BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: F44 vs F74
Verdict
At RM204,177 against RM218,800, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 asks RM14,623 more than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44. The newer car gets 156 hp and 230 Nm, up from 138 hp and 220 Nm, but 0-100 km/h improves by just 0.1 seconds. It is quicker at the top end, at 230 km/h versus 213 km/h, and slightly larger, yet boot space stays 430 litres. For a Malaysian buyer, the sting is the warranty: 2 years for the F74 versus 5 years for the F44.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 if you want the lower RM204,177 price, longer 5-year warranty, stated 5.9 L/100 km economy and the same 430-litre boot.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 if you want the newer generation with 156 hp, 230 Nm and a higher 230 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 RM204,177; BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 RM218,800
- Output: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 138 hp/220 Nm; BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 156 hp/230 Nm
- Performance: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s and 213 km/h; BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 8.6 s and 230 km/h
- Size: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 4,526 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,420 mm tall; BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 4,546 mm, 2,070 mm, 1,445 mm
- Practicality: both have a 2,670 mm wheelbase, 5 seats and 430 L boot space
- Warranty: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 5 years; BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 2 years
F44
- Lower RM204,177 price
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Stated 5.9 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower 138 hp and 220 Nm outputs
- Slower 213 km/h top speed
- Older F44 generation styling was divisive
F74
- Stronger 156 hp and 230 Nm outputs
- Higher 230 km/h top speed
- Newer F74 generation body is longer and taller
- Costs RM14,623 more
- Only 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Shorter 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 204,177✓ | RM 218,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 138 hp | 156 hp✓ |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 8.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 135 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,546 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 2,070 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | 42 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 90 |
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.
F44 vs F74 FAQ
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 better?
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 is the better performer, with 156 hp and a 230 km/h top speed. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 is the safer buy on paper for cost and cover, thanks to its lower price and 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 costs RM218,800, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 is RM204,177. That makes the newer car RM14,623 more expensive.
Do they have the same practicality?
Yes. Both are C-segment sedans with 5 seats, a 2,670 mm wheelbase and 430 litres of boot space. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 is larger outside, but boot capacity is unchanged.