2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | CLS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
