BMW M4 vs Chevrolet Corvette (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$11,055
- M4: 2.9 cu ft more cargo, 2 more seats.
- Corvette: $11,055 cheaper, 17 hp more.
- Corvette wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | M4 | Corvette | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $83,550 | $72,495 | Corvette |
| 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 | 15.5 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | M4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 42.8 in | Corvette |
| Length | 189.1 in | 182.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,830 lb | 3,366 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | M4 |
| 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 | M4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| M4 Coupe RWD $82,200 | Corvette Stingray 3LT Coupe RWD $81,750 | $450 |
| Corvette Stingray RWD $70,000 | M4 Base Style RWD $82,200 | $12,200 |
Cost to run
Corvette costs $11,055 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | M4 | Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $83,550 | $72,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $95,676 | $84,621 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M4 wins.
Corvette wins if Price weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Corvette | 13% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Corvette | 3% |
| Space | M4 | 19% |
| 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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