Mercedes-Benz CLK-Klass – begagnade till salu

As desirable cars go – a four seat convertible with a Mercedes-Benz badge on the front must be high up the list. That’s exactly what you get with the CLK Convertible. It’s also superbly built with a robust, if rather drab, interior. On the move the CLK is enjoyable and composed to drive – and even with the roof down it still feels strong and taut in corners. It may have four-seat but it isn’t the

Mercedes AMGs are renowned for their immensely powerful engines and the CLK version is no different. Originally fitted with a 5.4-litre V8, later models have a 6.2-litre V8 (actually badged 63) with a whopping 481bhp and a 0-62mph time of just 4.7 seconds. It’s as thunderous behind the wheel as it looks on paper, with immense power available in any gear and a superb sound from the sports-tuned exh

The CLK goes down the ‘looking good’ rather than ‘feeling sporty’ coupé route. Its sleeker shape and big pillarless doors lend it a more sophisticated air than a Mercedes saloon. It’s a competent driver and the more powerful variants can call upon considerable straight-line performance. But it feels more at home cruising to boutiques and beauty parlours or commanding respect in the office car park