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Mercedes SL Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 92,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • a bit more power
  • noticeably more efficient
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is markedly 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 noticeably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Corvette Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers a bit more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is marginally 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 substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 806 Nm. That’s about 614 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

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

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries noticeably 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 : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
Mercedes SL Class
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

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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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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
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,907 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
193 - 250 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Chevrolet
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