E55 owner question for CLK folks

Wagondad · 06-18-2007, 01:09 PM

I currently own a 01 E55 AMG and want to get a CLK55. Found a 02 in great shape out of state.

My main question is regarding the back seats. I have 2 kids 9 and 3 and was wondering if there is enough room for a car seat for my 3 year old.

Thanks for your help.

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neilbo75 · 06-18-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wagondad

I currently own a 01 E55 AMG and want to get a CLK55. Found a 02 in great shape out of state.

My main question is regarding the back seats. I have 2 kids 9 and 3 and was wondering if there is enough room for a car seat for my 3 year old.

Thanks for your help.

The back seat easily fits kids. Adults can even sit back there (up to six feet tall), but long trips will get a bit cramped for grown ups.

When the kids start whining for video games just mash the gas pedal ....

Chappy · 06-18-2007, 10:01 PM

Interesting. I have a W124 coupe and a W208 coupe and was looking into a W124 wagon to handle the child duties....tis a bit cramped in the 300CE. I won't even consider putting a child seat in the CLK.

ashutt · 06-19-2007, 10:07 AM

We have two kids, 4 and 3 months old. Both types of car seats work great for us in the back of the CLK. My 4 year old kicks the back of my seat but she can do that in the BMW 740i as well. However, this is with adults under 6 feet. But, since you don't have a baby seat anymore, which requires more room, you shouldn't have a problem- unless you are over 6 feet tall. Good luck.

Wagondad · 06-19-2007, 12:49 PM

I think it will work out then. Thanks for the answers.

cabrio55 · 06-19-2007, 01:52 PM

Just remember a 2 door is a pain to get kids in and out of car seats unless its a cabrio =)

Wagondad · 06-19-2007, 03:48 PM

Now let the negotiations begin!

mbenzman · 06-19-2007, 11:25 PM

The big kid (me) fits nicely in the driver's seat!

My 3 year old makes for a tight fit in the cab with the Britax car seat by the time you give him some foot space. I usually place him behind the wife since she isnt as tall. He will probably take up less space when in a regular booster.
An infant seat (rear facing) probably won't fit at all and there is no top tether locations I'm aware of in the cab. version anyway.

H-MAN · 06-20-2007, 12:13 AM

I have 2 kids as well 2 & 1 month. I wouldn't try to fit both car seats & my wife in the car. The rear facing infant seat is huge. Maybe with 2 front facing car seats it's possible but not very comfortable.

06-18-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Interesting. I have a W124 coupe and a W208 coupe and was looking into a W124 wagon to handle the child duties....tis a bit cramped in the 300CE. I won't even consider putting a child seat in the CLK. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

06-19-2007, 10:07 AM	#4
ashutt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 373 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	Have 2 child Seats in the Back We have two kids, 4 and 3 months old. Both types of car seats work great for us in the back of the CLK. My 4 year old kicks the back of my seat but she can do that in the BMW 740i as well. However, this is with adults under 6 feet. But, since you don't have a baby seat anymore, which requires more room, you shouldn't have a problem- unless you are over 6 feet tall. Good luck. __________________ 2001 CLK 55 AMG 19" Moven C16 Rims Eagle F1 DS-D3 Tires (235/35ZR19 and 265/30/ZR19) H&R Springs Bilstein Sport Shocks Rear K-Mac kit Slotted/Cross Drilled Front Rotors StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines ATE Type 200 Brake Fluid Green Filters SpeedTuningUSA ECU Upgrade (6500 redline & removed speed limitation of 155 mph) Auto Meter Digital Pro Shift System (Level 2) Dynoed Power: (303/Wheels & 364/Crank)

06-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#5
Wagondad Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Drives: 01 E55 AMG	Luckily I am not 6 feet tall. Just 5'9!! I think it will work out then. Thanks for the answers.

06-19-2007, 03:48 PM	#7
Wagondad Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Drives: 01 E55 AMG	It is a Cab. Love the look of the 208 Cab AMG. Now let the negotiations begin!

06-19-2007, 11:25 PM	#8
mbenzman Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ga. Posts: 782 Drives: All of them!	The big kid (me) fits nicely in the driver's seat! My 3 year old makes for a tight fit in the cab with the Britax car seat by the time you give him some foot space. I usually place him behind the wife since she isnt as tall. He will probably take up less space when in a regular booster. An infant seat (rear facing) probably won't fit at all and there is no top tether locations I'm aware of in the cab. version anyway. __________________

06-19-2007, 01:52 PM	#6
cabrio55 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Just remember a 2 door is a pain to get kids in and out of car seats unless its a cabrio =)

06-20-2007, 12:13 AM	#9
H-MAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 303 Drives: 2002 CLK55	I have 2 kids as well 2 & 1 month. I wouldn't try to fit both car seats & my wife in the car. The rear facing infant seat is huge. Maybe with 2 front facing car seats it's possible but not very comfortable.

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