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Background grid BMW 8 Coupé 1990-1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé 1997-2003
Spec height1 1.34 m 2
1 1.371 m Spec height1
 + 3.1 cm
+ 21.3 cm 2 4.78 m Spec length
1 4.567 m 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 21.3 cm shorter and 3.1 cm higher compared to BMW 8-Series (E31) Coupé 1990. It offers 17% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
456.7 cm
Length
478 cm
+21.3
172.2 cm
Width2
185.5 cm
+13.3
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
137.1 cm
+3.1
Height1
134 cm
269 cm
+0.6
Wheelbase
268.4 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1310 kg
Weight4,6
1855 kg
+42%
--
Seats max.
4
420 l
+17%
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
300 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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