2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK Review
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Sporty elegance and luxury.
by Tom Lankard, New Car Test Drive
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The Mercedes-Benz CLK offers sporty performance, elegant design, and interior luxury. The CLK-Class represents a full line of two-door coupes and convertibles. With its stylish exterior and elegant interior, the CLK is a treat just to look at or sit in, and carries Mercedes cachet to the front door of any destination.Out on the highway, the CLK is even more satisfying, with responsive performance. The ride is firm but comfortable on high-speed interstates; with confident, level cornering the CLK is even more satisfying on backroad curves. Drivers seeking high performance can opt for the powerful V8 in the CLK500, and the enthusiast might even take on the CLK55 AMG, but most owners will be very happy with the 215-horsepower CLK320. The CLK320 has a five-speed automatic transmission with manual override. The mid-level CLK500 has been upgraded for 2005 with a new seven-speed automatic transmission. Its relatively small size makes the CLK easy to park and maneuver. At the same time, with back seats roomy for two adults, this is no cramped sports car limited to two occupants.
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