2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
