The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

€ 75,000
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
49.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
72.6
82.7
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
72.6 in
Width
73.9 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.1 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
105.7
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
174.6 in
Length
182.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
915 lb
21.28 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
C6
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
LS2
Engine Code
M 279.981
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
330 mi
Range
391 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
330 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data