Verdict
The M4 Coupe is 56% more powerful, the M4 Coupe has a 55% bigger boot, while the M4 Coupe is about 38% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The i8 Coupe eDrive (RM1,408,800) sits above every M4 Coupe variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the i8 Coupe has over the M4 Coupe
What the M4 Coupe has over the i8 Coupe
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The M4 Coupe's wheelbase is 57 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The i8 Coupe is 55 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the M4 Coupe: 440 litres against 200.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,408,800 | RM878,800✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM2,113 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM14,380/mo | RM8,970/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM36,908 | RM23,195✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,423 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM17.11 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM202,106 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-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 | 1,499 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 231 hp at 5,800 rpm | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 3,700 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 143 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 11.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 55 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 1.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 42 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,942 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,298 mm | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 32 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Radial Spoke Style 516 Jet Black Alloy | 19" M Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Radial Spoke Style 516 Jet Black Alloy | 20" M Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | M Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Front Passenger Door |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, light braking (under 60 km/h) | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Laserlight |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Two Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8.8" BMW Navigation System Professional with Touchscreen, iDrive Touch Controller and 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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, with Surround View Camera | 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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The i8 Coupe carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the M4 Coupe. i8 Coupe: 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance.