Mercedes CLK 55 AMG Review! Worth every penny 

This CLK55 runs 7.90's in the 1/8th and the best 1/4 mile to date is 13.08 @ 109. Sick car.

Bought my 2005 CLK55 AMG cabriolet 3 years ago when we moved from NJ to TX. I brought along a 1975 Alfa Spider but wanted something more reliable for a fun car. First Mercedes I've owned and I am impressed every time I drive it, which is not often enough. More power than I need, smooth ride and quality engineering. Put on Kleeman headers and a "tune" just for something extra. Had 60,000 miles and only need tires and one new rim. Nothing close to it for the price. Great machine!

I have a Black on Black 2003 CLK55 AMG and is by far is the best car i have ever owned. Like he says quality, speed, comfort it has it all. It is now 14 years old fully maintained and never winter driven and still looks great. Mercedes AMG for Life. Like he says Pure Driving Pleasure.

Love the clk bodies no pillars amazing

I enjoy my CLK55. Great car! Fun to drive and plenty fast whilst maintaining that “sleeper” look. Will do about 175mph.

considering how rare these are , & the msrp when new , i consider this amg model a huge value . the ones still running that havent been wrecked are lovingly owned by some pretty lucky ppl . one the last true amg cars , very solid & well built cars ...great review !!

Hey man great looking clk! a couple things 1) difficult to get a really nice gain on tune alone- headers and full exhaust play tune is what is going to be a real good gain check it out! 2) If your looking for a more aggressive look from the front you can either paint the I terror headlight housing black or look online for a pair already done. Looks really great! 3) There are a lot of rear bumper conversions for a quad exhaust or you can trim the back a little and just throw an e55 exhaust on very cheap to do. 4) Plenty of people have done steering wheel swaps with the clk63 check it out!

Mine's been good to me and I don't abuse it. The engine is also known to be bulletproof. The 0-60 is not bad but the 60-110 is mind blowing how it keeps pushing. If I don't keep an eye on the speedometer I'm doing 100 in no time. Also I suggest people to familiarize with services like oil changes, unless they don't mind spending $200 for an oil change.

My dream is getting its big brother the CL55 AMG!!!👍

I have one. Same colour. It’s FANTASTIC!!!

just bought one in Australia. New it cost over $180, 000 Aussie ! I picked up my 130,000 km 2003 series for under $20,000 # owners, fulll service history. I'm super pleased to have found one in such great condition. A very rare car in Australia.

Mmmm that sounds great! Love those CLK's and SLK's! The only thing that needs some love is those headlights. Meguiars makes a "Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration" kit for $40.00 that will do probably 100 sets of headlights and I've personally refinished six different sets of headlights with the kit and it brings them back to crystal clear with minimal effort in about 30 minutes.

Just bought an 2003 55, picking it up in a few days ( nov 2022) cant wait!

My 2003 cost $204 000 NZ new and still creams anything in its way, I have yet to have anyone take it on at over all distance and combination road dianamics, winding roads and step inclines are its best friend, the braking weight to car ratio is awsome, sure there are cars out their faster at ten times the price, but overall performance economy wise and shear fun hands down you will not beat this car.

I am loving dis car and am liking his wunderbar accent. 👌

I have Aussie delivery 2003 car. Its a beast. Hand made engine. Great shape. Massive engine.

I owned Clk 500 10yrs ago This is one of the best Mercedes Benz

Very nice car. My father drives a CLK 240 convertible.

I have a 2002 clk I just love it

Thinking of getting 09 clk550 one since I own 2000 clk430 trying get a second car

I have 160k miles on mine just did the rear main seal

I've only seen one of them, right infront of my house.

Very nice car... Wow! any major problems with this model?

2004-2005 best 5 litres engines was build by Mercedes-Benz. I'm driving 2004, E500 which is slightly different class, its 7g tronic, when amg is 5 gear, my E500 not thet fast, but still V8, and much more comfortable of course... But I would only go for CLK55 if it would be convertible. If not, I would upgrade to E55... pointless to go for E63 or CLK63, they breaking very often, not recommending...

I just got one ! 2013. Australia 🇦🇺 delivery. RHD. Zircon silver. 120,000km. New cost $185,000.

Wooo it's the man

nice car bro!

2003 in very good shape ...selling

Have a question, I have a 2005 Clk 55 and would the car get messed up if I change the radio for a touch screen radio?

Chance' s CLK!

Nice review! My father recently bought a clean 2005 CLK55 cabrio, and I had Eurocharged put on Kleemann headers and an ECU/TCU tune. Not massive gains, but it's a beautiful power curve and now sounds nicely angrier. Dyno vid here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5x5s_7qrDH8.html 1/4 mile runs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zmt-GSjdFgo.html It's a german version of an American muscle car :D Nitrous is next :) prost!

Nice review! You remind me of Ralph Feinnes.

great little video,am currently looking at buying one,just cant make my mind up. after watching this i may just have to buy one,here in the uk a few are around for £5000 bit of a bargain i think.

I like your white Mercedes hat, where can we buy them?

Is this guy polish ? Anyway great review

Ich fahre einen 09er CLK500(Das Modell mit 5,5l 388PS)...Fand ich sinnvoller...Ist unauffälliger, stärker und im Unterhalt, sowie der Wartung wesentlich günstiger.

Schönes Review :-)

Would u pay 17k for a 05 c55 amg 1 owner no accident 40k miles? Kinda high but idk if il find it again

I keep wanting to skip forward to see the driving part, but what he's saying and showing is just too good to skip

Why is it rattling in the back, in the exhaust shot?

Got CLK 500 304hp😎

I have a clk 550 amg pack wouldn't trade it for the world

They made a lot more than 200 of those

@MariusWeber german accent?

@2:17 They're not even AMG wheels but replica

Someone keyed my door would doors be cheaper than fixing the key? I might just wrap it

$80,000 is still a lot of money!!!

I think its quite slow. Not in any way comparable to a newer AMG. Even a C43 W205 is much faster. So...Its just a nice little CLK with a rather slow V8.

Definitely not straight piped. Custom exhaust yes

I don't know if i like the car or accent better lol just kidding car