Verdict
The BMW M2 Coupe is the far quicker, more fully equipped choice: 473 hp and 600 Nm cut 0-100 km/h to 4.1 seconds, against the Toyota GR86’s 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds. Its RM327,800 premium also brings an eight-speed automatic, 390-litre boot, adaptive suspension and active safety including autonomous braking. But the GR86 is 434 kg lighter, uses a six-speed manual and costs much less to tax at RM767 a year versus RM2,113. For Malaysian buyers, this is power and equipment versus lighter, simpler rear-drive motoring.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want 473 hp, a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time, an eight-speed automatic and substantially more driver assistance equipment.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a 1,291-kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual, full-size spare tyre and much lower purchase and road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp and 600 Nm; Toyota GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 seconds; Toyota GR86 6.3 seconds.
- Kerb weight: BMW M2 Coupe 1,725 kg; Toyota GR86 1,291 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M2 Coupe 390 litres; Toyota GR86 226 litres.
- Road tax per year: BMW M2 Coupe RM2,113; Toyota GR86 RM767.
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.
- 390-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and auto parking.
- RM623,800 costs RM327,800 more than the GR86.
- At 1,725 kg, it is 434 kg heavier than the GR86.
- RM2,113 annual road tax is RM1,346 higher.
GR86
- 1,291 kg kerb weight and six-speed manual transmission.
- RM296,000 price and RM767 annual road tax.
- Full-size spare tyre and a rear limited-slip differential.
- 234 hp and 250 Nm are far below the M2 Coupe's 473 hp and 600 Nm.
- Its 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.2 seconds slower.
- It lacks autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, front and rear parking sensors, and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800 | RM296,000✓ |
| 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, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with 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 | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| 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 | 1,291 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 | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| 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 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Headlamps |
| 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 | Foldable |
| 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, 2 Front USB |
| 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" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 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 | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 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 GR86 FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Toyota GR86 better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is better for outright pace, luggage room and driver assistance, with 473 hp, a 4.1-second sprint and a 390-litre boot. The Toyota GR86 suits buyers prioritising lower costs, 434 kg less weight and a six-speed manual.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800 and the Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, a difference of RM327,800. The BMW also has RM2,113 annual road tax, compared with RM767 for the Toyota.
Which is faster, the BMW M2 Coupe or Toyota GR86?
The BMW M2 Coupe is faster. It reaches 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and has a 250 km/h top speed; the Toyota GR86 takes 6.3 seconds and reaches 226 km/h.