GAZ Chaika GAZ-14 (1977 – 1988) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1978 – 1986): specs compared
The GAZ Chaika GAZ-14 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 185 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,480 kg against 2,615 kg. At 6,114 mm, the GAZ Chaika GAZ-14 is 1,349 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell.
| Specification |
GAZ
Chaika GAZ-14
1977 – 1988
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1978 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Germany |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1988 | 1978 – 1986 |
| Body style | Sedan | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 hp | 72 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 137 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 s | 9.4 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 145 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.9 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 6,114 mm | 4,724 – 4,765 mm |
| Width | 2,020 mm | 1,740 – 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,445 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,450 mm | 2,794 – 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,615 kg | 1,480 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

