The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 75,000
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
49.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
72.6
82.7
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
72.6 in
Width
71.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.1 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
105.7
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
174.6 in
Length
179.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.64 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
C6
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
LS2
Engine Code
M 273.965
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
330 mi
Range
418 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
330 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
246.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
246.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data