The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 97,800

€ 78,600

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 400 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.8
73.9
82.6
49
72.6
82.7
73.9 in
Width
72.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
101.8
181.8
105.7
174.6
181.8 in
Length
174.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3920 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.51 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
R231
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 276.825
Engine Code
LS3

4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
424 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
553 mi
Range
315 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
315 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data