“The base CLK320 draws power from a 215-horsepower 3.2-liter 18-valve V6, while the uplevel CLK500 uses the 302-hp eight-cylinder.” — AutoWeek
“Mercedes claims the new top, along with improved aerodynamics, endows the CLK cockpit with best-in-class quiet, registering interior noise levels that are hushed by 2 dBA at 100 mph.” — Car and Driver
“It is a car built for romantic motoring. Thus, it lacks anything that can get in the way of a fantasy drive.” — Cars.com
“Mercedes-Benz has increased the body rigidity of its newest models, imbuing them with substantially improved handling in the process.” — Cars.com