Service A / Service B
25,000 km or 1 year
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST). Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]W208 · 1998–2003
Mercedes CLK 430 W208 · 279 hp (1998 to 2003)
The Mercedes CLK 430 of the W208 generation uses the M113 4.3 V8 petrol engine with 279 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 279 PS / 205 kW
- Displacement
- 4 266 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- M113 4.3 V8
- Period covered
- 1998–2003
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
279 hp (205 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 1998 to 2003.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The M113 4.3 V8 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe E (W210), Mercedes Classe S (W220), Mercedes GLE / ML (ML W163).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Brake fluid
Every 2 years
Every 24 months. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Spark plugs
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace the full set; worn plugs raise consumption and cause misfires.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes CLK CLK 430 W208?
The M113 4.3 V8 petrol engine (4 266 cc), 279 hp (205 kW).
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Which oil for the Mercedes CLK CLK 430?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M113 4.3 V8 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026