Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet (1952 – 1958) vs Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1953 – 1955): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 153 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 14.0 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,293 kg against 1,760 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is 487 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Class Cabriolet
1952 – 1958
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1953 – 1955
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1952 – 1958 | 1953 – 1955 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 175 hp | 153 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 255 Nm | 302 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 15.0 s | 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 – 4,729 mm | 4,242 mm |
| Width | 1,910 – 1,915 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,511 mm | 1,323 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,760 – 1,780 kg | 1,293 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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