The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 78,600
€ 95,900
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
49.1
72.6
82.7
51.8
73.9
82.6
72.6 in
Width
73.9 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.1 in
Height
51.8 in
105.7
174.6
101.8
181.8
174.6 in
Length
181.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.91 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
C6
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
LS2
Engine Code
M 276.954
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
19 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
345 mi
Range
594 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
345 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
Environmental Impact
235 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
235 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
