Verdict
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800, RM20,000 more than the RM878,800 BMW M4 Coupe, but brings five doors, five seats and a 500-litre boot against the Coupe’s two doors, four seats and 440 litres. That matters on Malaysian family runs. The M4 answers with 530 hp, a 1,800-kg kerb weight and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time; the Touring has 523 hp, weighs 1,925 kg and takes 3.6 seconds. Both retain 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and the same 59-litre tank. Pick utility or marginally sharper numbers.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if five seats, a 500-litre boot and stronger convenience equipment matter more than a 125-kg weight penalty.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the lower purchase price, 530 hp and the quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800.
- Performance: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 3.5 seconds.
- Weight: BMW M3 Touring 1,925 kg; BMW M4 Coupe 1,800 kg.
- Practicality: BMW M3 Touring has five doors, five seats and a 500-litre boot; BMW M4 Coupe has two doors, four seats and a 440-litre boot.
- Audio: BMW M3 Touring has a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system; BMW M4 Coupe has a 12-speaker Harman Kardon system.
- Cruise control: BMW M3 Touring has adaptive cruise control; BMW M4 Coupe has passive cruise control.
M3 Touring
- Five seats, five doors and a 500-litre boot.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot information and auto parking.
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio and rear USB-C ports.
- RM20,000 dearer than the BMW M4 Coupe.
- 523 hp and 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Coupe’s 530 hp and 3.5 seconds.
- 1,925 kg is 125 kg heavier than the Coupe.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- RM20,000 cheaper and 125 kg lighter.
- Autonomous braking includes pedestrian detection from 5 km/h to 80 km/h.
- Four seats and two doors versus the Touring’s five seats and five doors.
- 440-litre boot is 60 litres smaller than the Touring’s 500 litres.
- No blind-spot information system or auto parking, and passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
| 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 | 5 years | 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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M3 Touring vs M4 Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or BMW M4 Coupe better?
The M3 Touring is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and a 500-litre boot. The M4 Coupe is better if outright figures matter most: 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 RM20,000 more than the BMW M4 Coupe.
Which has more luggage space and seats?
The BMW M3 Touring has five seats and a 500-litre boot. The BMW M4 Coupe has four seats and a 440-litre boot, so the Touring carries one more passenger and 60 litres more luggage.