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2022 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

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2022 Chevrolet
Corvette

MSRP*: $68,400 to $79,850
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class

MSRP*: $57,250 to $59,250
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MPG - City 16 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 490-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 490 hp 255 hp
Exterior Length 182.3 in 184.5 in
Exterior Width 76.1 in 71.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.8 in
Rear info not available
Front 42.0 in
Rear 32.0 in
Head Room Front 37.9 in
Rear info not available
Front 38.8 in
Rear 35.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Chevrolet Corvette and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the front seats.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Chevrolet Corvette, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Corvette will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Corvette is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Corvette takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Handling
The Chevrolet Corvette has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Corvette has a much more powerful engine than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Chevrolet Corvette does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Utility
The Chevrolet Corvette has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, making the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.