They range from the CLK320 with performance that is sporty, poised and stately, to the powerful CLK430 to the ridiculously fast CLK55 AMG. The coupe's lines are tidy and classic, while the cabriolet features a soft top that is so nicely finished inside and so quiet when it's up, that you'd swear you were in the coupe.

All CLK-Class models combine graceful looks with luxury, power, performance, and technology. Lean and quick, they perform wonderfully. They feel solid and motor around corners like they're on rails. These are terrific cars. The CLK-Class is a good size for owners who rarely need a back seat but want one for occasional use.