BMW M2 Coupe vs Toyota GR Corolla
Verdict
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800 against the Toyota GR Corolla’s RM368,950, so the RM254,850 gap is not small money. It buys a 2,993 cc engine with 473 hp and 600 Nm, a quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time, and a larger 390-litre boot. The GR Corolla counters with all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, five seats, seven airbags, a five-year warranty and just RM207 annual road tax. The M2 is the harder-hitting coupe; the Toyota is the cheaper, more practical performance hatch.
M2 Coupe
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want the quicker car, rear-wheel drive, an automatic gearbox and the larger 390-litre boot.
GR Corolla
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla if you want a manual, all-wheel drive, five seats, longer warranty cover and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM623,800 in the BMW M2 Coupe, RM368,950 in the Toyota GR Corolla
- Power and torque: 473 hp/600 Nm in the BMW, 296 hp/400 Nm in the Toyota
- 0-100 km/h: 4.1 seconds for the BMW, 5.3 seconds for the Toyota
- Driven wheels and gearbox: rear-wheel drive automatic in the BMW, all-wheel drive manual in the Toyota
- Seats and boot: 4 seats/390 litres in the BMW, 5 seats/213 litres in the Toyota
- Road tax and warranty: RM2,113/year and 2 years for the BMW, RM207/year and 5 years for the Toyota
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 390-litre boot
- RM2,113 annual road tax
- Only four seats
- Shorter 2-year warranty
GR Corolla
- Manual gearbox with all-wheel drive
- Five seats and seven airbags
- RM207 annual road tax with 5-year warranty
- Lower 296 hp and 400 Nm outputs
- Slower 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 213-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 623,800 | RM 368,950✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp✓ | 296 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | 6MT |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds✓ | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 1,475 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres✓ | 213 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 235/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 235/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Yokohama Advan Apex |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Slotted Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Slotted Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Torsen Limited Slip Differential Front and Rear |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| 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 | 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, 1 Rear, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Auto Windows |
| 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 | Adaptive 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 | 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,113 | RM 207✓ |
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 vs GR Corolla FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Toyota GR Corolla better?
For outright pace and boot space, the BMW M2 Coupe is better. For lower road tax, five seats, longer warranty cover and a manual all-wheel-drive layout, the Toyota GR Corolla makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe is RM254,850 more expensive than the Toyota GR Corolla.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW M2 Coupe is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The Toyota GR Corolla takes 5.3 seconds.