Verdict
The BMW M2 Coupe is the hard-hitting choice: its 473 hp and 600 Nm send it from 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, well clear of the Subaru BRZ’s 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds. It is also 315 mm longer and carries a 390-litre boot. But the BRZ is 436 kg lighter at 1,289 kg, uses a six-speed manual and costs far less to tax annually at RM767. For a Malaysian buyer chasing outright pace, cabin tech and active safety, take the M2; for a lighter manual coupe with lower running commitments, the BRZ is the more focused answer.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want 473 hp, an eight-speed automatic, a 390-litre boot and autonomous braking with lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want a 1,289-kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual and RM767 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Power and torque: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp and 600 Nm; Subaru BRZ 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 seconds; Subaru BRZ 6.3 seconds.
- Kerb weight: BMW M2 Coupe 1,725 kg; Subaru BRZ 1,289 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M2 Coupe 390 litres; Subaru BRZ 226 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M2 Coupe RM2,113; Subaru BRZ RM767.
- Transmission: BMW M2 Coupe eight-speed M Steptronic automatic; Subaru BRZ six-speed manual.
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm with a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 390-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance, head-up display and 14.9-inch touchscreen.
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus the BRZ’s RM767.
- 436 kg heavier than the BRZ.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years for the BRZ.
BRZ
- 1,289-kg kerb weight and six-speed manual gearbox.
- RM767 annual road tax.
- Five-year, 100,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- 234 hp and 250 Nm trail the M2’s 473 hp and 600 Nm.
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.2 seconds behind the M2.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, collision warning or front parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800 | RM249,245✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM767✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 1,289 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 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, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| 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 | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 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 BRZ FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Subaru BRZ better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is better for outright performance, practicality and driver-assistance equipment, with 473 hp, a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time and a 390-litre boot. The Subaru BRZ is better if a lighter 1,289-kg chassis, manual gearbox and lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800 and the Subaru BRZ costs RM249,245, a difference of RM374,555. The M2 brings 239 hp more, 350 Nm more torque, an eight-speed automatic and substantially more active-safety equipment.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The BMW M2 Coupe has the stronger active-safety list, adding autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane-keeping assistance, tyre-pressure monitoring and rear cross-traffic prevention. Both have blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, airbags, stability control and a reverse camera.