Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2007 – 2009) vs Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 638 hp against 626 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 s against 3.8 s. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren uses less fuel, from 14.4 L/100 km against 15.0 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the lighter car, from 1,507 kg against 1,668 kg. At 4,656 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is 181 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLR McLaren
2007 – 2009
|
Chevrolet
Corvette ZR1
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 626 hp | 647 hp |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 819 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 3.4 s |
| Top speed | 333 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.4 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,252 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,667 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,668 kg | 1,507 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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