Cadillac Eldorado vs Mercedes-Benz CLK320
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac EldoradoESC | Mercedes-Benz CLK320CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ESC | CLK320 |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2002 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac EldoradoESC | Mercedes-Benz CLK320CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,130 (best) | $46,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac EldoradoESC | Mercedes-Benz CLK320CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac EldoradoESC | Mercedes-Benz CLK320CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 275 hp (best) | 215 hp |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft (best) | 229 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac EldoradoESC | Mercedes-Benz CLK320CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 15.3 cu ft (best) | 10.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs | 3,515 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 108 in (best) | 106.9 in |
| Length | 200.6 in (best) | 182.6 in |
| Width | 75.5 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 53.6 in | 55.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac EldoradoESC | Mercedes-Benz CLK320CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac Eldorado | Mercedes-Benz CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESC $42,130 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CLK320 $46,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ETC $45,265 MSRP | CLK320 $53,600 MSRP |
| 3 | ETC Collectors Series $47,660 MSRP | — |