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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (92,500 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Coupe or Mercedes SL Class?

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Corvette Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 92,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,219 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers markedly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 646 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 806 Nm. That’s about 614 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is barely lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers visibly more boot space – 357 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries markedly more – 375 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Corvette is a head-turning American sports car that pairs sculpted, aggressive looks with a cockpit built for driving enjoyment, complete with a thunderous soundtrack that refuses to be ignored. It delivers near-supercar thrills without the fuss of exotic ownership, making it a tantalizing pick for buyers who want performance and personality in one package.

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
289 - 377 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,907 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
193 - 250 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Chevrolet
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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