The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1 (08 - 13)
€ 138,000
€ 136,000
€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,000
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1.
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
50.8
76.5
87.3
49.1
75.9
82.7
76.5 in
Width
75.9 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
50.8 in
Height
49.1 in
110.2
184.6
105.7
175.6
184.6 in
Length
175.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.1 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
I12
Generation
ZR1
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B38
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Supercharged Small Block
B38-K15
Engine Code
LS9
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
638 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
369 hp
638 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
604 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
604 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
▶ REPLAY
9.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.28 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.62 lb/hp
5.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
131 mpg
16 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
21 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1036 mi
Range
281 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
1036 mi
281 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
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).
284.2 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
34.1 kWh
284.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé ZR1
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
500 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
