Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · BMW M8
- Length182.3 in
- Height48.6 in
- Wheelbase107.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,535 lb – 3,637 lb
- Width76.1 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.9 in shorter (182.3 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: BMW M8 is 1.2 in narrower (76.1 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 4.4 in taller (48.6 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (107.2 in vs 111.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Corvette has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 842 lb heavier (3,586 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 842 lb heavier (3,586 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Height: BMW M8 is 4.4 in taller (48.6 in vs 53.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Corvette has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.9 in shorter (182.3 in vs 191.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (107.2 in vs 111.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for BMW M8
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M8 — BMW M8 is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 74.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 48.6 in | 53.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 111.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,586 lb | 4,428 lb | 842 lb |
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