Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Chevrolet Corvette C8 Convertible

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
Stingray 482
Stingray 495
Z06

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
357 L / 12.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
21.8 L / 23.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
Payload
205 kg / 452 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
81 mm / 3.2 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2722 mm / 107.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.5 sec
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
277 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
296.0 km/h / 183.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
DCT / M1L

Production

Availability
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
95%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Supercar-like performance in an affordable package
  • Small block V8
  • Glorious 8600rpm redline
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Average styling for its class

Price

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