Comparison Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1980) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208, facelift 1999) CLK 230 Kompressor (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Corvette | CLK |
| Generation: | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1980) | CLK (C208, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) | CLK 230 Kompressor (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 190 hp | 197 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L48 | M 111 E 23 ML EVO / 111.982 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5735 cm3 | 2295 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l | 8 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.39 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4704 mm | 4567 mm |
| Width: | 1753 mm | 1722 mm |
| Height: | 1219 mm | 1371 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm | 2690 mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm | 1474 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 109 mm | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 238 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1596 kg | 1445 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 10.70 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 710 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 | 205/5 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 | 7J x 16 |