The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 78,600
€ 240,200
€ 78,600
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
72.6
82.7
51.2
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
105.7
174.6
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
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
21.28 %
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 automatic 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
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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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
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
345 mi
Range
391 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
345 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
225.5 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
235 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 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
