BMW 4 Series vs Chevrolet Corvette

The BMW 4 Series starts from $83,500 before on-road costs, while the Chevrolet Corvette opens at $193,990. That makes the BMW 4 Series the more affordable entry point by $110,490.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,850 and $213,389 respectively.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW 4 Series features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Chevrolet Corvette gets a 12.7-inch display and 14-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chevrolet Corvette counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bose audio that the BMW 4 Series does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW 4 Series uses a Petrol producing 135kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Chevrolet Corvette responds with a LT2 6.2L V8 making 369kW and 637Nm, paired to a 8-speed dual-clutch driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds.

The Chevrolet Corvette has the clear power advantage at 369kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chevrolet Corvette is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW 4 Series measures 4,770mm long on a 2,851mm wheelbase, 140mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette at 4,630mm (2,723mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW 4 Series generally means more rear legroom.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 4 Series) vs 5 years (Chevrolet Corvette). Both match on warranty length.