2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 707 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | A |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
