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BMW 2 Series vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

BMW 2 Series vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • moderately more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers moderately more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers slightly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 156 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 2 Series offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series offers very slightly more boot space – 390 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series carries significantly more – 400 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,700
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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BMW 2 Series
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Chevrolet
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