Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW M6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · BMW M6
- Length174.6 in – 176.2 in
- Height48.7 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,333 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- BMW M6 width75.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 17.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 193.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.3 in narrower (74.3 in vs 75.6 in)
- Height: BMW M6 is 5.0 in taller (48.9 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 1,254 lb heavier (3,254 lb vs 4,508 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 1,254 lb heavier (3,254 lb vs 4,508 lb)
- Height: BMW M6 is 5.0 in taller (48.9 in vs 53.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 17.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 193.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.3 in narrower (74.3 in vs 75.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 17.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for BMW M6
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 193.0 in | 17.6 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 75.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 53.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,254 lb | 4,508 lb | 1,254 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 176.2 in).
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