The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 80,900
€ 91,900
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 280 is 2.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8.
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
51.9
71.7
81.7
48.9
73.7
81.6
71.7 in
Width
73.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51.9 in
Height
48.9 in
100.8
179.8
106.7
176.9
179.8 in
Length
176.9 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
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 Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
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 Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Small Block
M 272.949
Engine Code
LT1
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
460 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
8.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
354 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
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).
233 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
233 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
586 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
