Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1953 – 1962) vs GAZ ZIM GAZ-12B Ambulance (1951 – 1960): specs compared
The GAZ ZIM GAZ-12B Ambulance is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 80 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1953 – 1962, the GAZ ZIM GAZ-12B Ambulance from 1951 – 1960.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1953 – 1962
|
GAZ
ZIM GAZ-12B Ambulance
1951 – 1960
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Russia |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1962 | 1951 – 1960 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 44 – 80 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 148 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.0 – 39.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 109 – 146 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 – 4,501 mm | — |
| Width | 1,740 mm | — |
| Height | 1,560 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,210 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

