Comparison Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115) 220/8 (105 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Corvette | /8 |
| Generation: | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) | /8 (W115) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | 220/8 (105 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 1967 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 1973 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 178 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L82 | M 115 V 22 / 115.920 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5735 cm3 | 2197 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | |
| Coolant: | 20 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.39 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 4 |
| Length: | 4704 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width: | 1753 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1219 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm | 2750 mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm | 1444 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm | 1440 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 109 mm | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 1855 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1596 kg | 1335 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 |