The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 240,200

€ 78,600

€ 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 19.8 cm longer, 3.3 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1300
1877
2099
1244
1844
2100
1877 mm
Width
1844 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2100 mm
1300 mm
Height
1244 mm
2585
4633
2685
4435
4633 mm
Length
4435 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1548 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1778 kg

Weight Difference:
402 kg
20.62 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
R231
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 279.981
Engine Code
LS3

4
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
6162 CC
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
430 bhp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 bhp
430 bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
575 NM
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
575 NM
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
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3.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.14 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
24 mpg
21 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
391 mi
Range
315 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
315 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
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).
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 65 AMG
225.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
260 kg
Maximum Payload
230 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
265 L







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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data