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2005 Mercedes-Benz

CLK500

Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L

Mercedes-Benz CLK500: best and worst years
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 (photo 1 of 3)
2005 photoElise240SXCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia 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 7-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
302NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.084 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
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,585 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
18
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15%
  • TIRES15%
  • AIR BAGS10%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING10%
  • STEERING10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 20 total.

Mercedes-Benz CLK500: 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.