Chevrolet Impala Convertible (1958 – 1959) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1958 – 1963): specs compared
The Chevrolet Impala Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 253 hp against 215 hp. At 5,311 mm, the Chevrolet Impala Convertible is 742 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Impala Convertible
1958 – 1959
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1958 – 1963
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1958 – 1959 | 1958 – 1963 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 253 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 414 – 481 Nm | 275 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,311 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,974 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.