The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 111,100
![Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SL_R230.png)
€ 78,600
![Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet Automatic (08 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Chevrolet_Corvette_C6.webp)
€ 111,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 500 is 13.1 cm longer, 2.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet.
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1298
1820
2075
1244
1844
2100
1820 mm
Width
1844 mm
2075 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2100 mm
1298 mm
Height
1244 mm
2560
4566
2685
4435
4566 mm
Length
4435 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
1548 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1778 kg
![Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SL_R230.png)
Weight Difference:
362 kg
18.95 %
![Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet Automatic (08 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Chevrolet_Corvette_C6.png)
General
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
R230
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 273.965
Engine Code
LS3
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4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
6162 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
430 bhp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 bhp
430 bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
575 NM
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
530 NM
575 NM
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
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Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
▶ REPLAY
4.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 500
4.99 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
24 mpg
21 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
418 mi
Range
315 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
315 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 500
225.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
284 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
295 kg
Maximum Payload
230 kg
339 L
Boot Capacity
265 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data