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No — the W208 (1997–2002) and W209 (2002–2009) are completely different generations with different front-end structures, so the bonnet latch from one will not fit the other. Always source a latch from the correct generation by confirming your registration with the breaker.
Both years fall within the W209 generation (2002–2009), which received a facelift in 2005 that changed the front-end appearance including the grille, lights and bumper. The bonnet latch mechanism itself may be shared across the facelift boundary, but you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before buying, as subtle changes can affect fitment.
The W209 facelift arrived in 2005, and while the core bonnet and latch mountings are broadly similar within the generation, whether the latch assembly interchanges across that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume.
No — trim level does not affect the bonnet latch on the CLK; Elegance, Avantgarde and AMG variants all share the same front-end structure within a given generation. You may find cosmetic differences in the surrounding panels, but the latch itself is the same part regardless of trim.
No — the bonnet latch is the same across all engine variants within a generation; the part is mounted to the body structure, not the engine, so a four-cylinder, V6 or V8 CLK of the same generation all use the same latch. Simply match the generation (W208 or W209) and confirm the year with the breaker.
Yes — the bonnet latch is part of the front-end structure shared between the coupe and cabriolet body styles within the same generation, so body style does not affect which latch you need. Confirm the generation and model year with the breaker and either body style should supply the correct part.