GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 (1959 – 1981) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1957 – 1963): specs compared
Both offer around 215 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 20.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 160 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,330 kg against 2,100 kg. At 5,600 mm, the GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 is 1,031 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse. The GAZ Chaika GAZ-13 dates from 1959 – 1981, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse from 1957 – 1963.
| Specification |
GAZ
Chaika GAZ-13
1959 – 1981
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1957 – 1963
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Germany |
| Documented years | 1959 – 1981 | 1957 – 1963 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 195 – 215 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 275 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 20.0 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,600 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,100 kg | 1,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.