2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | C |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |