The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 97,800
€ 103,700
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,700
ⓘ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 Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8.
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
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 Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.29 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
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 Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
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 V V8 Small Block
M 276.825
Engine Code
LT1
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
460 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
29 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
553 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
354 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
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).
233 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
233 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
836 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
