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Background grid BMW 8 Coupé 1990-1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé 1997-2003
Spec height1 52.8 in 2
1 54 in Spec height1
 + 1.22 in
+ 8.39 in 2 188.2 in Spec length
1 179.8 in Spec length
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Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé 1997 - 2003
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Gen. 1 | 1997 - 2003
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BMW 8-Series Coupé 1990 - 1999
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8-Series
Coupé
Gen. 1 | 1990 - 1999
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Coupé 1997 vs. BMW 8-Series (E31) Coupé 1990


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Coupé 1997 is 8.39 in shorter and 1.22 in higher compared to BMW 8-Series (E31) Coupé 1990. It offers 17% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
179.8 in
Length
188.2 in
+8.4
67.8 in
Width2
73 in
+5.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
54 in
+1.2
Height1
52.8 in
105.9 in
+0.2
Wheelbase
105.7 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2888.1 lbs
Weight4,6
4089.6 lbs
+42%
--
Seats max.
4
14.8 cu ft
+17%
Cargo volume EU4
12.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
10.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 29600
Price EU7
€ 80272
+172%
$ --
Price US7
$ 70000
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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