Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (1956 – 1968) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1957 – 1963): 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 12.5 L/100 km against 16.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,330 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,569 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 302 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
1956 – 1968
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1957 – 1963
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1956 – 1968 | 1957 – 1963 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 223 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 275 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 kg | 1,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.