The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8 (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 84,500
€ 238,800
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
48.9
73.7
81.6
51.8
73.9
82.6
73.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.9 in
Height
51.8 in
106.7
176.9
101.8
181.8
176.9 in
Length
181.8 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3503 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
18.52 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
LT1
Engine Code
M 279.981
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
460 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
465 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
7.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
7.62 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
357 mi
Range
402 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
357 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
219.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
231.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
No data
Maximum Payload
739 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
