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2000 Mercedes-Benz

CLK430

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 4.3 L

Mercedes-Benz CLK430: best and worst years
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430

Closest available photo (1998 model year); you're viewing the 2000.

1998 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
275NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.082 hp/lb
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,362 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
20

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 23 total.

Mercedes-Benz CLK430: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.