Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM20,000 premium for the BMW M3 Touring buys far more day-to-day car: five seats, five doors and a 500-litre boot versus the M4 Coupe's four seats, two doors and 440 litres. It also adds blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, auto parking and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system. The M4 counters with 530 hp, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 1,800 kg kerb weight, against 523 hp, 3.6 seconds and 1,925 kg. Choose based on use, not straight-line numbers alone.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you need five seats, a 500-litre boot and the extra driving-assistance equipment for daily Malaysian use.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the lower RM878,800 price, 530 hp and a 125 kg lighter two-door body.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800.
- Performance: M3 Touring 523 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; M4 Coupe 530 hp and 3.5 seconds.
- Weight: M3 Touring 1,925 kg; M4 Coupe 1,800 kg.
- Practicality: M3 Touring has five doors, five seats and a 500-litre boot; M4 Coupe has two doors, four seats and a 440-litre boot.
- Driver assistance: M3 Touring gets blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and auto parking; M4 Coupe lacks these.
- Audio: M3 Touring has a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system; M4 Coupe has 12 speakers.
M3 Touring
- Five seats, five doors and a 500-litre boot.
- Blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio and rear USB-C ports.
- Costs RM20,000 more.
- 523 hp is 7 hp down and 0-100 km/h is 0.1 seconds slower.
- At 1,925 kg, it is 125 kg heavier.
M4 Coupe
- RM20,000 cheaper at RM878,800.
- 530 hp and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 1,800 kg kerb weight, 125 kg below the Touring.
- Two doors and four seats, versus the Touring's five doors and five seats.
- 440-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
- Misses blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM878,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 530 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 19" M Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" M Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | M Adaptive 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Front Passenger Door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Laserlight |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | 3 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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M3 Touring vs M4 Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or BMW M4 Coupe better?
The M3 Touring is better for daily use, with five seats, a 500-litre boot and more assistance equipment. The M4 Coupe is better if lower weight and slightly stronger acceleration matter more: it has 530 hp, weighs 1,800 kg and reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 and the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, so the Touring carries a RM20,000 premium.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW M3 Touring has the bigger boot at 500 litres, 60 litres more than the BMW M4 Coupe's 440 litres. The Touring also has five doors and five seats, while the Coupe has two doors and four seats.