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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Corvette Coupe IV 5.7 i V8 (300 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Chevrolet
Model: SL Corvette
Generation: SL (R230) Corvette Coupe IV
Engine / modification: SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic 5.7 i V8 (300 Hp)
Production start: 2003 year 1984 year
Production end: 2006 year 1997 year
Coupe type: Roadster Coupe
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29-0.34
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 76 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 500 hp 300 hp
Max power in: 5000 rpm. 5000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 230 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.7 sec
Torque: 800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm. 461 Nm/3600 rpm.
Model Engine: M 275.951
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5513 cm3 5733 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l
Coolant: 9.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 12 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 3 2
Compression ratio: 9 10.5
Piston Stroke: 87 mm 88.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82 mm 101.6 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Length: 4535 mm 4535 mm
Width: 1827 mm 1796 mm
Width including mirrors: 2050 mm
Height: 1298 mm 1177 mm
Wheelbase: 2560 mm 2444 mm
Front track: 1559 mm 1466 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1537 mm 1500 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 235 l 357 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 317 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2300 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1950 kg 1501 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 Y 255/45; 285/40 R17
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2