The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
€ 149,000
€ 75,000
€ 149,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 63 AMG is 6.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51
71.7
81.7
49.1
72.6
82.7
71.7 in
Width
72.6 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51 in
Height
49.1 in
100.8
181
105.7
174.6
181 in
Length
174.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
959 lb
22.08 %
General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
R230
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 156.984
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
518 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
358 mi
Range
330 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
358 mi
330 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
263.3 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 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
246.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
