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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7)

Z06 6.2 V8

659 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2014-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12

  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    279 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    659 hp
    491 kW
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    406 hp/t
    302 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Power
659hp491kW
630hp470kW
Torque
881Nm650lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight-
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
406hp/t302kW/t184hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
542Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
533Nm/t357lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
630km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
-
Width
1,966mm77in
-
Height
1,237mm49in
-
Wheelbase
2,710mm107in
-
Front track
1,613mm64in
-
Rear track
1,588mm63in
-
Trunk volume-
364L
Max trunk volume-
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
75L
CO2 emissions
322g/km
279g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V86,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,600 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
12.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
41.8 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
659 hp
491 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has 29 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
881 Nm
650 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V83.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V124.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
496 km
308 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
630 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
659 hp
491 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Power
659 hp
491 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
881 Nm
650 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Range score
496 km
308 mi
630 km
392 mi
CO2 score
322 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
-
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12

  • Has 119 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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