2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (423 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 203 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2585 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
