The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)

€ 78,600
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
€ 155,000
 BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) BMW i8 Roadster
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW i8 Roadster.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
49
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
72.6
82.7
50.7
Blueprint BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)
76.5
87.3
72.6 in
Width
76.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49 in
Height
50.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
105.7
174.6
Blueprint BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)
110.2
184.6
174.6 in
Length
184.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
3920 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.31 %
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)

General

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
C6
Generation
I15
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
BMW B38
LS3
Engine Code
B38-K15
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
430 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Roadster
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
424 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Roadster

Performance

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Roadster

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
7.94 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
118 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
118 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
12 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
315 mi
Range
932 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
315 mi
932 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
37.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
253.8 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
80 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data