help me decide clk 230 or clk 320

[eggy]

hi all only joined today because im thinking about buying a 208 clk but dont know what model to go for,a 230 kompressor or a 320 ? dont know if the 320 are normaly assparated or if they have kompressors as well? so to help me decide can any body tell me the 0 - 60 times, max speed and mpg for both models and any thing else you think i should know about buying a clk. i have a scooby at the moment and iv had enoph with the hard ride, loud exhaust and constent gear changing ,i want quiet,cumfort,smooth ,relaxing motoring not being shook about and having my ear drums perfarated:-(..well i am getting old now im nearly 36 lol any advise would be apreciated as i cant find performance figures on the net any wear. thanx darren

 

[jon_harley]

The 320 petrol is normally aspirated but is a V6, so much smoother and quieter than the 4-cylinder 230K. It's also apparently a lighter engine so the fuel consumption isn't as much worse than the 230 as you might expect. Max speed is electronically limited to about 150mph for all CLKs, IIRC 0-60mph is about 8.1sec in the 320, I daresay someone will be along in a while with the actual figures, or there's always google.

 

[eggy]

thats how i found this place "google" it would be interesting to have figures for both cars .at the moment im leaning towards the 230 because i like the idea of the charger but would like more imput on both models before i decide ,thanx for your coments and looking forward to hearing more from people.

 

[robbo]

The V6 is a much nicer engine.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

I two would oppt for the 320, bullet proof engine, the 230 has a few know issues, oil leaking from the camshaft adjuster for one.

 

[Speedmaster]

I drove them both and the 320 was a much better drive in my opinion. I actually got seduced by the Clk430 V8 though

 

[ribby]

For me it would have to be the 320 - but then look at my cars!
You cannot beat raw cc for the right sound and smoothness...

 

[c955]

How's that saying go?

'There's no replacement for displacement'


.

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
Borrowed my friends clk 320 for a few weeks and i have a c class saloon 230k same engine as the clk 230k. I have done over 100,000 miles in mine it has not missed a beat 400 miles + from a tank of fuel (60 litres). But as you have come from a scooby i would go for the 320, friends was so much smoother than mine, speed wise i did,nt think to much difference but 320 has a better top end, the 230k will only just do 140mph.
I think i,m right in saying that the 320s are generally better specced too.

 

[A210AMG]

Hello,


Funny a few people on here have given up scubbys for something more classy

I would go for the 320CLK, much smoother than the 230 and the CLK is quite a heavy car. I think in the SLK the 230 was suited to this. In the CLK its bigger and more of a cruiser.

Mpg and running costs will not be much in it. As mentioned if your after vrrom as well (coming from a scubby) The v8 Clk430 may be tempting is mpg an issue? doubt the scubby was good.

Drive both to make your own mind up, I think the 230 is a little coarse when bobbing but have to admit only driven an SLK with the 230 engine not a CLK.

Cheers

 

[Speedmaster]

I also have an SL320 (which I presume is the same engine as the CLK320 208?) and the CLK430 was no thirstier than it in my opinion. Smaller tank in the CLK I think as took less to fill it

 

[DougCLK320]

I tried both engines, and there was no contest. Creamy smooth V6 it had to be. (ended up buying a later W209, but that's another story).
Okay, it's maybe a little thirstier and an insurance group higher - but, what the hell, if we were worried about the odd penny here and there, we wouldn't be running Mercedes Benz.
The V6 (or V8 of course) makes a great car even more "special"
IMHO...
Doug

 

[eggy]

thanx all for the coments it seems you all agree that the 320 is the better car.im not bothered about speed but with the clk being a heavy car i dont want to have an underpowered one,ill keep in mind what you have all said and i shall start looking around to see what is avalable.thanx again darren

 

[hbltd]

I am getting around 18mpg around town and upto 30mpg on motorways from my clk 320 cabriolet, but the coupe could be better because it is much lighter.

 

[mossie]

go to autotrader and look at the specs on there i have a 230k and am quite happy with it, dont forget these cars are for cruising not racing. i had a nissan skyline before this and before that a saab 900 turbo and a mitsi FTO. drive both and make your own mind up.