The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 91,900
€ 111,100
€ 91,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
48.9
73.7
81.6
51.1
71.7
81.7
73.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
48.9 in
Height
51.1 in
106.7
176.9
100.8
179.8
176.9 in
Length
179.8 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
3823 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.21 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
C7
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Small Block
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
LT1
Engine Code
M 273.965
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
460 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
465 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
8.31 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
418 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
354 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
225.5 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
233 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
586 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
