The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 138,000
€ 68,900
€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupé.
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
50.8
76.5
87.3
49
72.6
82.7
76.5 in
Width
72.6 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
50.8 in
Height
49 in
110.2
184.6
105.7
174.6
184.6 in
Length
174.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3889 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.73 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
I12
Generation
C6
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
B38-K15
Engine Code
LS3
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
369 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
424 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
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9.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.87 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.62 lb/hp
7.87 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
131 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1036 mi
Range
315 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
1036 mi
315 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Environmental Impact
34.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
253.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
34.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
