The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8 Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 238,800
€ 91,900
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 65 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
51.8
73.9
82.6
48.9
73.7
81.6
73.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51.8 in
Height
48.9 in
101.8
181.8
106.7
176.9
181.8 in
Length
176.9 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
11.07 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Small Block
M 279.981
Engine Code
LT1
4
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
460 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
8.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
29 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
402 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
354 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
233 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 6.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
586 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
