GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 (1959 – 1981) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1961 – 1971): specs compared
The GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 215 hp against 200 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 20.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 160 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 2,100 kg. At 5,600 mm, the GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 is 695 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors. The GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 dates from 1959 – 1981, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors from 1961 – 1971.
| Specification |
GAZ
Chaika GAZ-13
1959 – 1981
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1961 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Germany |
| Documented years | 1959 – 1981 | 1961 – 1971 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 195 – 215 hp | 120 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 192 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 20.0 s | 9.0 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 171 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,600 mm | 4,879 – 4,905 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,394 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,100 kg | 1,410 – 1,650 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.