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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more efficient
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is very slightly cheaper – starting at 97,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 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 very slightly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the BMW 8 Series Convertible takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers marginally more torque with 806 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 56 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 8 Series Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is barely lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers only slightly more boot space – 357 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Convertible carries significantly more – 425 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is clearly superior overall 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 £99,400
8 Series Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 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
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Chevrolet
What drivetrain options does the BMW 8 Series Convertible have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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