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Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by xymigrator(m): 12:44pm On Jan 03, 2013
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Plz i need an education on the difference between these models of benz

CLK
AMG
KOMPRESOR

Which model of the 2003 C class is suitable in nigeria considering maintenace, fuel economy, durability etc
Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by Wallie(m): 5:56pm On Jan 03, 2013
1. CLK is NOT a C-Class but is related to C class.

2. CLK is more expensive than a C class.

3. Kompressor is German for Compressor (supercharger).

4. Here's a rough model hierarchy for Benz excluding SUVs and SLs.

A Class
B-Class
C-Class
CLK-Class
E-Class
S-Class

5. Within each class, the number at the end of the model designation tells you the engine size or relative power (more power = more money). For example, CLK450 is more powerful and expensive than CLK350 when new.

6. AMG will usually cost more than the most expensive “regular” model within each class. AMG will probably cost about ~$10k-$50k more when new than the most expensive regular Benz, which in this case will be the CLK450.

For example, in 2003 MB had the following different versions of CLK:
2.0L 134 horsepower (100 kW)I4
2.0L Kompressor 189 horsepower (141 kW)I4
2.3L Kompressor 220 horsepower (160 kW)I4
3.2L 215 horsepower (160 kW) V6
4.3L 300 horsepower (220 kW) V8
5.4L 367 hp V8

Guess which one was the AMG version (most expensive)? The 5.4L 367 HP V8 = CLK 55 AMG. Which one should you buy in Nigeria? The AMG version will consume the most fuel and probably require more than average maintenance.

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Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by abdulkadir(m): 8:32pm On Jan 03, 2013
In addition CLK is a 2door sedan what we usually call coupe.

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Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by xymigrator(m): 2:31pm On Jan 04, 2013
How about the 4matic version?
Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by Wallie(m): 5:09pm On Jan 04, 2013
xymigrator: How about the 4matic version?

All wheel drive.

Audi - Quattro
MB - 4Matic
BMW - XI, XDrive

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Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by Nobody: 3:15pm On Apr 23, 2013
AMG (Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach) is the name given to the sports (or performance) version of any benz range.

CLK is actually a German phrase. its stands for Coupe(Two Door) Leicht(Light) Kurtz/Kompact(short/compact).

SLK also means the same as above. Only replace Coupe with Sportlich (meaning sporty)

Hope these enlightens you.

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Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by mencer(m): 2:51pm On Apr 27, 2013
xymigrator: How about the 4matic version?
4 motion
Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by lonelydora: 1:50am On Apr 28, 2013
Some Mercedes engines are turbocharged or supercharged. When it is supercharged, its called 'KOMPRESSOR'.

AMG (Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach) is the tuning section of the Mercedes company. When a car is tuned to AMG-specification it gets a 'AMG' badge.

4MATIC is Mercedes' technology of full-time all wheel drive.

OR


AMG is the high performance tuner of Mercedes Benz cars
4 matic is full time automatic four wheel drive
Kompressor is a supercharger added to the engine.

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Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by Nobody: 8:13pm On Apr 29, 2013
Wallie:

All wheel drive.

Audi - Quattro
MB - 4Matic
BMW - XI, XDrive

Volkwagen - 4motion cheesy
Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by leofab(f): 8:09pm On Feb 12, 2017
Nice learning
Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by Coldfeett: 5:26pm On Feb 20, 2018
Hi bro. Kindly advise me on which to buy between a C230 Kompressor and 4Matic and also the particular year, i need one that will be economical both in fuel and body parts maintenance. Tnx
Re: Difference Btw Benz CLK,AMG,KOMPRESSOR ETC by elshanAutos: 8:07pm On Feb 21, 2018
Coldfeett:
Hi bro. Kindly advise me on which to buy between a C230 Kompressor and 4Matic and also the particular year, i need one that will be economical both in fuel and body parts maintenance. Tnx
C230 Kompressor is a supercharged 4 cylinder engine.

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