Verdict
At RM498,800, the BMW M2 Coupe F87 costs RM125,000 less than the RM623,800 BMW M2 Coupe G87, yet its 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time is only 0.2 seconds behind. The newer car earns much of that gap with 473 hp and 600 Nm against 370 hp and 465 Nm, plus autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and a 14.9-inch touchscreen. But it is 130 kg heavier and its base warranty is two years rather than five. For Malaysian buyers wanting the stronger, safer daily proposition, take the G87; the F87 is the lower-cost, lighter route.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe F87 if RM125,000 saved, 1,595 kg kerb weight and five years of warranty matter more than the newer car’s extra power and driver assistance.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe G87 if you want 473 hp, 600 Nm, autonomous braking and a 14.9-inch touchscreen in the newer-generation M2.
Key differences
- Price: RM498,800 for the F87 versus RM623,800 for the G87.
- Output: 370 hp and 465 Nm for the F87 versus 473 hp and 600 Nm for the G87.
- 0-100 km/h: 4.3 seconds for the F87 versus 4.1 seconds for the G87.
- Kerb weight: 1,595 kg for the F87 versus 1,725 kg for the G87.
- Driver assistance: no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist on the F87 versus autonomous braking and steering correction on the G87.
- Warranty: five years for the F87 versus two years manufacturer warranty plus three years extended warranty for the G87.
F87
- RM125,000 lower purchase price.
- 130 kg lighter kerb weight.
- Five-year warranty with 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- 103 hp and 135 Nm down on the G87.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or rear cross-traffic alert.
- 8.8-inch navigation system lacks the G87’s 14.9-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
G87
- 473 hp and 600 Nm, with a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
- 14.9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and head-up display.
- RM125,000 more expensive.
- 130 kg heavier.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the F87’s five years.
What the G87 has over the F87
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The G87's wheelbase is 54 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,800✓ | RM623,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,078✓ | RM2,113 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM5,090/mo✓ | RM6,370/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM13,315✓ | RM16,565 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,144 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.72 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM92,686 | — |
| 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 at 6,500 rpm | 473 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 465 Nm at 1,400 rpm | 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 89.6 mm | 84 mm × 90 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED light bar with normal bulb brake light | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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F87 vs G87 FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe F87 or BMW M2 Coupe G87 better?
The BMW M2 Coupe G87 is better equipped and substantially stronger, with 473 hp, 600 Nm and active safety systems absent from the F87. The F87 remains the better choice for a buyer prioritising lower outlay, lower weight and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe G87 costs RM125,000 more than the BMW M2 Coupe F87.
Which M2 is more practical for carrying passengers and luggage?
Both have four seats and a 390-litre boot. The G87 has a longer 2,747 mm wheelbase versus 2,693 mm and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat, while the F87 uses a 60:40 split-folding arrangement.