The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06 (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 124,700

€ 123,100

€ 124,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06 is 4.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
48.9
77.4
85.2
51.8
73.9
82.6
77.4 in
Width
73.9 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.9 in
Height
51.8 in
106.7
177.7
101.8
182.3
177.7 in
Length
182.3 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.39 %

General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
C7
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Supercharged Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
LT4
Engine Code
M 278.927

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
650 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
650 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
650 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
650 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
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5.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
5.88 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
25 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
342 mi
Range
449 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
342 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
240.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
586 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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