Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW 4 Series

The Chevrolet Corvette starts from $193,990 before on-road costs, while the BMW 4 Series opens at $83,500. 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 $213,389 and $91,850 respectively.

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

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

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

The Chevrolet Corvette uses a LT2 6.2L V8 producing 369kW and 637Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed dual-clutch to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds.

The BMW 4 Series responds with a Petrol making 135kW and 300Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 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 Chevrolet Corvette measures 4,630mm long on a 2,723mm wheelbase, 140mm shorter than the BMW 4 Series at 4,770mm (2,851mm 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 (Chevrolet Corvette) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 4 Series). Both match on warranty length.