The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 240,200
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 78,600
 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 240,200
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 Mercedes SL 65 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
49.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08)
72.6
82.7
73.9 in
Width
72.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.2 in
Height
49.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08)
105.7
174.6
182.4 in
Length
174.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
915 lb
21.28 %
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
R231
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 279.981
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
27 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
345 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
225.5 kWh
235 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data