BMW M5 vs. Chevrolet Corvette
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M5 and Chevrolet Corvette contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M5 and the Chevrolet Corvette.
When comparing the BMW M5's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the BMW M5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW M5's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the BMW M5.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M5 loses 53.7 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Corvette loses 35.7 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 18 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M5 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Corvette's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW M5 being ranked 14 out of 37 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 4 out of 37.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW M5 is 7.3 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Corvette the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW M5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M5’s base engine makes 717 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette base engine makes 495 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
129843 - 150111
Starting MSRP:
123900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
130275
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
74800 - 200500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
115600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
112100
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
108600 - 115600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
127446
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
127446 - 127446
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
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Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 37Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
BMW M5 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
717 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
738 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
495 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.123 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5523 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
59.7 inches
Length:
200.6 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4026 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/40R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/30ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Roswell Green Metallic
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
White
Arctic White
Orange
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Purple
Hysteria Purple Metallic
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
Yellow
Competition Yellow Tintcoat Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Silverstone/Black / Taupe Grey/Deep Lagoon
Orange
Kyalami Orange/Black
Purple
Dark Violet/Black
Red
Red/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Adrenaline Red