2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (343 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
