The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8 (17 - 18) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 95,900
€ 134,000
€ 95,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
48.8
77.4
85.2
50.9
76.5
87.3
77.4 in
Width
76.5 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
48.8 in
Height
50.9 in
106.7
177.7
110.2
184.6
177.7 in
Length
184.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
3501 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.77 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
C7
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 6.2L Gen V V8 Small Block
Engine Series
BMW B38
LT1
Engine Code
B38-K15
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
460 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
460 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
465 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
465 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
7.61 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
19 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
12 mpg
city
No data
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
354 mi
Range
888 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
354 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
233 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 Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
233 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupé 6.2 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
