Segment:
Luxury Grand Tourer Coupe (Performance Variant)
Competitors:
BMW M3 (E46), Audi RS4 (B5), Porsche 911 Carrera.
Model Highlight:
Hand-built 5.4L V8 engine, AMG performance tuning, luxurious interior, advanced technology for its era.
Benefit For Owner:
Empowers owners and independent workshops with the same technical information provided to Mercedes-Benz dealerships, enabling accurate diagnosis and repair.
Engine:
Full diagnostics, repair, overhaul, performance tuning, timing, fuel injection, ignition, cooling, lubrication.
Transmission:
5G-TRONIC Automatic Transmission (722.6): diagnostics, repair, fluid service, torque converter.
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, driveshafts, CV joints.
Suspension:
Front and rear independent suspension, struts, control arms, bushings, springs, adaptive damping system (if equipped).
Brakes:
Front and rear disc brakes, ABS, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control - if applicable to specific VIN), brake fluid service.
Steering:
Hydraulic power steering, steering column, tie rods, steering rack.
Electrical System:
12V system, battery, alternator, starter, fuses, relays, lighting (headlights, taillights, interior), wiring diagrams, ECU diagnostics.
Body And Interior:
Body panels, doors, hood, trunk, bumpers, seats, airbags, climate control, infotainment system, power accessories.
Diagnostics:
OBD-II codes, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) lookup, live data interpretation, actuator testing, sensor readings.
Maintenance:
Oil and filter change, air filter replacement, spark plug replacement, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, transmission fluid service, differential fluid change, belt replacement.
Troubleshooting:
Step-by-step diagnostic guides for common and uncommon faults, fault tree analysis.
Repair:
Engine component replacement (e.g., pistons, valves, crankshaft), transmission overhaul, brake caliper rebuild, suspension component replacement, electrical component repair.
Installation:
Component installation and alignment, system calibration.
Depth:
Comprehensive from basic scheduled maintenance to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, including advanced electronic diagnostics and recalibration.
NHTSA Front Impact:
5-Star (for equivalent W203 C-Class sedan, coupe variants generally similar structure)
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System
Esp:
Standard Electronic Stability Program
Traction Control:
Standard Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)
Airbags:
Front airbags, side airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags.
Seatbelts:
Pretensioning front seatbelts with force limiters, rollover protection system.
Display:
COMAND 2.5 or COMAND NTG 1 infotainment system with central display.
Audio System:
Bose premium sound system (often standard or optional).
Navigation:
Optional GPS navigation system.
Cruise Control:
Standard Cruise Control, optional DISTRONIC (Adaptive Cruise Control).
Parking Assistance:
Optional Parktronic parking assist sensors.
Phone Integration:
Optional Mercedes-Benz hands-free communication system (e.g., UHI).
Oil Change Interval:
Variable (based on 'Active Service System' - typically 10,000 miles or 1 year)
Major Service Interval:
Refer to specific service A/B intervals (e.g., 15,000 miles / 1 year for Service B, including spark plugs, cabin filter, etc.)
Engine Oil Type:
MB 229.5 Specification Synthetic Engine Oil
Engine Oil Viscosity:
5W-40 or 0W-40 (depending on climate, consult manual)
Engine Oil Capacity:
8.5 Liters (with filter)
Coolant Type:
Mercedes-Benz Approved Antifreeze/Coolant (e.g., G05 or G48, blue or green)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 Plus (or DOT 4)
Common Problem 1:
Cracked/failed plastic intake manifold (M113 engine).
Common Problem 2:
Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing.
Common Problem 3:
Biodegradable wiring harness insulation degradation (especially on older models, requires inspection/replacement).
Common Problem 4:
Transmission conductor plate failure (5G-TRONIC).
Common Problem 5:
Sagging headliner.
Heritage Summary:
Mercedes-Benz has a long history of producing high-performance luxury vehicles, with AMG division focusing on motorsport-derived engineering since the 1960s.
Platform Basis:
Based on the W203 C-Class platform, but with significant AMG enhancements.
Generation:
Second generation CLK (C209), this is the performance flagship variant.
Production Years:
2003-2009 (for C209 generation CLK-Class)
Manufacturing Location:
Germany
