Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Corvette and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Corvette ranges from $68,204 to $134,996 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $59,902 to $79,997. For a new model, the Chevrolet Corvette's price is between $78,133 and $182,505, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $82,231 and $100,278.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Corvette loses 33.4 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 50 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 16.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.9 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 2 out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 3 out of 25.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.8 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 490 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 362 horsepower. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette uses regular unleaded, and the E-Class uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
78133 - 182505
Starting MSRP:
72000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
82231 - 100278
Starting MSRP:
76900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
71383
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38195 - 134100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
87389
Price Range:
68204 - 134996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
596
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9654
# Good or Great Deals:
249
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
68973
Price Range:
59902 - 79997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
61758
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
34827 - 111788
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
241
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20297
# Good or Great Deals:
80
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
20.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.4 - 20.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.011
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1638551690743946
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5925037344009527
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 16.0
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 40Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 40Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4332 lbs
Width:
80.9 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
190.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic / Rapid Blue
Brown
Caffeine Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Hypersonic Gray Metallic
Orange
Amplify Orange Tintcoat
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Starling Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic / Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Yellow
Not available
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Classic Red/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey / Macchiato Beige/Yacht Blue
Brown
Saddle Brown/Black
White
Deep White/Black
