Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · BMW M8
- Length176.9 in – 179.8 in
- Height48.5 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,618 lb
- Width73.9 in – 77.4 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 12.8 in shorter (178.4 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: BMW M8 is 0.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 4.3 in taller (48.7 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 111.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 970 lb heavier (3,458 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 970 lb heavier (3,458 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Height: BMW M8 is 4.3 in taller (48.7 in vs 53.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 12.8 in shorter (178.4 in vs 191.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 111.1 in)
- Width: BMW M8 is 0.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 74.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 12.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for BMW M8
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M8 — BMW M8 is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.4 in | 191.2 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 74.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 48.7 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,458 lb | 4,428 lb | 970 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 179.8 in).
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