Which is better: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 BMW Z3 vs 2027 Chevrolet Corvette on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 BMW Z3 starts lower at $31,300. Live Chevrolet Corvette listings start at $10,000.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 2002 BMW Z3 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,300).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 2002 BMW Z3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).

Which has better horsepower: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,250).

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BMW Z3 vs Chevrolet Corvette

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2002 BMW Z3

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Overview

Spec	BMW Z32.5i	Chevrolet CorvetteStingray
Selected trim	2.5i	Stingray
Body style	Convertible	Coupe
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	5-speed manual	8-speed automated manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2002	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW Z32.5i	Chevrolet CorvetteStingray
MSRP	$31,300 (best)	$71,000
Lowest listing price	—	$10,000 (best)
Median listing price	—	$71,379 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$165,185 (best)
For sale now	0	119 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW Z32.5i	Chevrolet CorvetteStingray
Combined MPG	20 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	18 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	25 MPG (best)	—
Fuel tank	13.5 gal	18.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW Z32.5i	Chevrolet CorvetteStingray
Horsepower	184 hp	535 hp (best)
Torque	175 lb-ft	520 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.5 L	6.7 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V8

Size & capability

Spec	BMW Z32.5i	Chevrolet CorvetteStingray
Seating	2 seats	2 seats
Doors	2	2
Cargo volume	—	12.6 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	2,899 lbs (best)	—
Ground clearance	—	5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	96.3 in	107.2 in (best)
Length	159.4 in	182.3 in (best)
Width	68.5 in	76.1 in (best)
Height	50.9 in (best)	48.6 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW Z32.5i	Chevrolet CorvetteStingray
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW Z3	Chevrolet Corvette
1	2.5i $31,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Stingray $71,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	3.0i $37,700 MSRP	Stingray $78,000 MSRP
3	3.0i $37,900 MSRP	Stingray $78,100 MSRP
4	M $44,990 MSRP	Stingray $82,750 MSRP
5	M $45,990 MSRP	Stingray $85,100 MSRP
6	—	Stingray $89,750 MSRP
7	—	Grand Sport $86,000 MSRP
8	—	Grand Sport $93,000 MSRP
9	—	Grand Sport $93,100 MSRP
10	—	Grand Sport $97,750 MSRP
11	—	Grand Sport $100,100 MSRP
12	—	Grand Sport $104,750 MSRP
13	—	Z06 $118,900 MSRP
14	—	Z06 $125,900 MSRP
15	—	Z06 $127,800 MSRP
16	—	Z06 $132,450 MSRP
17	—	Z06 $134,800 MSRP
18	—	Z06 $139,450 MSRP
19	—	ZR1 $194,700 MSRP
20	—	ZR1 $204,700 MSRP
21	—	ZR1 $205,700 MSRP
22	—	ZR1 $215,700 MSRP
23	—	ZR1X $224,900 MSRP
24	—	ZR1X $234,900 MSRP
25	—	ZR1X $235,900 MSRP
26	—	ZR1X $245,900 MSRP

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