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Compare Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster vs Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible vs Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible

Variants
Roadster
Roadster 722 S
Z06
Z06 AT
ZR-1
ZR-1 AT
Z06
Z06 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
204 L / 7.2 cu-ft
144 L / 5.1 cu-ft ~ 295 L / 10.4 cu-ft
393 L / 13.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
11.9 L / 12.6 qt
12.6 L / 13.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R19
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1281 mm / 50.4 in
1246 mm / 49.1 in
Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
4435 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
1844 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Weight
1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2686 mm / 105.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.0 sec
CO2 Emission
348 g/km
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 20.9 L/100km / 11.3 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
M 155.980
LS2
LS1
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
101.6 mm / 4.0 in
99.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
10.9:1
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
6.0 L / 364.1 cu-in / 5967.0 cc
5.7 L / 345.7 cu-in / 5665.0 cc
Engine | Power
405.0 hp / 302.0 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
67.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
543 Nm / 400.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R

Production

Availability
2004 ~ 2013

Reviews

Neofiliac score
89%
87%
83%
Pros
  • Great performance and handling
  • Overall good design
  • Exceptionally stout drivetrain
  • Superb engine lineup
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good tunability
  • Solid chassis design
  • Great handling
  • Iconic LS engine
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Double wishbone suspensions all around
  • Sleek styling
Cons
  • Worse performance than the coupe
  • Worse styling than the coupe
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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