Verdict
At RM294,800, the BMW i4 is RM5,100 cheaper yet brings five seats, a 470-litre boot and a 2,856-mm wheelbase, so it is the practical choice for Malaysian buyers carrying people or luggage. Its 11 kW AC and 180 kW DC charging rates also beat the MG’s 7 kW and 144 kW figures. The RM299,900 MG Cyberster is the more focused two-seat convertible: 338 hp, 475 Nm and a 5.0-second century sprint beat the BMW’s 282 hp, 400 Nm and 6.0 seconds. Its 508-km range is only 8 km ahead, however.
Pick the BMW i4 if you need five seats, a 470-litre boot, stronger charging capability and rear-seat safety equipment.
Pick the MG Cyberster if a two-seat convertible, 5.0-second 0-100 km/h pace and V2L matter more than passenger and cargo capacity.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 RM294,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Performance: BMW i4 282 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds; MG Cyberster 338 hp, 475 Nm and 5.0 seconds.
- Battery and range: BMW i4 70.3 kWh and 500 km; MG Cyberster 77 kWh and 508 km.
- Charging: BMW i4 11 kW AC and 180 kW DC; MG Cyberster 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC.
- Practicality: BMW i4 has five seats and a 470-litre boot; MG Cyberster has two seats and a 249-litre boot.
- Warranty: BMW i4 has a two-year manufacturer warranty plus five-year extended warranty; MG Cyberster has a seven-year manufacturer warranty.
i4
- Five seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench and 470-litre boot.
- Faster 11 kW AC and 180 kW DC charging.
- Rear curtain airbags, ISOFIX, head-up display and auto parking.
- Slower than the Cyberster: 282 hp, 400 Nm and 6.0 seconds to 100 km/h.
- Smaller 70.3-kWh battery and 500-km range versus 77 kWh and 508 km.
- No V2L, while the Cyberster supplies up to 2.5 kW.
Cyberster
- 338 hp, 475 Nm and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 77-kWh battery, 508-km range and 2.5 kW V2L.
- Powered scissor doors and a seven-year manufacturer warranty.
- Only two seats and a 249-litre boot, against the i4’s five seats and 470 litres.
- Slower charging at 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC.
- No rear curtain airbags, ISOFIX, head-up display or auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM294,800✓ | RM299,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 282 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 70.3 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 500 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 180 kW✓ | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 195 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,075 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | BMW Laser LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A Front, 1 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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i4 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the BMW i4 or MG Cyberster better?
The BMW i4 is better for daily family use, with five seats, a 470-litre boot and faster AC/DC charging. The MG Cyberster is better for open-top driving and outright pace, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds versus 6.0 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, which is RM5,100 more than the BMW i4 at RM294,800. The BMW’s lower price also includes five seats and a 470-litre boot; the MG spends its premium on convertible sports-car packaging.
Which one charges faster?
The BMW i4 charges faster on both listed standards: 11 kW AC versus 7 kW, and 180 kW DC versus 144 kW for the MG Cyberster. The Cyberster counters with 2.5 kW V2L, which the i4 does not have.