Chevrolet Corvette vs Mercedes-Benz CLE (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$11,695
- Corvette: 235 hp more, 1.4 cu ft more cargo.
- CLE: $11,695 cheaper, 8 mpg better.
- Corvette wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Corvette | CLE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $72,495 | $60,800 | CLE |
| Horsepower | 490 hp | 255 hp | Corvette |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | Corvette |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | CLE |
| Cargo, max | 12.6 cu ft | 11.2 cu ft | Corvette |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 34.2 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.8 in | 42.1 in | Corvette |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.5 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,366 lb | 4,057 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | CLE |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s estimate | 6.2 s tested | Corvette |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | CLE |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Corvette Stingray RWD $70,000 | CLE CLE 450 4MATIC AWD $69,000 | $1,000 |
| CLE CLE 300 4MATIC AWD $59,550 | Corvette Stingray 1LT Coupe RWD $70,000 | $10,450 |
Cost to run
CLE costs $15,288 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Corvette | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $72,495 | $60,800 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $84,621 | $69,333 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corvette wins.
CLE wins if Power weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CLE | 16% |
| MPG | CLE | 30% |
| Power | Corvette | 48% |
| Space | Corvette | 11% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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