow and doesn't extend far back, [and] interior storage is subpar."

When it comes to interior materials, these same sources again express different views. Edmunds notes that while "fit and finish is generally excellent, some of the plastic trim on the upper door panels seems somewhat low-grade for this class of automobile." However, ConsumerGuide says 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class cabin materials "are more sporty than luxurious...assembly quality is top notch.”

According to Motor Trend, the convertible versions have “Inch-thick padding and slippery aerodynamics (0.30 Cd) that make the convertible nearly coupe-quiet inside at speed, and reinforcements boost chassis stiffness 12 percent over the previous model.” But the CLK isn’t the quietest in its class. Says ConsumerGuide, "the throaty V8 engine makes its presence known regardless of whether it's idling or at full throttle...there's moderate body drumming and plenty of coarse-surface tire thrum as well."

Conclusion

Like most coupes, the front seats in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class are comfortable and roomy, but the rear seats are somewhat cramped.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:rear-seat space is tight for adultsCars and Drivergood space by absolute standardsConsumerGuidefit and finish is generally excellentEdmunds Reviewers studied at TheCarConnection.com generally conclude that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is fine for two passengers, but four can be a tight squeeze. Car and Driver warns "rear-seat space is tight for adults." According to Kelley Blue Book, Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class seats "offer a wide range of positions, including the ability to raise the seat bottoms to a significant rake." Cars.com reports that each Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class model "holds four occupants on leather-upholstered seats." ConsumerGuide says "headroom and legroom are adequate for six-footers, though folks taller than that will be short on both," adding, however, "Black Series cars have specific sport seats that keep occupants snug during spirited driving, though some drivers will want more lumbar support." According to Edmunds, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK "rear seats fold down completely, providing a flat load floor that allows long items to be carried inside the car." ConsumerGuide says the Mercedes-Benz 2009 offers "good space by absolute standards, but the cargo hold is shallow and doesn't extend far back, [and] interior storage is subpar." When it comes to interior materials, these same sources again express different views. Edmunds notes that while "fit and finish is generally excellent, some of the plastic trim on the upper door panels seems somewhat low-grade for this class of automobile." However, ConsumerGuide says 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class cabin materials "are more sporty than luxurious...assembly quality is top notch.” According to Motor Trend, the convertible versions have “Inch-thick padding and slippery aerodynamics (0.30 Cd) that make the convertible nearly coupe-quiet inside at speed, and reinforcements boost chassis stiffness 12 percent over the previous model.” But the CLK isn’t the quietest in its class. Says ConsumerGuide, "the throaty V8 engine makes its presence known regardless of whether it's idling or at full throttle...there's moderate body drumming and plenty of coarse-surface tire thrum as well." ConclusionLike most coupes, the front seats in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class are comfortable and roomy, but the rear seats are somewhat cramped. 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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Other Choices:

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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