Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981) vs Chevrolet Camaro (1974): specs compared
The Chevrolet Camaro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 240 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 19.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,963 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 223 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1972 – 1981, the Chevrolet Camaro from 1974.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
Chevrolet
Camaro
1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1981 | 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 185 – 239 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 401 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 10.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 – 225 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km | 19.8 – 22.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,963 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,247 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,635 kg | 1,690 – 1,702 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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