Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible vs Opel Astra H TwinTop

Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
ZR-1
ZR-1 AT
Z06
Z06 AT
1.6 105
1.6 115
1.6T
1.8 125
1.8 140
1.8 140 AT
1.9 CDTI
2.0T 170
2.0T 200

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
393 L / 13.9 cu-ft
205 L / 7.2 cu-ft ~ 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
12.6 L / 13.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
470 kg / 1036 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Semi-independent
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
122 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1411 mm / 55.6 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4476 mm / 176.2 in
Size | Width
1759 mm / 69.3 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1831 mm / 72.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1488.0 mm / 58.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1481.0 mm / 58.3 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
18 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2614 mm / 102.9 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
M 159.980
LS1
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
99.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.7 L / 345.7 cu-in / 5665.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
83%
29%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • Iconic LS engine
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Double wishbone suspensions all around
  • Sleek styling
  • Cheap hardtop convertible
  • True top-down driving experience
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Not very comfortable

Price

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