The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet (08 - 13)
€ 493,900
€ 75,000
€ 493,900
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 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.1 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1281
1908
2108
1244
1844
2100
1908 mm
Width
1844 mm
2108 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2100 mm
1281 mm
Height
1244 mm
2700
4656
2685
4435
4656 mm
Length
4435 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
1825 kg
Kerb Weight
1548 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1778 kg
Weight Difference:
277 kg
15.18 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
C199
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
V8 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
M 155.980
Engine Code
LS3
3
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
6162 CC
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
430 bhp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 bhp
430 bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
575 NM
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
780 NM
575 NM
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
206 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
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2.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2.96 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
19 mpg
21 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
97 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
416 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
252 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
316 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
155 kg
Maximum Payload
230 kg
204 L
Boot Capacity
265 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
