Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, C208 / A208 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, C208 / A208 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,7 to 1,1 liters. The data covers 10 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • CLK 55 AMG (1999-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • CLK 200 (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • CLK 200 (1997-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • CLK 200 Kompressor (1997-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • CLK 200 Kompressor (1997-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • CLK 230 Kompressor (1997-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • CLK 230 Kompressor (1997-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • CLK 320 (1997-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • CLK 320 (1997-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • CLK 430 (1997-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter

Additional Notes

  • Across the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class C208/A208 range, rear differential fluid capacity falls into one of two values: 0.7 liter for standard open differentials and 1.1 liters for limited-slip units. The 0.4-liter difference between the two reflects the additional clutch pack or friction plate assembly housed inside a limited-slip differential, which requires more fluid to lubricate and cool those extra components.
  • The 0.7-liter capacity applies to the standard rear differential across the CLK 200 (1997-2001), CLK 200 Kompressor (1997-2002), CLK 230 Kompressor (1997-2002), and CLK 320 (1997-2002). None of the other variants in the specifications carry a standard open differential entry, indicating those models are listed only with the limited-slip configuration.
  • The 1.1-liter capacity is the figure listed for every limited-slip rear differential across all variants in the specifications, covering the CLK 200, CLK 200 Kompressor, CLK 230 Kompressor, CLK 320, CLK 430, and CLK 55 AMG. The uniformity of this value across four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and eight-cylinder variants points to a shared differential housing size for the limited-slip unit regardless of engine output.
  • The CLK 430 (1997-2002) and CLK 55 AMG (1999-2002) appear in the specifications only with a limited-slip rear differential entry at 1.1 liters. No standard open differential capacity is listed for either variant, which aligns with the higher torque outputs of the 4.3-liter V8 and 5.5-liter AMG V8 engines making a locking or torque-biasing rear differential a more common fitment.
  • All capacity figures in the specifications are designated for normal use conditions. In differential service contexts, a normal-use designation typically applies to standard road driving without the elevated thermal and mechanical stress associated with towing, track use, or frequent low-speed high-load operation.
  • The CLK 55 AMG production window of 1999-2002 is shorter than the 1997-2002 span shared by most other variants in the specifications. The CLK 200 carries the earliest end date among the four-cylinder entries, with a production window of 1997-2001 compared to the 1997-2002 range of the CLK 200 Kompressor and CLK 230 Kompressor.

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