2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Consumer Reviews Page 3

Fun to drive

Written by: Julio on 01/12/2007

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

This car has great pick up. Just step on the gas and go. The car has a great looks get a lot of compliments. Car is sporty and has luxury.

Favorite Features

Comfort for the driver with all controls within reach.

Suggested Improvements

More leg room for rear passengers.

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Very mediocre--but nice looking

Written by: socalh2oskier on 01/08/2007

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

This is a nice car, but the driving experience leaves much to be desired. The Harman Kardon stereo is mediocre at best. The steering wheel presets aggravatingly will not scan presets. The computer should be reset so you don't have to mash the gas pedal to the floor to get a downshift (and then when it comes, it is jerky and more power than you want in most instances). The seats do not have adjustable lumbar support. The nav is unduly complicated and slow and does not work very well. Compare this to a bmw 3 series and it gets blown away in terms of comfort, functionality, and performance--the only thing this car has going for it is that it Mercedes did a nice job with the exterior.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Better stereo. Lumbar support. Steering wheel audio controls that will scan pre-sets. Aportier transmission calibration

9 out 22 people found this review helpful

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Engineers with nothing better to do.

Written by: Doc on 12/01/2006

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I have driven many cars in my 72 years This is the least user friendly car I have ever owned. MB has too many engineers who are really playing games with car functions. They have made life complicated for no benefit. Dealing with some of the menus and subs is distracting and takes the drivers eyes away from the road. I can't advise anybody to buy this car and would actively discourage anybody from doing so. MB is not alone Simplicity is what is needed! It seems that this is the way many manufactures are going and it is a mistake One should not have to be an engineer or a computer scientist to understand the car. The operating handbook is poorly laid out. Why should the operation of lights be on 8 pages?

Favorite Features

Ease of lowering and raising top. Ability to adjust seats. Comfort of seats is excellent. Place for glasses is good.

Suggested Improvements

Simplify operation of various controls. Provide adequate storage space. Revise operation book so it is logical and does not require page flipping. Front defroster should be adjustable. Lower CG, car could be better on fast curves. Gas pedal is poorly angled making it difficult to accelerate smoothly

12 out 21 people found this review helpful

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CLK 550 Barn Burner

Written by: BjM on 10/13/2006

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl 7A)

Review

My experience is only 1 month old, but if my initial response is any indication of the future, this is one fantastic vehicle. I have owned over 80 cars in a lifetime of ownership from BMW and Jag to Corvettes, Porsche etc.. My CLK 550 is one of, if not the best of the bunch out of the box! Very fast and very smooth. Handles incredibly well under all but ice and snow for which I have no experience whatsoever. It will stay in the garage for sure during these periods! Fit and finish is everything one can expect from a $60K vehicle.

Favorite Features

Gushing power and handling. Smells great as well!

Suggested Improvements

Interior plastic is a bit chincy especially around the front seats close to the floor. Could and should be finished better.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Best $60k You'll Ever Part With

Written by: Chuck Dee on 08/24/2006

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl 7A)

Review

Picked up my new black (not metallic) CLK550 two weeks ago. Just passed 1000 miles. My previous cars included 330i, 911 C2, Audi S4. Never have owned a Benz before. This Benz is incredible. The car is supremely solid and capable. The engine is a beast you simply can't miss experiencing. 391 lb-ft of torque without a turbo is so much acceleration you won't believe it. And I have owned some very quick cars. That engine sound! 7-speed paddle shifter is also wonderful. Requires some practice in making it do what you want when you want. Anything over 3000rpm is all you need. For the truly adolescent (like me), you will walk away from M3's and 911's quite nicely.

Favorite Features

Engine. Transmission. IPod integration. Trunk is surprisingly large. Back seat is surprisingly large.

Suggested Improvements

Lumbar support adjustment! Stereo is not as amazing as it should be.

23 out 23 people found this review helpful

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'07 CLK 550 Convertible

Written by: LES on 08/10/2006

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)

Review

I am amazed at the acceleration of the new CLK 550. The overall fit and finish is truly outstanding. The top goes down within 20 seconds and the sound proofing when it is up is very quiet. This is my first MB, I have been driving Audi's for the past six years, including the 4.2 A6. The acceleration of the MB leaves the Audi in the dust. I look for any excuse to take the car out for a spin. It has been an awesome driving experince.

Favorite Features

Great interior. Clean and classic. Wonderful engine, excellent muffler note, and love the convertible.

Suggested Improvements

I would like to have the capability to type in the names of compact discs. The radio is not up to the quality of other cars within this price range. Missing a one touch window feature to raise or lower all four windows.

20 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Great car so far

Written by: Squelch Oil on 08/09/2006

Vehicle

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)

Review

I have put about 1600 miles on the car so far and love it. There are a few minor things to quible about, but overall this car is an absolute blast to drive. Faster then a stock M3 and a lot more comfortable.

Favorite Features

0-60 in about 5 seconds even

Suggested Improvements

Base model seats are pretty low quality for the price, and $1800 for a bluetooth phone connection it excessive.

14 out 16 people found this review helpful

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