Verdict
The BMW M2 Coupe is the sharper financial call at RM623,800 against the BMW M4 Coupe’s RM878,800, while annual road tax is identical at RM2,113. The M4 answers that RM255,000 gap with 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time; the M2 makes 473 hp and 600 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. For Malaysian use, the M2 is 75 kg lighter and brings blind-spot information, rear cross-traffic alert and auto parking. The M4 counters with a 440-litre boot and 360-degree camera.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want the lower-cost M car with a lighter 1,725 kg kerb weight, auto parking and more listed driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint and the larger 440-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800.
- Output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp and 600 Nm; BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm.
- Driveline: BMW M2 Coupe rear-wheel drive; BMW M4 Coupe all-wheel drive.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 seconds; BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds.
- Kerb weight: BMW M2 Coupe 1,725 kg; BMW M4 Coupe 1,800 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M2 Coupe 390 litres; BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres.
M2 Coupe
- 75 kg lighter at 1,725 kg.
- Blind-spot information and rear cross-traffic alert and prevention.
- Auto parking with reversing assist, plus adaptive LED projectors with high beam assist.
- 473 hp and 600 Nm trail the M4’s 530 hp and 650 Nm.
- 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.6 seconds behind the M4.
- 390-litre boot is 50 litres smaller than the M4’s.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm, with all-wheel drive.
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 440-litre boot and 360-degree view monitor.
- RM255,000 more expensive than the M2.
- 75 kg heavier at 1,800 kg.
- No listed blind-spot information system, rear cross-traffic alert or auto-parking function.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800✓ | RM878,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 530 hp✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | 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 | 4.1 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 19" M Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" M Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | M Adaptive 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Front Passenger Door |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear 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 |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Laserlight |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround 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 | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | 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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M2 Coupe vs M4 Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or BMW M4 Coupe better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for outright pace, output and boot space, with 530 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The BMW M2 Coupe is the better buy if its much lower price, lighter weight and extra listed parking and safety aids matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM255,000 more than the BMW M2 Coupe: RM878,800 versus RM623,800. Their annual road tax is the same at RM2,113.
Which BMW coupe is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW M4 Coupe is quicker, taking 3.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h versus 4.1 seconds for the BMW M2 Coupe. Both have an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and a 250 km/h top speed.