Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 4 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and BMW 4 Series 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 Chevrolet Corvette and the BMW 4 Series.
When comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the BMW 4 Series.
Pricing: For a new model, the Chevrolet Corvette's price is between $80,972 and $166,023, with the BMW 4 Series priced between $61,398 and $82,198.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Corvette loses 35.1 percent of its value and the BMW 4 Series loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 17.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 4 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.0 out of 10 while the BMW 4 Series' quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 3 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles and the BMW 4 Series being ranked 17 out of 27.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW 4 Series the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 4 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 490 horsepower, and the BMW 4 Series base engine makes 255 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$80,972 - $166,023
Starting MSRP:
$75,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$61,398 - $82,198
Starting MSRP:
$58,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,738
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$34,995 - $58,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$115,367
Price Range:
$81,572 - $179,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,110
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,178
# Good or Great Deals:
288
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,600
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
440
# Good or Great Deals:
4
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,722
Depreciation %:
34.2%
Resale Value $:
$49,578
Residual Value %:
65.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,884
Depreciation %:
52.6%
Resale Value $:
$27,816
Residual Value %:
47.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
49.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
45.2% - 52.6%
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 4 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 32BMW 4 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 27Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray, Z06
BMW 4 Series Trim Levels
430i, 430i xDrive, M440i, M440i xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 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
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
43.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4026 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.6 inches
Length:
187.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Carbon Flash Metallic
Blue
Rapid Blue / Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Hypersonic Gray Metallic / Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat
Green
Cacti Green
Orange
Amplify Orange Tintcoat
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Cape York Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching / Black w/ Red Highlight
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
Beige
Canberra Beige
Brown
Cognac / Mocha