The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 78,600
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
49
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
72.6
82.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
72.6 in
Width
73.9 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
105.7
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
174.6 in
Length
182.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
3920 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
13.77 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
LS3
Engine Code
M 278.927
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
430 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
424 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
7.94 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
315 mi
Range
449 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
315 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
253.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data