MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE 2005 C209 Owner's Manual

439 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 326) or
for vehicle loads less than the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap. The tire inflation
pressure should be checked regularly
and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s main-
tenance recommendation included
with vehicle.

440 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
16" tires
17" tires
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 320 (Appearance Package)
CLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7J x 16 H2
-
-
Wheel offset
1.45 in (37 mm)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply
tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
-
-
CLK 320 (Appearance Package)
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 Jx17H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.45 in (37 mm)
1.45 in (37 mm)
Winter tires (radial-ply
tires)
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
225 / 45 R17 91 H M+S

441 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
CLK 320
CLK 320 (Appearance Package)
CLK 500
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
7 J x 16 H2
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.45 in (37 mm)
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.45 in (37 mm)
1
1Applies to AMG wheel onlySummer tires
(radial-ply tires)
-
225/45 R17 91W
225/45 ZR17 91Y
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
-
-
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 16 H2
81/2 J x17 H2
81/2 J x17 H2
Wheel offset
1.26 in (32 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply
tires)
-
245/40 R17 91W
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 ZR17 91Y
2
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
225/50 R16 92H M+S
2
-
-

442 Technical dataRims and tires
CLK 55 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2 Jx18EH2
Wheel offset
1.45 in (37 mm)
1
Summer tires
(radial-ply tires)
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
2
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
-
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 Jx18EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply
tires)
255/35 ZR18 94Y XL (Extra Load)
2
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
-
1Applies to AMG wheel only.2Must not be used with snow chains.

443 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG)Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)
CLK 320
CLK 320 (Appearance Package*)
CLK 500
Rim
3.5 B x 16 H2
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
T 125/90 R 16 98M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R 17 99M
1
Model
CLK 55 AMG
Rim (steel)
4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.47 in (12 mm)
Tire
145/70 - 17 92P
1

444 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/120 A
14 V/150 A
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
14 V/1.4 KW
14 V/1.7 KW
14 V/1.7 KW
Battery
12 V/100 Ah
12 V/100 Ah
12 V/100 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5R-11
Bosch F8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5R-11
NGK ILFR 6A
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)

445 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1 406 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
Track, rear
58.0 in (1 474 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)

446 Technical dataWeightsRoof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

447 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
7.5 US qt (7.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
1.28 US qt (1.2 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.64 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

448 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Cooling system
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
approx. 10.7 US qt (10.0 l)
approx. 12.8 US qt (12.0 l)
approx. 12.8 US qt (12.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Agent
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
16.35 US gal (62.0 l)
2.11 US gal (8.0 l)
2.11 US gal (8.0 l)
2.64 US gal (10.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg.of96RON/86MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lu-
bricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system*
6.4 US qt (6.0 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 454).