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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 37 subcompact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2003 #13 of 37 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2003 Subcompact Cars

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1Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
2Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
3Acura RSX26 MPG $1,788
4Ford Escort25 MPG $1,860
5Mitsubishi Eclipse24 MPG $1,938
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13Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class20 MPG $2,962
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37Aston Martin DB-7 GT11 MPG $5,386

2003 CLK-ClassOther subcompact carsClass median: $3,118/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CLK-Class MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic CLK320	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic CLK320 (Cabriolet)	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 4.3L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic CLK430 (Cabriolet)	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic CLK500	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic CLK55 AMG	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.2L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 82 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class vs. rivals

vs Volvo C70 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW 3 Series 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 3 Series saves $269/yr vs Lexus SC 18 MPG · $3,292/yr CLK-Class saves $329/yr vs Jaguar XK8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLK-Class saves $156/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLK-Class saves $156/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLK-Class saves $156/yr vs Porsche Targa 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLK-Class saves $156/yr vs Acura RSX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr RSX saves $1,174/yr vs Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa/coupe GT 12 MPG · $4,938/yr CLK-Class saves $1,975/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?