The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé (05 - 08) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 65,300
€ 138,000
€ 65,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
49.1
72.6
82.7
50.8
76.5
87.3
72.6 in
Width
76.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49.1 in
Height
50.8 in
105.7
174.6
110.2
184.6
174.6 in
Length
184.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.59 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
C6
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
BMW B38
LS2
Engine Code
B38-K15
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
398 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
403 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
8.51 lb/hp
9.62 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
131 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
18 mpg
131 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
12 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
330 mi
Range
1036 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
330 mi
1036 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
34.1 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
246.2 kWh
34.1 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
461 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
18 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
