The Mercedes-Benz CLK is among the best of its class, a rolling statement of style and taste, and a design that's likely to age well.The CLK320 is an excellent entry-level offering, and will satisfy most owners, while the CLK500 is a superb automobile in every respect, kicking everything up another notch. The CLK55 AMG is strictly for enthusiasts. As driving enthusiasts, we can certainly understand the desire for more performance, but it's hard to imagine needing all the performance of the CLK55AMG in most typical driving situations.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Santa Barbara, California, with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles.