Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Chevrolet Corvette, a 7 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW Z4 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Chevrolet Corvette
Two Seaters · 49 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW Z4 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 21 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 17 mpg | 25 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,250 | $2,700 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 426 g/mi | 312 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI; Hybrid | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Manual 7-spd | Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Regular | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 49 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Corvette vs Z4: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Corvette or the BMW Z4?
The BMW Z4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Chevrolet Corvette, a 7 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW Z4 runs about $2,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Chevrolet Corvette — a difference of roughly $550 per year.
What engines do the Corvette and Z4 offer?
Chevrolet Corvette: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI; Hybrid. BMW Z4: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Corvette and the BMW Z4 as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.
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