Buick Skylark (1953 – 1954) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1952 – 1957): specs compared
The Buick Skylark is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 175 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 170 km/h.
| Specification |
Buick
Skylark
1953 – 1954
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1952 – 1957
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1954 | 1952 – 1957 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 150 – 175 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 – 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.0 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 175 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 4,699 – 4,729 mm |
| Width | — | 1,910 – 1,915 mm |
| Height | — | 1,511 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,901 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,740 – 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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