Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the G87’s RM118,191 step up brings a meaningful 103 hp and 135 Nm advantage, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 4.3 to 4.1 seconds, plus a far fuller active-safety suite. But it is also 130 kg heavier and has no published fuel-consumption figure. The F87 LCI remains the sharper-value route: it costs less, measures 112 mm shorter and carries five years/100,000 km of free scheduled maintenance. Pick the G87 for its stronger numbers and newer cabin technology; pick the F87 if price and lower weight matter more.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe F87 LCI if you want the RM505,609 M2 with a 1,595 kg kerb weight and five years/100,000 km of free scheduled maintenance.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe G87 if you want 473 hp, 600 Nm, 4.1-second 0-100 km/h performance and active safety systems absent from the F87 LCI.
Key differences
- Price: F87 LCI RM505,609; G87 RM623,800.
- Output: F87 LCI 370 hp and 465 Nm; G87 473 hp and 600 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: F87 LCI 4.3 seconds; G87 4.1 seconds.
- Kerb weight: F87 LCI 1,595 kg; G87 1,725 kg.
- Transmission: F87 LCI seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission; G87 eight-speed M Steptronic.
- Wheelbase: F87 LCI 2,693 mm; G87 2,747 mm.
F87 LCI
- RM118,191 less expensive.
- 130 kg lighter at 1,595 kg.
- Five years/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- 370 hp and 465 Nm trail the G87’s 473 hp and 600 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or rear cross-traffic alert.
- No head-up display or auto parking.
G87
- 473 hp and 600 Nm, with a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, steering correction and rear cross-traffic alert.
- 14.9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- RM623,800 price is RM118,191 higher.
- 1,725 kg kerb weight is 130 kg heavier.
- No rated fuel-economy or CO2 figure is stated.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM505,609✓ | RM623,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,078✓ | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,979 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 370 hp | 473 hp✓ |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7 Speed M Double Clutch Transmission | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 seconds | 4.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 185 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,693 mm | 2,747 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,725 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 390 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/35R19 | 285/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double-spoke style 437 Alloy | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Double-spoke style 437 Alloy | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Sport suspension, Active M Differential | Adaptive M 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 | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Audio | 8.8" Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System with 12 Speakers (360W) | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround 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 | 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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F87 LCI vs G87 FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe F87 LCI or BMW M2 Coupe G87 better?
The G87 is better for outright performance and safety, with 473 hp, 600 Nm, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring. The F87 LCI is the better value choice if its lower RM505,609 price, 130 kg lighter weight and included scheduled maintenance matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe G87 costs RM118,191 more than the F87 LCI: RM623,800 versus RM505,609.
Which M2 has more safety technology?
The G87 does. It adds autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information, steering correction, rear cross-traffic alert and tyre-pressure monitoring. The F87 LCI has airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control, but not those driver-assistance systems.