The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 75,000
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 280
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

ⓘ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 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 280
49
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13)
72.6
82.7
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
72.6 in
Width
71.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13)
105.7
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 280
3413 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3920 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
14.72 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 280
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 280
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
LS3
Engine Code
M 272.949
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
430 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
424 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280

Performance

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 280
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 280

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
7.94 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
529 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
318 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
Environmental Impact
252 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).
178.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
252 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data