The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06 (08 - 13) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 88,200
€ 134,000
€ 88,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
BMW i8 Coupé
49
75.9
82.7
50.9
76.5
87.3
75.9 in
Width
76.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49 in
Height
50.9 in
105.7
175.6
110.2
184.6
175.6 in
Length
184.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
BMW i8 Coupé
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
3856 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.62 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
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 Z06
BMW i8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 7.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
BMW B38
LS7
Engine Code
B38-K15
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
7 L / 343 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
505 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
505 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
470 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
470 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
BMW i8 Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
6.63 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
16 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
10 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
288 mi
Range
888 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
288 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
278.4 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).
39.8 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
278.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé Z06
BMW i8 Coupé
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
18 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
