Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1954 – 1957) vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (1956 – 1968): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 215 hp. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 16.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 254 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse dates from 1954 – 1957, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe from 1956 – 1968.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1954 – 1957
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
1956 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1954 – 1957 | 1956 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 215 hp | 223 hp |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,267 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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