The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
€ 99,300
€ 75,000
€ 99,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,000
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.8
73.9
82.6
49.1
72.6
82.7
73.9 in
Width
72.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.8 in
Height
49.1 in
101.8
182.3
105.7
174.6
182.3 in
Length
174.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 276.825
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
524 mi
Range
330 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
330 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
