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BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

BMW i5

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • a bit more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,343 £.

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 a bit more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers only slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 806 Nm. That’s about 14 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW i5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers markedly more boot space – 490 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries considerably more – 545 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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 £60,800
i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
BMW i5
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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BMW i5

The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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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 i5
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Chevrolet
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