Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2008 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 670 hp against 638 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 s against 3.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 330 km/h against 320 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 14.0 L/100 km against 15.0 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the lighter car, from 1,507 kg against 1,870 kg. At 4,605 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 130 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette ZR1
2008 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 647 hp | 612 – 670 hp |
| Torque | 819 Nm | 1,000 – 1,001 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.8 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 330 km/h | 249 – 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.0 L/100 km | 14.0 – 14.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,587 – 4,605 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,816 – 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,298 – 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,507 kg | 1,870 – 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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