Comparison Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 220 CDI (125 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Corvette | C-class |
| Generation: | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) | C-class (W202) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | C 220 CDI (125 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 230 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | |
| Torque: | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L82 | OM 611.960 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5735 cm3 | 2151 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l | 8 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.39 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4704 mm | 4516 mm |
| Width: | 1753 mm | 1723 mm |
| Height: | 1219 mm | 1395-1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm | 2690 mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm | 1499-1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm | 1464-1469 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 109 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 430 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1890 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1596 kg | 1335 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 10.74 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 670 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 | 195/65 R15; 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 | 6.5J x 15; 7J x 15 |