The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)

€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 75,000
 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 123,100
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 500 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 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
49.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
105.7
174.6
182.3 in
Length
174.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.48 %
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes SL 500
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 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 278.927
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
450 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
330 mi
Mercedes SL 500
449 mi
330 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
170.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
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