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The 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 (C209) was the top model of the Mercedes-Benz CLK series between 2002 and 2009.

In 2006, it received a 5.5L V8 engine with 383 bhp. In 2009, the CLK 500 was replaced by the E 500 Coupe.

Games[]

Need for Speed: Most Wanted[]

The CLK 500 appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

Due to its heavy weight, it suffers from understeer through corners, but is suitable for ramming police vehicles in pursuits. Other advantages include a high top speed and quick acceleration.

Stock

The stock CLK 500 is unlocked through the Career mode upon the player defeating Blacklist Rival #8: Jade "Jewels" Barrett.

Upon being unlocked, it can be purchased in the Career mode from a Car Lot for 75,000 cash, and it can be selected for customisation in My Cars.

NFSMW MercedesBenz CLK500 Stock
Defeat Blacklist #8: "Jewels"
Cost: 75,000
Top Speed 4.1
Acceleration 2.6
Handling 4.8

Kira "Kaze" Nakazato's

Kira "Kaze" Nakazato drives a customised CLK 500, which is made available as a Bonus car for use in Quick Race or multiplayer after he is defeated in the Career mode. It can not be selected for customisation in My Cars.

It can be added to the player's garage in the Career mode as a possible pink slip reward from one of three mystery Bonus Markers offered after defeating Blacklist Rival #7: Kira "Kaze" Nakazato.

NFSMW MercedesBenz CLK500 Kaze
Defeat Blacklist #7: "Kaze"
Blacklist Rival's vehicle
Top Speed 4.1
Acceleration 3.6
Handling 4.4

Challenge Series

A custom CLK 500 is offered in the Challenge Series and can be driven in two events:

It can not be unlocked for use in any events or game modes outside of its two Challenge Series events.

NFSMW MercedesBenz CLK500 ChallengeSeries
Challenge Series vehicle
Top Speed 9.2
Acceleration 9.9
Handling 9.4

Need for Speed: Carbon[]

The CLK 500 appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 1 exotic class car.

It has worse handling than other exotics, but makes up for it with a high top speed and better acceleration. It is capable of reaching over 200 mph (322 km/h) when fully upgraded, and is also effective in pursuits due to its heavy mass.

Stock

The stock CLK 500 is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode from the beginning of any career, and it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 45,000 cash.

NFSC MercedesBenz CLK500 Stock
CarbonExoticIcon Exotic Tier 1
Stock: 45,000 cash
Top Speed 2.4
Acceleration 3.0
Handling 2.8

Sal's

Sal drives a CLK 500 as part of the crew in the exotic career path of the Career mode, if the player drives a tier 1 car.

NFSC MercedesBenz CLK500 Sal
CarbonExoticIcon Exotic Tier 1
Crew Member
Top Speed 2.4
Acceleration 3.0
Handling 2.8

Need for Speed: Undercover[]

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The CLK 500 appears in the PlayStation 2 and Wii releases of Need for Speed: Undercover with a price tag of $42,000. It can be unlocked through career mode progression.

Goons working for Chau Wu will drive a white CLK 500.

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The CLK 500 2004 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

NFSE MercedesBenz CLK500 2004
A 527
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 526
Acceleration 526
Nitro Capacity 531
Strength 361
Durability 353

Trivia[]

  • The CLK 500 appears in all games as a US-spec model.
  • In the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases of Need for Speed: Undercover, a modified CLK 500 used in the Challenge Series is fitted with a body kit overlaid on top of the stock body.

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