The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 517,700
€ 75,000
€ 517,700
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 8.7 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
50
75.1
83
49
72.6
82.7
75.1 in
Width
72.6 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
50 in
Height
49 in
106.3
183.3
105.7
174.6
183.3 in
Length
174.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3920 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
13.09 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
C199
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline 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
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
424 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
208 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
416 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
