Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse (2005 – 2010) vs Chevrolet SSR (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Chevrolet SSR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 396 hp against 387 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 s against 6.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. The Chevrolet SSR is the lighter car, from 1,850 kg against 2,130 kg. At 4,938 mm, the Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse is 76 mm longer than the Chevrolet SSR. The Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse dates from 2005 – 2010, the Chevrolet SSR from 2003 – 2006.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
R-Klasse
2005 – 2010
|
Chevrolet
SSR
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 387 hp | 290 – 396 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 530 Nm | 441 – 549 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 9.9 s | 5.3 – 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 250 km/h | 209 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 12.9 L/100 km | 13.8 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,938 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,996 mm |
| Height | 1,661 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,979 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,130 – 2,250 kg | 1,850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.