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Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible vs Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
Z06
Z06 AT
ZR-1
ZR-1 AT
Z06
Z06 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
144 L / 5.1 cu-ft ~ 295 L / 10.4 cu-ft
393 L / 13.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
11.9 L / 12.6 qt
12.6 L / 13.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
4
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric 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
12.8 m / 42.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1246 mm / 49.1 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4435 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1844 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Weight
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
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
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), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
M 177
LS2
LS1
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
101.6 mm / 4.0 in
99.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
10.9:1
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 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
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 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
9-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT

Production

Availability
2021
2004 ~ 2013

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
87%
83%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • 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
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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