Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2008 – 2011) vs Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 506 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the lighter car, from 1,418 kg against 1,960 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 74 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2008 – 2011
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Z06
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 hp | 513 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 637 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,960 kg | 1,418 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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