The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 99,300
€ 103,700
€ 99,300
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 4.6 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
182.3
106.7
177.7
182.3 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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.56 %
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
9-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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
460 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 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
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 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
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
29 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
354 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
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).
233 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
233 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6.2 V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 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
