The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 80,900
€ 75,000
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 280 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.9
71.7
81.7
49
72.6
82.7
71.7 in
Width
72.6 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.9 in
Height
49 in
100.8
179.8
105.7
174.6
179.8 in
Length
174.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3920 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
14.72 %
General
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
R230
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 272.949
Engine Code
LS3
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
424 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
529 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
252 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
