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Mercedes SL Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mercedes SL Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is moderately cheaper – starting at 97,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,590 £.

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

Corvette Roadster

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 visibly 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 Roadster 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is marginally lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers markedly 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 substantially more – 375 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
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
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
156 - 213 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
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
320 - 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
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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