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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 49 subcompact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 26th 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 · 25 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, 2008 #26 of 49 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2008 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 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2008 Subcompact Cars

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1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
2Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
4Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
5Chevrolet Cobalt29 MPG $1,603
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26Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class20 MPG $2,962
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49Aston Martin DB913 MPG $4,558

2008 CLK-ClassOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/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 · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic CLK350 (Cabriolet)	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 5.5L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic CLK550	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 5.5L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic CLK550 (Cabriolet)	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic CLK63 AMG	Gas	12 MPG	19 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic CLK63 AMG (Cabriolet)	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 81 cu ft
Cargo volume: 9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class vs. rivals

vs Porsche 911 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLK-Class saves $156/yr vs Infiniti G37 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo C70 21 MPG · $2,821/yr C70 saves $141/yr vs Audi A5 21 MPG · $2,821/yr A5 saves $141/yr vs Audi S5 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLK-Class saves $156/yr vs BMW 6 Series 18 MPG · $3,292/yr CLK-Class saves $329/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 S Coupe 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Carrera 4 Coupe 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Carrera 4 Targa 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Carrera 2 Coupe saves $141/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 14 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?