Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet

Mercedes CLK 1998 2.0 petrol description

Cabrio Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet has been produced from June, 1998 to August, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 3700 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 370 000 and 630 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes CLK 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes CLK 1998 - 1999 versions, fuel consumption in city - 13.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes CLK fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes CLK version with manual gearbox (Mercedes CLK 1998 2.0 CLK 200 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes CLK 1998

Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet technical data

Model: Mercedes CLK 200 1998 Cabriolet
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 1998. June ... 1999. August 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 232 g/km
Power: 136 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 3700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.57m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 237 litres
Trunk max capacity: 350 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1980 kg

Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet engine M111 E20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 370,000 to 630,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.7 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes CLK 1998 200 1998 Cabriolet oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 136 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 190 NM ON 3700 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes SLK

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes CLK cabrio [1998 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes CLK 1998 2.0 CLK 200

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.0 200 1998 Cabriolet Jun 1998 — Aug 1999

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 1998 2.0 CLK 200 Kompressor 2.0 Petrol 192 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes CLK 1998 2.0 CLK 200 Kompressor Automatic 2.0 Petrol 192 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 1998 2.3 CLK 230 Kompressor 2.3 Petrol 193 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.3 230 1998 Kompressor Cabriolet Jun 1998 — Aug 1999 2.3 Petrol 193 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 3.2 320 1998 Cabriolet Jun 1998 — Aug 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds

3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 1998 reviews
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