BMW i8

Coupe

$147,500

Chevrolet Corvette

6.2L

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BMW i8 vs Chevrolet Corvette Comparison

Overview: BMW i8 vs Corvette

Brand	BMW United States	Chevrolet United States
SRP*	$147,500 BMW i8 Price	N/A
Variant	BMW i8 Coupe	Corvette 6.2L
User Rating	4 BMW i8 reviews	4 Corvette reviews
Fuel Type	- Cars in United States	- Cars in United States
Available Color(s)	--	--
Vehicle Type	Coupe Coupe Cars in United States	Coupe Coupe Cars in United States

Key Features

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Power	228 hp	495 hp
Engine Displacement	-	6162 cc

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Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4/5 1 reviews	4/5 7 reviews
User Review Comparison	Looks very futuristic I feel lucky enough to own such a great car with a spaceship design and robust powertrain. I never expected a sports car to handle so easily in the... Read More J Joshua 09 Jul, 2019 for BMW i8	The most stylish Corvette ever The ZR1 is the most sportiest, aggressive and high-performing supercar in the Corvette’s lineup according to me. The 6.2-litre supercharged V8 that... Read More C Charles 05 Mar, 2020 for Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

From The Experts

Things we like	Exterior design Progressive engine Excellent in-car technology Read More	--
Things we don't like	Substandard interior plastic quality Low practicality Uncomfortable ingress and ingress Read More	--

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--
Battery Capacity	33 Ah	--
Motor Type	AC Synchronous Electric Motor	--

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Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	AWD	--

Performance

Power	228 hp	495 hp
Torque	320 Nm	637 Nm
Acceleration	4.2 s	4.1 s
Secondary Engine Max Power	141 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	249 Nm Nm	--
Top Speed	155 kmph	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	--	6162 cc

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	42 L	--
Length	4696 mm	4495 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	--
Width	2217 mm	1877 mm
Height	1290 mm	1235 mm
Wheel Base	2799 mm	2710 mm
Front Tread	1643 mm	--
Rear Tread	1722 mm	--
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1588 kg	--

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	--
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	--
Tyre Size	215/45 R20	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R20	--

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Rear Seat Belts	--	No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Central Locking	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine

1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve

6.2L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve 6.2L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
Power Windows Rear	--	No
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	--	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Rear Seat Headrest	--	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	--	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes
Speakers Rear	--	No

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	--
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED