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Undid revision 1208738646 by ClassA42 (talk)this is based on flawed opinion that CLK is the same as SLK, but it is derived from CL coupe luxus.
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|[[Daimler-Benz]] (1997–19981996–1998)
|[[DaimlerChrysler]] (1998–2007)
|[[Daimler AG]] (2007–2009)
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| production = 1997–20101996–2009
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The '''Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class''' is a former series of [[mid-size]] or [[compact executive car|entry-level luxury]] [[coupé]]s and [[convertible]]s produced by [[Mercedes-Benz]] between 19971996 and 2010. Although its design and styling was derived from the E-Class, the mechanical underpinnings were based on the smaller C-Class, and was positioned between the [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class]] and [[Mercedes-Benz CL-Class|CL-Class]]. The name CLK is derived from ''coupé'', ''luxus'' and ''kurz'' (German for short). It primarily competes with the two-door [[BMW 3 Series|BMW 3]] and [[BMW 6 Series|6]] Series,<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15133289/2004-bmw-645ci-vs-maserati-coup-cambiocorsa-m-b-clk55-amg-comparison-tests/ | title=Tested: 2004 Luxury Sports Coupe Comparison | date=17 March 2021 }}</ref> as well as the [[Audi A4|Audi A4 Cabriolet]] and [[Audi A5]] Coupe/Cabriolet, as well as the [[Maserati Coupe]] and its convertible variant.
 
Prior to the CLK-Class, the Mercedes [[Mercedes-Benz W124|E-Class]] included a Coupé alongside the saloon/wagon. In 2010, Mercedes changed the CLK-Class nameplate to the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207)|E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet]]; nonetheless this E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet is still based upon the C-Class platform while borrowing the brand and styling/design from the E-Class saloon/wagon.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1031884_mercedes-benz-clk-coupe-production-comes-to-an-end|title=Mercedes Benz CLK Coupe production comes to an end|work=Motor Authority|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en}}</ref> Then for the 2017-2023 model years, the Mercedes [[Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W213)#Coupé_and_Cabriolet|E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet]] shared the platform from the E-Class saloon/wagon. For the 2024 model year, Mercedes is releasing the [[Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class|CLE-Class]] which like the CLK-Class will share platforms and components with the C-Class and E-Class.
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