Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet (A209) · CLK Cabriolet

A209

Second-generation CLK open-top grand touring.

Production
2002–2010
Built
78,066
Body
Cabriolet
Chassis
A209
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet (A209) (A209)

Refined rather than reinvented, the second-generation CLK Cabriolet kept the formula that had made the A208 a sales success — and stretched it across a longer production run with updated styling, safety, and powertrain choices.

The A209 arrived in 2003 on an evolved W209 platform shared with the C209 coupé: crisper lines, improved aerodynamics, and a wider spread of engines from efficient four-cylinders through AMG V8s. The power-folding soft top remained, as did the CLK's positioning as Mercedes-Benz's approachable four-seat open car — less exotic than an SL, more sporting than the E-Class cabriolet that would eventually succeed it.

Production continued until 2010, by which time Mercedes-Benz had built 78,066 examples of the A209 CLK Cabriolet — the most numerous CLK convertible generation and the last before the E-Class Cabriolet and later C-Class Cabriolet assumed the role.

A209 interior
Cabin details of the A209, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

15 model designations across 2002–2010 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the A209.

ModelLata modeloweZbudowanoPodwozieSilnikSkrzynia biegówRazem
CLK 320 CDI2006–201010.2005–2010209.420642.910uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 200 CGI2002–200302.2002–02.2003209.443271.94235
CLK 200 Kompressor2003–200502.2003–05.2005209.442271.94028,951
CLK 200 Kompressor200605.2005–04.2007209.442271.940uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 200 Kompressor2007–201012.2006–2010209.441271.950uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 2402003–200503.2003–05.2005209.461112.9126,209
CLK 2802006–201007.2005–2010209.454272.940uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 3202003–200503.2003–05.2005209.465112.95524,068
CLK 3502006–201005.2005–2010209.456272.960uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 5002003–200504.2003–05.2005209.475113.96815,912
CLK 500200605.2005–06.2006209.475113.968uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 5002007–201006.2006–2010209.472273uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 500 designo by Giorgio Armani20052005–2005209.475113.968100
CLK 55 AMG2003–200504.2003–05.2005209.476113.9872,711
CLK DTM AMG20062006–2006209.442113.994722.64980
CLK 55 AMG200605.2005–05.2006209.476113.987uwzględnione powyżej
CLK 63 AMG2007–201006.2006–2010209.477156.982uwzględnione powyżej

* Opublikowana liczba produkcji obejmuje każdą serię tego modelu; źródło nie rozbija jej dalej.

A209 side profile
Studio profile of the A209 — the proportions that defined this chassis.

Year by year.

From the larger second-generation cabriolet through its engine and appearance updates — the A209 changes that matter.

  1. 2004
    • The second-generation CLK Cabriolet reached the US as CLK 320 and CLK 500 models with a three-layer power soft top, automatic rollover protection and 12-percent greater torsional rigidity than the A208.
    • The CLK 55 AMG added a 362-hp 5.4-litre M113 V8, AMG brakes, suspension, bodywork and quad exhaust outlets.
  2. 2005
    • The 100-car designo by Giorgio Armani edition paired sand-coloured matte paint with coordinated leather and trim on the CLK 500 Cabriolet.
    • DIRECT CONTROL axle bearings, more direct steering, shorter manual shift travel, revised audio/navigation and optional bi-xenon cornering lamps arrived as running updates.
  3. 2006
    • The main facelift brought a V-shaped lower intake, three-bar grille, revised tail lamps, new instruments and switches.
    • New M272 V6 models replaced CLK 240/320 with CLK 280/350; CLK 320 CDI joined in Europe, and seven-speed 7G-Tronic spread through the range.
  4. 2007
    • The CLK 55 AMG gave way to the CLK 63 AMG with the naturally aspirated M156 V8 and 7G-Tronic AMG Speedshift.
    • The 5.5-litre M273 V8 replaced the 5.0-litre M113; US cars were badged CLK 550 while many other markets retained CLK 500.
  5. 2009
    • Final US model year for the CLK 350 and CLK 550 Cabriolets; remaining A209 production continued for other markets before the E-Class Cabriolet replaced it.
  6. 2010
    • A209 production ended, closing the CLK Cabriolet line before the A207 adopted E-Class badging.
A209 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the A209.