The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 103,700
€ 80,900
€ 103,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8 is 5.2 cm shorter, 14.5 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
1243
1965
2165
1317
1820
2075
1965 mm
Width
1820 mm
2165 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1243 mm
Height
1317 mm
2710
4514
2560
4566
4514 mm
Length
4566 mm
2710 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
1621 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
194 kg
10.69 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
C7
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
LT1
Engine Code
M 272.949
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6162 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
460 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
460 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SL 280
630 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
630 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
▶ REPLAY
3.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
3.52 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
354 mi
Range
529 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
354 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
Environmental Impact
233 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).
178.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
233 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Cabriolet 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
379 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
243 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
