Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
| Category | CLK DTM | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 7.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 582 / 574 | 512 / 505 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 637 / 470 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1678 / 3699 | 1446 / 3188 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 347 / 342 | 354 / 349 |
| Average price | €236,000 | €83,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLK DTM | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:36.20 | 1:32.70 |
| Oschersleben | 1:44.10 | 1:40.57 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:54.00 | 7:42.90 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.50 | 1:11.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLK DTM | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.9 s | 7.6 s |
General performance
| Category | CLK DTM | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 320 kph (199 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.0 kph (42.9 mph) | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) | 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 132 m (433 ft) | 146 m (479 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLK DTM | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Corvette Z06 is the fastest by a small margin.
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