BMW M2 Coupe vs Subaru BRZ
Verdict
These are both rear-drive, four-seat CBU coupes, but the budgets and intent are miles apart. The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800 against the Subaru BRZ’s RM249,245, and its 2,993 cc engine brings 473 hp and 600 Nm for a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h run. The BRZ is slower at 6.3 seconds from 234 hp and 250 Nm, but it gives you a manual gearbox, a five-year warranty and RM767 annual road tax versus RM2,113. The BMW is the faster, larger, better-booted car; the Subaru is the lighter-on-commitment buy.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want far stronger straight-line performance, an automatic gearbox, more boot space and auto emergency braking.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want a manual rear-drive coupe with a much lower price, lower road tax and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; Subaru BRZ RM249,245
- Output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp and 600 Nm; Subaru BRZ 234 hp and 250 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 s; Subaru BRZ 6.3 s
- Transmission: BMW M2 Coupe conventional automatic; Subaru BRZ manual
- Boot space: BMW M2 Coupe 390 L; Subaru BRZ 226 L
- Warranty and road tax: BMW M2 Coupe 2 years and RM2,113/year; Subaru BRZ 5 years and RM767/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 623,800 | RM 249,245✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,993 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 473 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.1 s✓ | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot space | 390 L✓ | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,113 | RM 767✓ |
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.
M2 Coupe
- Much stronger 473 hp and 600 Nm output
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 390-litre boot
- Costs RM374,555 more
- Higher RM2,113 annual road tax
- Shorter two-year warranty
BRZ
- Manual gearbox
- Lower RM767 annual road tax
- Longer five-year warranty
- Less power at 234 hp and 250 Nm
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 226-litre boot
M2 Coupe vs BRZ FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Subaru BRZ better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is better for outright pace, with 473 hp, 600 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The Subaru BRZ is better for lower cost, manual shifting, five-year warranty cover and RM767 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe is RM374,555 more expensive than the Subaru BRZ, at RM623,800 versus RM249,245.
Which one is quicker?
The BMW M2 Coupe is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 seconds and has a 226 km/h top speed.