The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 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 7.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.2
73.9
82.6
49
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 in
101.8
182.4
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
3413 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3920 lb

Weight Difference:
886 lb
20.61 %

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 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 279.981
Engine Code
LS3

4
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
424 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
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
391 mi
Range
315 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
315 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).
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 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data