Verdict
The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM609,900, RM13,900 less than the BMW M2 Coupe, yet brings five doors, five seats and a 535-litre boot against the BMW’s two doors, four seats and 390 litres. Its 340 hp mild-hybrid powertrain and quattro AWD suit the longer-haul brief, with a claimed 7.3 L/100 km figure and 73-litre tank. The M2 is the clear performance choice: 473 hp, 600 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds versus 5.3 seconds. For Malaysian buyers carrying people and luggage, the Audi is the more usable machine; for outright pace, choose the BMW.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback if you need five seats, a 535-litre boot, quattro AWD and a lower RM609,900 entry price.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if 473 hp, 600 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A7 Sportback RM609,900; BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800.
- Power and torque: Audi 340 hp and 500 Nm; BMW 473 hp and 600 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi 5.3 seconds; BMW 4.1 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi all-wheel drive; BMW rear-wheel drive.
- Practicality: Audi has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 535-litre boot; BMW has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 390-litre boot.
- Dimensions and weight: Audi is 4,969 mm long and 1,890 kg; BMW is 4,580 mm long and 1,725 kg.
A7 Sportback
- RM13,900 cheaper than the BMW M2 Coupe
- Five seats and a 535-litre boot
- 73-litre fuel tank, AWD and 7.3 L/100 km claimed economy
- 340 hp and 500 Nm trail the BMW’s 473 hp and 600 Nm
- 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.2 seconds behind the BMW
- Heavier at 1,890 kg versus 1,725 kg
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm
- 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, tyre-pressure monitoring and steering-correction lane keeping
- Costs RM13,900 more than the Audi
- Two doors, four seats and a 390-litre boot are less practical than the Audi’s five-door, five-seat layout and 535-litre boot
- 52-litre fuel tank is 21 litres smaller than the Audi’s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,900✓ | RM623,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM2,113✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 473 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 4.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 165 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm | 2,747 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,725 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres✓ | 390 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 285/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | 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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A7 Sportback vs M2 Coupe FAQ
Is the Audi A7 Sportback or BMW M2 Coupe better?
The Audi A7 Sportback is better for passenger and luggage capacity, with five seats and a 535-litre boot. The BMW M2 Coupe is better for performance, producing 473 hp and reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800, which is RM13,900 more than the Audi A7 Sportback at RM609,900.
Which one is faster?
The BMW M2 Coupe is faster. Its 473 hp, 600 Nm twin-turbo 2,993 cc engine takes it from 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, compared with 5.3 seconds for the Audi A7 Sportback’s 340 hp, 500 Nm powertrain.