Verdict
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the rational Malaysian pick at RM440,078: it has four doors, five seats and a 480-litre boot, while its 276 hp and 400 Nm still deliver 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, but its 530 hp, 650 Nm and all-wheel drive cut that sprint to 3.5 seconds. Its RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM378 also matters. Buy the BMW for the massive performance jump; buy the Alfa if daily access, luggage space and the RM438,722 saving count more.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want five-seat, four-door usability, a 480-litre boot and far lower purchase and annual road-tax costs.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time justify paying RM438,722 more.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800.
- Output: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 seconds; BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds.
- Practicality: Alfa Romeo Giulia has four doors, five seats and a 480-litre boot; BMW M4 Coupe has two doors, four seats and a 440-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM378; BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113.
- Driveline: Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive; BMW M4 Coupe all-wheel drive.
Giulia
- RM438,722 cheaper to buy.
- Four doors, five seats and a larger 480-litre boot.
- Five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty and adaptive cruise control.
- 276 hp and 400 Nm trail the BMW's 530 hp and 650 Nm.
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.2 seconds slower.
- No head-up display or 360-degree camera.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp, 650 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- All-wheel drive, M Adaptive Suspension and 20-inch rear forged alloys.
- Head-up display, 360-degree camera and 14.9-inch curved display.
- Costs RM438,722 more and annual road tax is RM1,735 higher.
- Two doors and four seats versus the Alfa's four doors and five seats.
- 440-litre boot is 40 litres smaller and kerb weight is 1,800 kg versus 1,490 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078✓ | RM878,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 530 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" M Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" M Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | M Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Front Passenger Door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Laserlight |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Giulia vs M4 Coupe FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or BMW M4 Coupe better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is decisively quicker, with 530 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is better for lower cost and everyday use, with four doors, five seats and a 480-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078, a difference of RM438,722. Annual road tax is also RM2,113 for the BMW against RM378 for the Alfa.
Which car is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is more practical. It has four doors, five seats and a 480-litre boot; the BMW M4 Coupe has two doors, four seats and a 440-litre boot.