The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 75,000
€ 149,000
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49
72.6
82.7
51
71.7
81.7
72.6 in
Width
71.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51 in
105.7
174.6
100.8
181
174.6 in
Length
181 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3413 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
3920 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
930 lb
21.41 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
C6
Generation
R230
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 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
LS3
Engine Code
M 156.984
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
430 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
424 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
7.94 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
318 mi
Range
358 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
318 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
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).
263.3 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
252 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
