The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
€ 155,000
€ 75,000
€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
BMW i8 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
50.7
76.5
87.3
49.1
72.6
82.7
76.5 in
Width
72.6 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
50.7 in
Height
49.1 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 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.09 %
General
BMW i8 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I15
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
B38-K15
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
932 mi
Range
330 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
330 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
37.8 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
37.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
