Mercedes-Benz · Chassis A208 · 1998-2003

The A208
Iconic Soft-Top Mercedes Elegance

The A208 CLK Cabriolet defined early 2000s convertible luxury with its distinctive design and accessible performance. This generation established the modern CLK lineage as a benchmark for affordable Mercedes roadster ownership.

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Production
475,000units
Years
1998-2003
Variants
8body
Collector Index
7.2/ 10

The A208 combines the CLK coupe's sharp styling with wind-in-hair convertible dynamics across a range of four-cylinder and V6 engines. Engineering excellence and German craftsmanship deliver reliable, engaging driving in a beautiful open-air package.

Platform
A208
Body styles
Cabriolet
Engine range
2.0L M111 I4 163hp, 2.3L M111 I4 197hp, 3.2L M112 V6 218hp, 3.2L AMG V6 349hp
Top variant
CLK55 AMG
Transmission
5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Successor
A209

Clean examples command strong prices in today's market as nostalgia peaks for 1990s-2000s Mercedes design language. The combination of relative affordability, increasing rarity, and emotional appeal positions well-maintained A208s as sound collector investments.