Engine oil capacity
8 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz CLK350 A2093.5 litre · 200 kW
Jan 2005 – Mar 2010 · Convertible · Petrol · 209.456
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
7 L
- Engine cooling system
- Service refill
Engine oil specification
MB 229.5
Coolant specification
MB 325.6 or MB 326.6
- MB 325.6: concentrate, dilute before use
- MB 326.6: premixed, do not add water
Do not mix different coolant types. Let the cooling system cool before opening the reservoir. Check the level after filling. The capacity shown is not a top-up amount.
Engine & gearbox
Engine code
M 272.960
- 3,498 cc · 6 cylinders · 24 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 92.9 × 86 mm
- Compression 10.5:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Rear axle oil
1.1 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Fluid capacities for Australian models
| Australian model | Automatic gearbox | Differential | Power steering | Brake fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK350 (A209), 3.5 Litre V6 DOHC 24V Eng., Automatic (2008-2009) | 9 L (refill) | 1.1 L (refill) | 1 L (refill) | 0.5 L (refill) |
From the FUCHS lubricant guide for Australian models. A dry fill is the quantity for an empty unit; a fluid change takes less. A refill is the quantity for a normal fluid change.
When to service & replace parts
For jobs with both a time and a kilometre limit, use whichever comes first.
Replacement intervals
| Part or fluid | When to replace it |
|---|---|
| Coolant | More than 250000 km (155000 miles) or 15 years since last change |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years |
Service checklist
A service checklist is not available for this version.
Wiper blade sizes & fittings
Right-hand driveCheck your vehicle’s build month and arm fitting against the rows below.
| Build date | Blade sizes | Attachment / clip | Matching blades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 | Driver 550 mm / passenger 550 mm | VATL1.1 (arm code 4)Wiper blade slightly shorter than original part | Bosch A016S |
For right-hand-drive vehicles. Match the build month, existing arm connector and any fitting conditions before ordering.
Find wiper bladesBrake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 300 × 28 mm | Vented | 25.4 mm | Without sports package |
| Front | 330 × 28 mm | Vented | 26 mm | Without sports package |
| Front | 345 × 30 mm | Vented | 28 mm | With sports package |
| Rear | 290 × 10 mm | Solid | 8.3 mm | All versions |
Size is diameter × thickness. Replace a disc before it wears to its minimum thickness, which is also marked on the disc itself. Where two sizes are listed for one axle, the car's equipment decides which it has: measure the disc to be sure.
Wheels & tyres
Stud pattern
5 × 112
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M14 × 1.5
- 17 mm hex head
Factory wheel and tyre sizes
| Wheel | Tyre size | Rim | Fitted to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-inch | 225/45 R17Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.5J × 17, offset ET37 | Front and rear |
| 17-inch | 225/45 R17Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.5J × 17, offset ET36 | Front and rear |
| 17-inch | 235/45 R17 | 7.5J × 17, offset ET45 | Front and rear |
| 17-inch | 245/40 R17Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.5J × 17, offset ET30 | Rear |
| 18-inch | 225/40 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.5J × 18, offset ET37 | Front and rear |
| 18-inch | 225/40 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.5J × 18, offset ET36 | Front and rear |
| 18-inch | 235/40 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.0J × 18, offset ET45 | Front |
| 18-inch | 255/35 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.5J × 18, offset ET30 | Rear |
| 19-inch | 235/35 R19Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.5J × 19, offset ET44 | Front |
| 19-inch | 235/35 R19Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.0J × 19, offset ET44 | Front |
Sizes the parts catalogue lists for this car. A "Rear" row is the wider rear tyre on cars with different sizes front and rear. Your tyre placard, on the driver's door pillar, gives the sizes and pressures for the wheels your car was built with.
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D2S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Headlight (low beam) | D1S xenon · 35 W | Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| High beam | D2S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Front fog light | H7 · 55 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Front fog light | H11 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Indicator, front | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Indicator, rear | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Brake / tail light | P21/4W · 4 W | — |
| Brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog / tail light | P21/4W · 21 W | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
| Clearance light | R5W · 5 W | — |
Check the bulb you take out before buying a new one. Halogen, xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs, and LED lights usually have no bulb to replace.
Battery
| Case size (L × W × H) | Capacity | Cold cranking | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 70 Ah | 760 A (EN) | 44% |
| 353 × 175 × 190 mm | 100 Ah | 850 A (EN) | 28% |
The main battery sizes listed for this car, most common first. The right one depends on the car's equipment, such as start-stop, so match the size, capacity and type printed on the battery you are replacing.
Spark plugs
Number
6
Thread
M12 × 1.25
Electrode gap
0.8 mm
Engine, gearbox, brake, wheel, tyre, bulb, battery and plug details are taken from the parts makers' listings for this exact vehicle. Where those listings disagree, only the clear majority is shown.
Parts for this car
24 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the CLK350 A209 3.5 litre · 200 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Brakes2 parts
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In stock$15.00
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In stock$12.00
Engine & cooling5 parts
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In stock$29.00
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In stock$8.90
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Low stock$22.00
Suspension & steering2 parts
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In stock$55.00
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In stock$10.40
Transmission & driveline4 parts
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In stock$5.00
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In stock$7.60
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Low stock$20.00
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Electrical1 part
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Low stock$33.00
Body & interior10 parts
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Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.