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MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-Class
C208/A208 / C209/A209 / 2002-2009 / Coupe (C208), Cabriolet (A208) / Coupe / Convertible / Coupe / Cabriolet
Global (Europe, North America, Asia, Australia)Global (Europe, North America, Asia, selected other markets)Global / variations depend on region (Europe, North America, Asia)Primarily Europe, selected global markets including North America and AsiaCoverage: expanded
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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-Class M111 E18/M111 E24 (C208/A208)
C208/A208 / M111 E18, M111 E24, M112 E24, M112 E32, OM611 DE22LA / Inline-4 and V6 petrol engines, plus inline-4 turbodiesel in some markets; variations dependent on market and emission standards.
GoldOpen details
Oil type: ACEA A3/B4 or higher, viscosity varies by climate (e.g. 5W-40 synthetic)Oil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters (service fill with filter change)Related: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-Class M272 E32/M113 E55 (C209/A209)
C209/A209 / M272 E32, M113 E55, OM 646 DE 22 LA / In 2005, the CLK-Class was available with a range of petrol V6 and V8 engines, as well as diesel inline-4 engines for select markets. The M272 E32 is a 3.2L V6, M113 E55 is a 5.5L V8 found in the CLK55 AMG, and OM 646 DE 22 LA is a 2.2L inline-4 turbo diesel for European markets.
GoldOpen details
Oil type: Synthetic engine oil meeting MB 229.5 specificationOil capacity: Approx. 7.5 liters engine oil with filter service-fill (varies by engine; always refill filter during oil change)Related: C209, A209, M272, M113
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-Class M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4 supercharged)/M112 E32 (3.2L V6) (C209/A209)
C209/A209 / M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4 supercharged), M112 E32 (3.2L V6), M113 E43 (4.3L V8), OM646 DE22 LA (2.1L I4 Diesel) / Range of petrol and diesel engines: supercharged 1.8L I4, 3.2L V6, 4.3L V8 petrols plus 2.1L diesel in select markets
SilverOpen details
Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil, meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.3Oil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters including filter – service-fill with filter change recommendedRelated: C209, A209 (convertible)
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-Class M271 DE18 LA/M272 E35 (C209/A209)
C209/A209 / M271 DE18 LA, M272 E35, OM642 / 2009 CLK-Class offered inline-4, V6 petrol, and V6 diesel engine variants depending on market. The main petrol engines included the 1.8L supercharged M271 inline-4 and 3.5L V6 M272; diesel markets got the 3.0L OM642 V6 CDI.
SilverOpen details
Oil type: Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 fully synthetic engine oilOil capacity: Approx. 6.5 L service-fill including filter (varies by engine)Related: C209 (Coupe chassis code), A209 (Cabriolet chassis code)
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | technical-profile | M111 E18, M111 E24, M112 E24, M112 E32, OM611 DE22LA | 1.8L to 3.2L petrol, 2.2L diesel | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | M272 E32, M113 E55, OM 646 DE 22 LA | 3199 cc (M272), 5461 cc (M113), 2148 cc (OM646) | Multipoint fuel injection (petrol), Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2006 | technical-profile | M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4 supercharged), M112 E32 (3.2L V6), M113 E43 (4.3L V8), OM646 DE22 LA (2.1L I4 Diesel) | 1.8L to 4.3L, petrol and diesel variants | Electronic fuel injection, multipoint |
| 2009 | technical-profile | M271 DE18 LA, M272 E35, OM642 | 1796cc, 3498cc, 2987cc | Direct fuel injection for petrol, common rail diesel injection for diesel |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | M111 E18, M111 E24, M112 E24, M112 E32, OM611 DE22LA | ACEA A3/B4 or higher, viscosity varies by climate (e.g. 5W-40 synthetic) | Approx. 6.5 liters (service fill with filter change) | MB 236.1 compatible ATF |
| 2005 | M272 E32, M113 E55, OM 646 DE 22 LA | Synthetic engine oil meeting MB 229.5 specification | Approx. 7.5 liters engine oil with filter service-fill (varies by engine; always refill filter during oil change) | MB 236.14 approved synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2006 | M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4 supercharged), M112 E32 (3.2L V6), M113 E43 (4.3L V8), OM646 DE22 LA (2.1L I4 Diesel) | Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil, meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 | Approx. 6.5 liters including filter – service-fill with filter change recommended | Mercedes-Benz ATF compatible fluid, change per maintenance schedule |
| 2009 | M271 DE18 LA, M272 E35, OM642 | Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 fully synthetic engine oil | Approx. 6.5 L service-fill including filter (varies by engine) | Mercedes-Benz approved ATF |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M111 E18, M111 E24, M112 E24, M112 E32, OM611 DE22LA, M272 E32, M113 E55, OM 646 DE 22 LA, M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4 supercharged), M112 E32 (3.2L V6), M113 E43 (4.3L V8), OM646 DE22 LA (2.1L I4 Diesel)
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (available on some petrol models and markets), 5-speed automatic (5G-Tronic W5A 580), MB 236.1 compatible ATF, Not commonly available in North America; 5- or 6-speed manual in select markets, 5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic transmission (W5A580), MB 236.14 approved synthetic automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual (available on some lower-end petrol/diesel variants in select markets), 5-speed automatic (Mercedes 722.6), 7-speed automatic (722.9 in AMG models only)
- Tire sizes: 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 (market dependent), 225/45 R17 (base), 245/40 R18 (AMG and upgrades), 235/40 R18, 245/35 R18 depending on trim and market, 245/40 R18
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: ACEA A3/B4 or higher, viscosity varies by climate (e.g. 5W-40 synthetic) / Synthetic engine oil meeting MB 229.5 specification / Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil, meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 / Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 fully synthetic engine oil
- Transmission fluid: MB 236.1 compatible ATF / MB 236.14 approved synthetic automatic transmission fluid / Mercedes-Benz ATF compatible fluid, change per maintenance schedule / Mercedes-Benz approved ATF
- Coolant: Approximately 8 liters / Approx. 10 liters (varies by engine and market-specific cooling system) / Approx. 9 liters / Approx. 9 L (varies by body style)
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid, changed every 2 years / DOT 4, change every 2 years recommended / DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid
Known problems
- Airmatic suspension issues on equipped models
- Steering knock
- Balance shaft oil sealing (M111 engines)
- Balance shaft and timing chain tensioner wear on M272 V6
- Camshaft adjuster seal leaks, oil leaks on V8 M113 over time
- Diesel particulate filter clogging in diesel models under urban driving
- Balance shaft issues in early M271 engines
- Electrical gremlins in climate control and instrument cluster
- PCM (powertrain control module) software issues leading to rough idling
- Water pump and thermostat early failure on M272 V6
- Air suspension problems on some Cabriolet models