Mercedes-Benz C208

Mercedes-Benz C208
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The 208-series Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a two-door grand touring car. It has two variants, a coupé (C208) which was produced by Mercedes-Benz in Bremen from 1997 until 2002, and a convertible (A208) which was assembled by Karmann in Osnabrück from 1998 until 2003. Based upon the 202-series C-Class launched three years prior, the 208 series replaced the two-door variants of the Mercedes-Benz W124 and is the first generation of the CLK-Class. 233,367 coupés and 115,161 convertibles were produced, and it was succeeded by the 209-series CLK-Class in 2002.

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 1997
Body typeSedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz C208 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz C208
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.7 l · 5-cyl113 km/h
2.9 l · 5-cyl145 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz C208 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.