Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1953 – 1955) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1952 – 1957): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 153 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 14.0 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,293 kg against 1,740 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 487 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1953 – 1955
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1952 – 1957
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1955 | 1952 – 1957 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 153 hp | 150 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 230 – 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 14.0 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 175 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,242 mm | 4,699 – 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,910 – 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,511 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,901 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,293 kg | 1,740 – 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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