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BMW Z4 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (43500 £ vs 97100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

BMW Z4

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW Z4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43500 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW Z4 manages with 6.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.60 L. The difference is about 5.70 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 Roadster has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.70 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Chevrolet Corvette Roadster pulls noticeable stronger with 806 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 306 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In curb weight, BMW Z4 is a bit lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1767 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers noticeable more room – 357 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW Z4 slight takes the win – 235 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 is barely 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.

BMW Z4
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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BMW Z4

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 8.5 L

BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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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 Z4
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
43500 - 65300 £
Price
97100 - 162800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1767 - 1944 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
-
Width
1864 mm
Width
1934 - 2025 mm
Height
1303 - 1304 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
5460 - 6162 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Chevrolet
What drive types are available for the BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.