MORE POWER TO YOU, MERCEDES

Sure, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class offers the usual Mercedes elegantries (is that a word?); but shiver me timbers and super-charge me engine, there's a whole lot more going on here. Namely, the option of going for a V8, for those times when you need to outrun those overeager valet parkers clamoring for your keys.
A new exterior freshens up the look of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class from the grille on back, and we've got the photographs to show it. Along with specs, reviews, pricing info and other automotive goodies. And if you're ready to spring, we've got f inancing advice too.

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is, in the grand style of all the CLK-Classes, all about speed, power, luxury, and options.

The engines are far more powerful for this model, especially the V8 models. The CLK550 comes with a 5.5-liter engine and the CLK55 AMG comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine. The 2007 also offers a Sport Appearance Package, which includes firm suspension, better brake rotors and brand new wheels.

As always, the CLK comes as either a coupe or a convertible. All models come with a seven-speed, automatic transmissions which can easily be shifted manually thanks to buttons located on the steering wheel.

The standard features also get better with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, including leather upholstery, dual zone climate control with pollen and dust filters, adjustable seats and water sensing windshield wipers. For those buyers who seek the best in quality automobiles, there are three packages available: Premium I, II or III.

Some of the amenities offered in these packages include programmable garage door openers built right into the car, auto-dimming mirrors, and sunroofs. There is also a variety of stand-alone options available. It all depends on what the buyer wants.

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

In designing the 2006 model of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, the makers went all out. They added a new grille, redesigned the tail lamps and made active front head restraints come standard.

This model is all about a sports car feel, thanks to fully retracting rear windows and seats upholstered in the finest, most decadent leather. Other standard features include a Tele Aid emergency assistance system, windshield wipers equipped with rain-sensors and dual-zone air conditioning that sense a rise in the temperatures.

As far as safety and maintenance goes, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class comes complete with LCD bar graphs, which tell the driver information about fuel levels and coolant temperatures. All 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class models come equipped with four side-impact airbags. In the front seats, these protect both the head and the thorax region. Also standard for safety are antilock brakes and Mercedes famed Electronic Stability Program.

Mercedes-Benz makes improvements with every new version of their CLK-Class cars, so the next generation already promises to come with newer and better standard features, not to mention more amenities than buyers can even imagine.