Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible vs Chevrolet Corvette C8 Convertible
Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
Z06
Z06 AT
Stingray 482
Stingray 495
Z06
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
144 L / 5.1 cu-ft ~ 295 L / 10.4 cu-ft
357 L / 12.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
11.9 L / 12.6 qt
21.8 L / 23.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
205 kg / 452 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
81 mm / 3.2 in
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1246 mm / 49.1 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4435 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width
1844 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
Weight
1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2686 mm / 105.7 in
2722 mm / 107.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.2 sec
3.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.0 sec
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
277 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
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)
12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph
296.0 km/h / 183.9 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6d
Engine
M 159.980
LS2
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
101.6 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.9:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
6.0 L / 364.1 cu-in / 5967.0 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
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
543 Nm / 400.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
DCT / M1L
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2013
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
87%
95%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
- Superb engine lineup
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good tunability
- Solid chassis design
- Great handling
- Great handling characteristics
- Supercar-like performance in an affordable package
- Small block V8
- Glorious 8600rpm redline
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- Average styling for its class
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