GAZ ZIM (1950 – 1959) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1951 – 1954): specs compared
The GAZ ZIM is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 80 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 21.0 s against 37.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 140 km/h against 120 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,940 kg. At 5,530 mm, the GAZ ZIM is 1,019 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
GAZ
ZIM
1950 – 1959
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1951 – 1954
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Germany |
| Documented years | 1950 – 1959 | 1951 – 1954 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 hp | 80 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 142 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 37.0 s | 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,530 mm | 4,511 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,687 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,940 kg | 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.