Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999

Mercedes CLK 1999 4.3 petrol description

Coupe Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999 has been produced from August, 1999 to June, 2002. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.3 litres, which produces power of 279 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes CLK 4.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.4 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 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.

Mercedes CLK 1999

Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999 technical data

Model: Mercedes CLK 430 1999
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1999. August ... 2002. June 
Engine: 4266 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 272 g/km
Power: 279 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.4 (combined) 16.5 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100km (21 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.57m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.37m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 420 litres
Gross weight: 1960 kg

Mercedes CLK 1999 430 1999 engine M113 E43

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 4266 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 1999 430 1999 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 11 litres (11.6 quarts)
Power 272 - 306 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 390 - 410 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 11 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2000 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase

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 coupe [1999 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes CLK 2.0 200 1999 Aug 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.0 200 1999 Automatic Aug 1999 — Jun 2000 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.0 200 2000 Kompressor Mai 2000 — Jun 2002 2.0 Petrol 163 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes CLK 2.0 200 2000 Kompressor Automatic Jun 2000 — Jun 2002

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 163 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.3 230 1999 Kompressor Aug 1999 — Jun 2000 2.3 Petrol 193 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.3 230 1999 Kompressor Automatic Aug 1999 — Jun 2000 2.3 Petrol 193 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 2.3 230 2000 Kompressor Jun 2000 — Jun 2002 2.3 Petrol 197 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes CLK 2.3 230 2000 Kompressor Automatic Jun 2000 — Jun 2002 2.3 Petrol 197 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 3.2 320 1999 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 4.3 430 1999 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 5.4 55 1999 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds

5.4 Petrol 347 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes CLK 1999 reviews
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