2020 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2021 BMW 4 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$58,900 | MSRP$45,600 |
Average price$73,098 | Average price$39,678 |
Listings364 | Listings620 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews SummaryWhy did Chevy make the new Corvette a mid-engine car? The company’s engineers simply could not take the Corvette’s classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive architecture any further in terms of performance than last year’s absolutely insane, supercharged, 755-horsepower ZR1. That car accelerated to 60 mph in a claimed 2.85 seconds, achieved a top speed of 212 mph, and cost $122,000. Now, the redesigned 2020 Corvette, priced at less than half that amount, blasts to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and achieves a top speed of 194 mph using a normally-aspirated V8 engine making 490 to 495 hp. Astonishing. And more is to come. | |
2021 BMW 4 Series Reviews SummaryThe 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants on the way. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive optional (and mandatory on the M440i coupe). Our test car was a 430i xDrive coupe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3535 lbs | Curb Weight3578 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height54.6 in |
Length182.3 in | Length187.9 in |
Width76.1 in | Width81.9 in |
Wheelbase107.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload714 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,900 | $45,600 |
Average price | $73,098 | $39,678 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Why did Chevy make the new Corvette a mid-engine car? The company’s engineers simply could not take the Corvette’s classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive architecture any further in terms of performance than last year’s absolutely insane, supercharged, 755-horsepower ZR1. That car accelerated to 60 mph in a claimed 2.85 seconds, achieved a top speed of 212 mph, and cost $122,000. Now, the redesigned 2020 Corvette, priced at less than half that amount, blasts to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and achieves a top speed of 194 mph using a normally-aspirated V8 engine making 490 to 495 hp. Astonishing. And more is to come. | The 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants on the way. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive optional (and mandatory on the M440i coupe). Our test car was a 430i xDrive coupe. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 15 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3535 lbs | 3578 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 54.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 187.9 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 81.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 714 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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