The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
€ 78,600
€ 160,600
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49
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 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 63 AMG
3413 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
3920 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
16.1 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 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 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
LS3
Engine Code
M 157.983
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
430 hp
530 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
424 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
7.94 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
315 mi
Range
471 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
315 mi
471 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
253.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
