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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 10.2 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers slightly 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers moderately more torque with 806 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 106 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 480 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries significantly more – 495 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 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, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Chevrolet
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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