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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (90000 £ vs 92500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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 8 Series Coupé has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 90000 £, while the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe costs 92500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 8 Series Coupé manages with 6.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.60 L. The difference is about 5.90 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a slight edge – offering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 2.70 s, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé takes 3.20 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe performs a bit better – reaching 304 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Chevrolet Corvette Coupe pulls slight stronger with 806 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 56 Nm difference.

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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 8 Series Coupé offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is minimal lighter – 1730 kg compared to 1805 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers a bit more room – 440 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 8 Series Coupé clearly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 8 Series Coupé shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Corvette is a head-turning American sports car that pairs sculpted, aggressive looks with a cockpit built for driving enjoyment, complete with a thunderous soundtrack that refuses to be ignored. It delivers near-supercar thrills without the fuss of exotic ownership, making it a tantalizing pick for buyers who want performance and personality in one package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90000 - 158900 £
Price
92500 - 156300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
Curb weight
1730 - 1907 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Length
4634 - 4734 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Width
1934 - 2025 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Height
1235 - 1237 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
193 - 250 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 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
296 - 304 km/h
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
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
5460 - 6162 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Chevrolet

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Is the BMW 8 Series Coupé offered with different drivetrains?

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

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