Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
| Category | Corvette Grand Sport | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 5.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 436 / 430 | 421 / 416 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 575 / 424 | 540 / 398 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1527 / 3366 | 1579 / 3481 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 267 / 263 |
Lap Times
| Track | Corvette Grand Sport | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:11.90 | 1:14.00 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.70 | 0:25.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Corvette Grand Sport | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Est. 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.7 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.3 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.8 s | 9.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 150 mph | 24.4 s | 23.5 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.2 s @ 116.8 mph | 12.5 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Corvette Grand Sport | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 306 kph (190 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.09 g (11 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette Grand Sport | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 200 | 176 |
| Straight line speed | 1320 | 1347 |
| Total | 1520 | 1523 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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