2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet (474 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet weights approximately 952 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Cabriolet | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLK | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 474 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
