MARKET ANALYSIS
W209 (2003 to 2009)

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (W209), manufactured globally from 2003 to 2009, refined the mid-sized luxury coupé formula by introducing a more elegant, pillarless profile and a significant leap in cabin sophistication. This generation offered a massive variety of engines, ranging from the CLK200 Kompressor and CLK320 V6 to the heavy-hitting CLK500 V8, and eventually the CLK63 AMG, which debuted the brand's legendary 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8. The lineup also featured two of the most significant performance cars in the brand's history: the ultra-exclusive, wide-bodied CLK DTM AMG and the track-focused CLK63 AMG Black Series, both of which remain high-water marks for the AMG division. In the 2026 Australian market, the W209 has achieved a strong following, with desirability exceptionally high for the CLK63 AMG Black Series and the post-2006 facelift models, which benefit from the more modern 7G-Tronic transmission and updated M272/M273 engines. The buyer pool in Australia is composed of performance-oriented collectors who prize the W209’s status as the last of the mid-sized, naturally aspirated V8 coupés and lifestyle enthusiasts who enjoy the effortless grand touring capability of the cabriolet variants. Locally, market value has stayed firm for original, Australian-delivered examples with low kilometres, as 2026 buyers are prioritising vehicles that have had proactive maintenance by specialists like Stuttgart Shop, MB Spares, or Ammstar to address known age-related issues such as M272 balance shaft gears, 7G-Tronic conductor plates, and soft-top hydraulic cylinder leaks. For the Australian aficionado, the W209 represents a perfect balance of modern usability and timeless Mercedes elegance, frequently serving as a standout at Mercedes-Benz Club social drives from the Great Ocean Road to the Gold Coast.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (W209), manufactured globally from 2003 to 2009, refined the mid-sized luxury coupé formula by introducing a more elegant, pillarless profile and a significant leap in cabin sophistication. This generation offered a massive variety of engines, ranging from the CLK200 Kompressor and CLK320 V6 to the heavy-hitting CLK500 V8, and eventually the CLK63 AMG, which debuted the brand's legendary 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8. The lineup also featured two of the most signif…
Model years for Mercedes-Benz CLK (2003 to 2009)

2008 Mercedes-Benz (W209) CLK 63 AMG
99,283 km
🇦🇺Brisbane, QLD
$32,000
Auction
Sep 09, 2024
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ (C209) CLK 350 AVANTGARDE AMG PACK
109,170 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺St Ives, New South Wales
$14,750
Auction
Aug 30, 2021
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ (W209) CLK 350 AVANTGARDE
89,976 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Greenacre, New South Wales
$9,513
Auction
Nov 30, 2021
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ (W209) CLK 280 CABRIOLET
93,165 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Mollymook, NSW
$12,250
Auction
Jul 05, 2022
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ (C209) CLK 500 AVANTGARDE
134,218 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Clifton Springs, VIC
$23,250
Auction
Oct 06, 2022
2008 Mercedes-Benz (W209) CLK 63 AMG
97,266 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Strathfield, NSW
$35,500
Auction
Jun 20, 2024
2003 Mercedes-Benz (C209) CLK 500 Cabriolet
168,230 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Dural, NSW
$15,250
Auction
Oct 15, 2024
2007 Mercedes-Benz (C209) CLK 500
188,250 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Carindale, QLD
$10,250
Auction
Jul 22, 2025
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2003 Mercedes-Benz (C209) CLK 500
63,613 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Mosman, NSW
$16,250
Auction
Sep 14, 2025