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BMW Z8 vs Chevrolet Corvette

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

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2003 BMW Z8

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2027 Chevrolet Corvette

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Overview

SpecBMW Z8BaseChevrolet CorvetteStingray
Selected trimBaseStingray
Body styleConvertibleCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission6-speed manual8-speed automated manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20032027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW Z8BaseChevrolet CorvetteStingray
MSRP$131,500$71,000 (best)
Lowest listing price—$10,000 (best)
Median listing price—$70,983 (best)
Highest listing price—$347,000 (best)
For sale now075 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW Z8BaseChevrolet CorvetteStingray
Combined MPG15 MPG18 MPG (best)
City MPG12 MPG15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.3 gal (best)18.5 gal

Performance

SpecBMW Z8BaseChevrolet CorvetteStingray
Horsepower394 hp535 hp (best)
Torque368 lb-ft520 lb-ft (best)
Engine size4.9 L6.7 L (best)
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW Z8BaseChevrolet CorvetteStingray
Seating2 seats2 seats
Doors22
Cargo volume5.1 cu ft12.6 cu ft (best)
Curb weight3,495 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance—5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase98.6 in107.2 in (best)
Length173.2 in182.3 in (best)
Width72 in76.1 in (best)
Height51.9 in (best)48.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW Z8BaseChevrolet CorvetteStingray
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimBMW Z8Chevrolet Corvette
1

Base

$131,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Stingray

$71,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Stingray

$78,000 MSRP

3—

Stingray

$78,100 MSRP

4—

Stingray

$82,750 MSRP

5—

Stingray

$85,100 MSRP

6—

Stingray

$89,750 MSRP

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Grand Sport

$86,000 MSRP

8—

Grand Sport

$93,000 MSRP

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Grand Sport

$93,100 MSRP

10—

Grand Sport

$97,750 MSRP

11—

Grand Sport

$100,100 MSRP

12—

Grand Sport

$104,750 MSRP

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Grand Sport X

$109,700 MSRP

14—

Grand Sport X

$115,200 MSRP

15—

Grand Sport X

$116,700 MSRP

16—

Grand Sport X

$120,350 MSRP

17—

Grand Sport X

$122,200 MSRP

18—

Grand Sport X

$127,350 MSRP

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Z06

$118,900 MSRP

20—

Z06

$125,900 MSRP

21—

Z06

$127,800 MSRP

22—

Z06

$132,450 MSRP

23—

Z06

$134,800 MSRP

24—

Z06

$139,450 MSRP

25—

ZR1

$194,700 MSRP

26—

ZR1

$204,700 MSRP

27—

ZR1

$205,700 MSRP

28—

ZR1

$215,700 MSRP

29—

ZR1X

$224,900 MSRP

30—

ZR1X

$234,900 MSRP

31—

ZR1X

$235,900 MSRP

32—

ZR1X

$245,900 MSRP

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BMW Z8 vs Chevrolet Corvette FAQ

Which is better: 2003 BMW Z8 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 BMW Z8 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: 2003 BMW Z8 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette starts lower at $71,000. Live Chevrolet Corvette listings start at $10,000.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 BMW Z8 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (71,000).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2003 BMW Z8 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
Which has better horsepower: 2003 BMW Z8 or 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,250).