The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06 Automatic (15 - 19)
€ 80,900

€ 127,500

€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 5.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06.
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
51.9
71.7
81.7
48.9
77.4
85.2
71.7 in
Width
77.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
51.9 in
Height
48.9 in
100.8
179.8
106.7
177.7
179.8 in
Length
177.7 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.47 %

General
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
R230
Generation
C7
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Supercharged Small Block
M 272.949
Engine Code
LT4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
650 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
650 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
650 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
650 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Performance
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.88 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
5.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
17 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
308 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
308 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
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).
267.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
267.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
586 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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