The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06 Automatic (15 - 19)
€ 97,800

€ 127,500

€ 97,800
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 400 is 4.1 inches longer, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06.
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
51.8
73.9
82.6
48.9
77.4
85.2
73.9 in
Width
77.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
51.8 in
Height
48.9 in
101.8
181.8
106.7
177.7
181.8 in
Length
177.7 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.24 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
R231
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 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Supercharged Small Block
M 276.825
Engine Code
LT4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
650 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
650 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
650 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
650 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.88 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
5.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
17 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
24 mpg
city
11 mpg
40 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
553 mi
Range
308 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
308 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
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).
267.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
267.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
586 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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