2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 504 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (540 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 S.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |