The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 78,600
€ 493,900
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 493,900
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
49.1
72.6
82.7
50.4
75.1
83
72.6 in
Width
75.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.1 in
Height
50.4 in
105.7
174.6
106.3
183.3
174.6 in
Length
183.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.88 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
C6
Generation
C199
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
LS2
Engine Code
M 155.980
2
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
6.52 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
345 mi
Range
416 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
345 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
235 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
