CLK cabriolet: open-air motoring pleasure for four passengers A distinctive "face", dynamic lines, four seats and nothing but the clear blue sky above your head - the new CLK cabriolet is ready for summer. Visually, the CLK coupé and new cabriolet share the distinctive twin headlamp face and elegant lines - both proven Mercedes styling elements that have been reinterpreted. Added details of the cabriolet, such as the muscular wings, distinctively contoured bonnet and prominent rear, accentuate the sporty attitude. The newly designed semi-automatic soft-top can be conveniently locked with a single handle. When opened, it automatically and totally stows away underneath the soft-top compartment cover, which is in body-colour and lies flush with the body, so that it blends harmoniously into the rear design and emphasises the car's suspenseful silhouette. Mercedes-Benz offers a choice of three modern engines for the new cabriolet model range: CLK 200 Cabriolet The two-litre engine of the CLK 200 cabriolet has already proved successful in the C and E-class saloons and in the CLK coupé. The overall fuel consumption of the CLK 200 cabriolet is just 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC overall). CLK 230 KOMPRESSOR Cabriolet The four-cylinder engine of the CLK 230 KOMPRESSOR cabriolet boasts remarkable torque figures. Thanks to supercharging, this 142 kW/193 hp power unit generates its maximum torque of 280 Newtonmetres at just 2500/min and keeps it steady across the 2500 to 4800/min band. The fuel consumption is equally impressive at 10.2 litres of premium petrol per 100 kilometres (NEDC overall). That is roughly 20 percent less than comparable naturally aspirated engines. Mercedes-Benz offers a two-litre version of the supercharged engine for Italy, Portugal, Greece and other countries with fiscal limitations on overall displacement. This unit has an output of 141 kW/192 hp and generates a maximum torque of 270 Newtonmetres at 2500 to 4800/min. The overall fuel consumption of the CLK 200 KOMPRESSOR cabriolet is 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC overall). CLK 320 Cabriolet Under the bonnet of the CLK 320 cabriolet there is an engine which in many ways sets trends in the field of engine technology being one of the world's most advanced power plants. Take the example of exhaust emissions: long before the present-day discussion about future limit values, the Stuttgart experts considered how to meet the emission targets of tomorrow and beyond. Daimler engineers were directing their attention not only to the stage three and four (EU 3/EU 4) limit values proposed by the European Union but were also taking into account the stringent US legislation. In the new European driving cycle (NEDC), exhaust emissions from the 3.2 litre V6 unit as a result are up to 50 percent below the current EU limit value (and already comply with the stage 3 of the Emissions Directive), while in the US test they are again up to 50 percent below the stringent hydrocarbon limits set out in the Californian regulations pertaining to "low emission vehicles" (LEV). 'More torque, more motoring enjoyment' is a slogan that shaped the development of the V6 engine just as much as ambitious objectives in the areas of ecology and economy. To put it into plain figures: the 3.2 litre engine achieves its maximum torque of 310 Newtonmetres at just 3000/min and maintains it to 4600/min. In conjunction with the new standard-fitted automatic transmission this provides good bottom-end torque. With this driving style, ample power for overtaking or accelerating is available on demand.