The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 78,600
 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 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 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
49
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
72.6
82.7
71.7 in
Width
72.6 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.1 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
105.7
174.6
179.8 in
Length
174.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3920 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
798 lb
18.95 %
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
R230
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 273.965
Engine Code
LS3
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
424 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
315 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
315 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data