2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 1316 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | CLC | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |
