Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1955 – 1956) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1954 – 1957): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 215 hp against 197 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 11.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 193 km/h. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,272 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 279 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1955 – 1956
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1954 – 1957
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1956 | 1954 – 1957 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 275 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,242 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,272 kg | 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.