Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6)

ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

638 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

Black Series 6.2 V8

631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    638 hp
    476 kW
  • Highest torque
    819 Nm
    604 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,521 kg
    3,353 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    419 hp/t
    313 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    634 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
638hp476kW
631hp471kW
Torque
819Nm604lb-ft
635Nm468lb-ft
Curb weight
1,521kg3,353lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight-
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
48.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
419hp/t313kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
620km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,475mm176in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,965mm77in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,702mm67in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,677mm66in
Trunk volume
634L
176L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32VMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V6,500 rpm3,800 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V87,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
10.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.4 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
638 hp
476 kW
3.4 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
Power
638 hp
476 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
638 hp
476 kW
631 hp
471 kW
Torque
819 Nm
604 lb-ft
635 Nm
468 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,521 kg
3,353 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
-
620 km
386 mi
Trunk score
634 L
22.4 cu ft
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 184 Nm more
  • Is 29 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 458 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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