ok...

a woman driver. in a clk 320.

me and my missus...

bloody quick!! anyone know what these cars are capable of.

0-60 in 7.5 and about 150.

Same bhp as a UK turbo 215bhp with slightly more torque about 230lb/ft and all for 36.5K ;)

In about 2.2 tons !!!

sounds like the kompressor [supercharger] sport version, or was is a AMG/Brabus version with the big f off V8 ??

CLK320 has same power, 10% more torque and only weighs c 10-20% more than a WRX (2.2 tonnes :rolleyes: ;) ). On the move differences will be minimal, especailly has she will have more response from NA engine rather than turbo, and auto box giving 'right gear' wuicker than changing down.

The CLK430 or AMG CLK55 are 'f' quick (300/350bhp respectively).
Merc don't do the 3.2 kompressor in the CLK - waiting for new model in summer. Also rumours of the 450bhp supercharged 5l V8 AMG lump from the SL/CL/new E being put in new CLK to create an extreme model :cool: Same engine in the 25% heavier new SL already gets it to 200mph :eek:

I had one of these back in 98 when they came out first. Real nice car but no match for the Scooby under acceleration. Mine was an auto. Lovely cruiser with all the comforts and build quality, but definately not a back road car !

I test drove one yesterday. Didn't seem at all quick. I knocked it off my shortlist because it was too noisy for that class of car

I had ago against one in my T5 ages ago, the 230's are no problem but the 320 was pretty much identical performance, therefore not as quick as a Scoob from a standstill, once moving though....