BMW M2 vs Chevrolet Corvette (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,120
- M2: $3,120 cheaper, 1.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Corvette: 17 hp more, 0.5 s quicker to 60.
- Corvette wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | M2 | Corvette | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $69,375 | $72,495 | M2 |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 490 hp | Corvette |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft | Corvette |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 13.8 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | M2 |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 42.8 in | Corvette |
| Length | 180.3 in | 182.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lb | 3,366 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | M2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.3 in | Corvette |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1 s estimate | 3.6 s estimate | Corvette |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | M2 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| M2 RWD $68,200 | Corvette Stingray 1LT Coupe RWD $70,000 | $1,800 |
| Corvette Stingray RWD $70,000 | M2 RWD $68,200 | $1,800 |
Cost to run
M2 costs $3,120 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | M2 | Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $69,375 | $72,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $81,501 | $84,621 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M2 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | M2 | 4% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Corvette | 3% |
| Space | M2 | 9% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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