Mercedes-Benz W209 is a passenger car of the Mercedes-Benz trademark, the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-class , which replaced the Mercedes-Benz W208 in 2002 [1] . The model was produced in two bodies: C209 (coupe) and A209 (convertible). Production of the W209 series was completed in January 2009.
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| Manufacturer |  Mercedes Benz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of production | 2002 - 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assembly | Sindelfingen , Germany Bremen , Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Body type | 2-dv. coupe 2-dv. cabriolet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz W203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Length | 4638-4652 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Width | 1740 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1413 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear track | 1474 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Front track | 1493 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1540-1660 kg 1715 kg (CLK 55 AMG) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Top speed | 228-250 km / h | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Similar models | Volvo C70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Volume of the tank | 62 l | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In addition to standard serial modifications, the company introduced the most powerful versions of the CLK 55 AMG, CLK 63 AMG [2] , CLK 63 AMG Black Series and CLK DTM AMG [3] from the Mercedes-AMG division.
Content
History
2002-2006
In March 2002, the second-generation CLK-class lightweight compact coupe replaced the Mercedes-Benz W208 . The new car was based on the Mercedes-Benz W203 C-Class platform, which also had a similar modification and was assembled on a similar platform - the 3-door Sport Coupe hatchback. Production was established at a plant in Bremen , Germany, where about 300 million euros were invested [4] . The model range of Mercedes-Benz W209 engines consisted of both gasoline ICEs and diesel engines of various configurations. The most serious technical novelty, which was first introduced with the advent of this model, was a 1.8-liter engine equipped with a direct injection of gasoline into the combustion chambers [5] . This is the first Mercedes-Benz engine of this type.
In March 2003, a cabriolet modification ( A209 ) made its debut at the Spring Salon in Geneva .
The 2004 car was the last in the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand, on which a multimedia system was installed, switched using a D2B optical cable (from the English Digital Data Bus ), presented about 10 years ago. In the same year, the CLK DTM AMG racing version was introduced.. The coupe lost almost the entire trim - you could even order sports buckets with a fixed back. The body panels were replaced with lighter and wider ones to cover the protruding wheels - the track was increased by 66 millimeters in front and 75 millimeters in the rear [2] .
2006—2009
In 2005, the car has undergone restyling. The updated model was presented to the general public back in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show [6] . The car went on sale a year later. The new modification, in addition to small changes in appearance, has acquired a multimedia system that works using MOST technology ( English Media Oriented Serial Transport ), as well as custom-made DVD-navigation and integration with iPods . The engine range was supplemented by an improved 3.5-liter V8 engine. The CLK320 model was replaced by the CLK 350. On the steering wheel of the CLK 500 model installed paddle shifters from AMG modifications, and also replaced the gearbox with a new one - 7G-Tronic .
In 2007, the CLK 500 became known as the CLK 550, and the high-performance version of the CLK 55 AMG was replaced by the CLK 63 AMG.
In January 2009, production of the W209 series was completed. Mercedes-Benz W209 became the last representative of the CLK-class . The car replaced the new Mercedes-Benz coupe from the fourth generation of the E-Class - Mercedes-Benz W212 (body code C207 ).
Description
Exterior
The Mercedes-Benz W209 is 71 mm (2.4 inches) longer, 18 mm (0.7 inches) wider and 28 mm (1.1 inches) taller than its predecessor [7] . The exterior design is borrowed from the Mercedes-Benz W203 , on the basis of which the car is assembled (the same profile of the front optics, a similar body structure, the shape of bumpers and the like). Convertibles were equipped with a soft folding roof, controlled remotely.
Thanks to the 2005 restyling, the car received a new front bumper, a new radiator grill, updated taillights and modified wheels.
The model was produced in two execution lines: ELEGANCE (alloy wheels with a 7-spoke design, gray grille with decorative chrome trim, tinted glass in green, 4 interior colors to choose from, wooden trim with decorative chrome stripes) and AVANTGARDE (alloy wheels wheels with 5-spoke design, black grille with decorative chrome trim, blue tinted glass, 2 interior colors to choose from + 3 color combinations, ellyp aluminum trim ta with decorative chrome stripes) [8] . Since 2006, the AMG sports package appeared.
Front optics | Rear optics | Side mirrors | Wheel disks |
Interior
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz W209 is dominated by C-class design solutions, but they look more rich. Buyers had access to the Keyless-Go remote system [7] , replacing the ignition key. The engine could be turned on using the button located on the gear lever. The car had a solid 390-liter trunk for its class, more spacious rear seats, which could comfortably accommodate two adult passengers. For the US market, models with walnut leather upholstery were produced.
Restyling of 2005 brought changes to the interior of the car: the appearance of the dashboard was updated, the decoration materials were replaced with better and more modern ones. There was an option for leather trim with a thin stitching.
Two versions of the car were delivered to Europe: the first was with a focus on luxury (walnut-colored interior, polished rims and other elements), the second - on sportiness and aggressiveness.
Front seats | Dashboard | Onboard system | Automatic transmission lever |
Electrical equipment
European cars were significantly different, and usually changed depending on the needs of the buyer. However, all models came with four side airbags, seat belt pretensioners, THERMATIC automatic climate control [4] , DISTRONIC cruise control, rain sensor, anti-lock braking system ( ABS ) and electronic stability control ( ESP ). Keyless Go system , navigation, voice control system LINGUATRONIC , Parktronic , as well as bi-xenon ( Bi-Xenon HID ) front optics were available on order [7] .
Engines
The car was produced both with gasoline and diesel power units. In addition to standard modifications, the W209 was produced in high-performance versions from the Mercedes-AMG division.
Gasoline
| Model | Engine [4] [9] | Working volume | Configuration / Valves | Power @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Acceleration 0–100 km / h | Years of release | Modifications |
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| CLK 200 Kompressor | M271 E18 ML | 1796 cm 3 | R4 / 16 | 120 kW (163 HP) / 5500 | 240 Nm / 3000 | 9.3 s | 09.2002–09.2006 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 200 Kompressor | M271 E18 ML | 1796 cm 3 | R4 / 16 | 135 kW (184 hp) / 5500 | 250 Nm / 2800-5000 | 8.8 s / (9.1 s) | 10.2006–03.2010 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 200 CGI | M271 DE18 ML | 1796 cm 3 | R4 / 16 | 125 kW (170 h.p.) / 5300 | 250 Nm / 3000 | 9.2 s | 07.2003–05.2005 | coupe |
| CLK 240 | M112 E26 | 2597 cm 3 | V6 / 18 | 125 kW (170 h.p.) / 5500 | 240 Nm / 4500 | 9.2 s | 06.2002–05.2005 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 280 | M272 E30 | 2996 cm 3 | V6 / 24 | 170 kW (231 HP) / 6000 | 300 Nm / 2500–5000 | 7.4 s / (7.4 s) / [7.2 s] | 06.2005–03.2010 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 320 | M112 E32 | 3199 cm 3 | V6 / 18 | 160 kW (218 hp) / 5700 | 310 Nm / 3000–4600 | (7.9 s) | 06.2002–05.2005 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 350 | M272 E35 | 3498 cm 3 | V6 / 24 | 200 kW (272 hp) / 6000 | 350 Nm / 2400-5000 | (6.4 s) / [6.2 s] | 06.2005–03.2010 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 500 | M113 E50 | 4966 cm 3 | V8 / 24 | 225 kW (306 hp) / 5600 | 460 Nm / 2700–4250 | (6.0 s) / [5.9 s] | 06.2002–05.2006 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 500 CLK 550 | M273 E55 | 5461 cm 3 | V8 / 32 | 285 kW (388 hp) / 6000 | 530 Nm / 2800–4800 | (5.2 s) / [5.0 s] | 06.2006–03.2010 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 55 AMG | M113 E55 EVO | 5439 cm 3 | V8 / 24 | 270 kW (367 HP) / 5750 | 510 Nm / 4000 | 5.2 s | 09.2002–05.2006 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 63 AMG | M156 E63 | 6208 cm 3 | V8 / 32 | 354 kW (481 hp) / 6800 | 630 Nm / 5000 | [4.7 s] | 06.2006–03.2010 | coupe, convertible |
| CLK 63 AMG Black series | M156 E63 | 6208 cm 3 | V8 / 32 | 373 kW (507 HP) / 7200 | 630 Nm / 5250 | [4.3 s] | 2007-05-05.2009 | coupe |
| CLK DTM AMG | M113 E55 ML | 5439 cm 3 | V8 / 24 | 428 kW (582 hp) / 6100 | 800 Nm / 3500 | (3.9 s) | 2004-06-05.2006 | coupe, convertible |
Diesel
| Model | Engine [4] [9] | Working volume | Configuration / Valves | Power @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Acceleration 0–100 km / h | Years of release | Modifications |
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| CLK 220 CDI | OM646 DE22 LA | 2148 cm 3 | R4 / 16 | 110 kW (150 HP) / 4200 | 340 Nm / 2000 | 10.2 s / (10.4 s) | 01.2005–05.2009 | coupe |
| CLK 270 CDI | OM612 DE27 LA | 2685 cm 3 | R5 / 20 | 125 kW (170 h.p.) / 4200 | 400 Nm / 1800 | 9.2 s | 10.2002–05.2005 | coupe |
| CLK 320 CDI | OM642 DE30 LA | 2987 cm 3 | V6 / 24 | 165 kW (224 HP) / 3800 | 415 Nm / 1400–3800 (510 Nm / 1600–2800) | 8.2 s / (6.9 s) | 01.2005–03.2010 | coupe, convertible |
Chassis
Pendant
The front suspension of the Mercedes-benz W209 is a three-link type McPherson , with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. The rear suspension is multi-link independent, also with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers and anti-roll bar [9] .
Rack and pinion steering wheel.
Transmission
The base Mercedes-Benz W209 models were equipped with a 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission 5G-Tronic , for sports modifications installed a 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic [9] .
Brake system
The vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with a vacuum booster, ventilated front and solid-state rear disc brakes, and a drum parking brake [9] . From electronic systems there are ABS, Brake Assist and ESP.
Wheels
The car was equipped with 16- (7 J x 16 front and 8 J x 16 rear) and 17-inch (7.5 J x 17 front and 8.5 J x 17 rear) wheels. Tires: front - 205/55 R16, rear - 225/50 R16 for 16-inch wheels, front - 225/45 R17, rear - 245/40 R17 for 17-inch wheels [9] .
For high-performance modifications like the CLK 55 AMG, 18-inch wheels (7.5 J x 18 front and 8.5 J x 18 rear) with 225/40 R18 front and 255/35 R18 rear tires installed.
Modifications
CLK 55 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG was equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 engine, paired with a 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic transmission, borrowed from the S-class . The power unit capacity was 367 liters. with. (274 kW), the torque was 510 Nm. The car is designed on a standard chassis for the entire CLK-class with some modifications from the Mercedes-AMG division (other springs, valves and bushings). As a result of the changes, the suspension became stiffer, improved handling at high loads. Changes affected the brake system. The wheels were fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels with 225 / 45ZR17 front and 245 / 40ZR17 rear Michelin tires .
CLK 63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG was introduced in 2006 to replace the CLK 55 AMG. It was equipped with a 6.2 liter V8 engine, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Power CLK 63 was 481 hp. (354 kW, + 31% to productivity in comparison with the predecessor), the torque equaled 630 N · m (+ 23% in comparison with the predecessor). The car was produced both in a coupe and a convertible.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG was used as a Formula 1 safety car in 2006 and 2007 [10] . The speed of its acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h was 4.3 seconds.
Black Series
The CLK63 AMG Black Series was produced from 2007 to 2009. Its weight was significantly more than the car on which it is based, but its speed and performance were higher due to the updated differential, a modified engine, as well as other modifications. The model was equipped with a 6.3-liter (6208 cm 3 ) V8 engine [11] with a 7-speed automatic gearbox AMG SpeedShift and developed a power of 507 hp. (373 kW) at 6800 rpm and a torque of 630 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h was 4.1 seconds [11] .
Modifications include removing the rear row of seats, an upgraded rear axle, new chassis springs and a fully adjustable suspension system. The maximum speed of the car is electronically limited at around 300 km / h [11] . The model is equipped with 9.0 x 19 rear and 9.5 x 19 front alloy wheels with 265/30 R19 Pirelli PZero Corsa tires in the front and 285/30 R19 in the rear.
CLK DTM AMG
In 2004, a sports car based on the C209 CLK-class model was introduced - the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG, created to participate in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters races. The car won 9 out of 10 races in the 2003 DTM season . The fastest 4-seater convertible at the time of release [12] .
In Europe, the car was sold with an AMG V8 engine with a displacement of 5.4 liters and a supercharger installed. The power of the power unit was 428 kW (582 hp), and the torque was 800 N · m. Acceleration to 100 km / h was 3.9 seconds, the maximum speed was electronically limited to 320 km / h (200 mph).
Car production was completed in 2006. In just a short period of time, 100 coupe versions and 80 convertibles were released [13] [14] .
Gallery
Notes
- ↑ The new Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class . Geneva : Daimler AG (March 5, 2002). Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 Lev Guriev. The craziest creatures in the history of Mercedes-AMG. Part II . Motor.ru (July 28, 2016). Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet: The world's fastest open-top four-seater . Frankfurt : Daimler AG (September 14, 2005). Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 Statements about the new CLK-Class . Daimler AG . Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Brian Long. Mercedes-Benz SLK: - R171 series 2004-2011 . - Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2015 .-- S. 92. - 224 p. - ISBN 9781845846534 .
- ↑ Brian Long. Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. - Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2016 .-- S. 158. - 208 p. - ISBN 9781845847777 .
- ↑ 1 2 3 Body and safety: extremely sound foundations (German) . Daimler AG . Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Model concept and equipment: exquisite in every sense . Daimler AG . Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Technical data CLK-Class . Daimler AG . Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Mercedes-AMG GT S: Bernd Mayländers neues Safety-Car (German) . MotorSport Total (March 9, 2015). Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived March 19, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 3 CLK 63 AMG Black Series (English) 7. USA : Mercedes-Benz (2008). Date of treatment December 27, 2016. Archived December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Competitive Spirit // Torque. - 2007. - S. 46-47 . - ISSN 0218-7868 .
- ↑ Blurring the line between street and racecar // DieCastX. - 2008. - T. 4 , No. 4 . - S. 12 .
- ↑ John Lamm, Larry Edsall, Steve Sutcliffe. 365 Sports Cars You Must Drive . - Motorbooks, 2011 .-- S. 235. - 320 p. - ISBN 9781610597944 .
Literature
- Richard Bremner. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG - driving a legend // Autocar Magazine. - 2016 .-- December 4. Archived December 27, 2016.
- Press Service of Daimler AG . The new Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class . - Geneva , 2002 .-- February 5. Archived December 27, 2016.
- Sybrand Anema. Three Hundred Club - Cars With a Top Speed Exceeding 300 KM / H. - Dorrance Publishing, 2010.- T. 1. - S. 295. - 310 p. - ISBN 9781434955647 .