Verdict
At RM898,800, the BMW M3 Touring costs RM200,800 more than the RM698,000 Toyota GR Supra, but it is the much broader Malaysian-use proposition: 523 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, five seats and a 500-litre boot. Its 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time also beats the Supra’s 4.4 seconds. The Toyota counters with a 1,570 kg kerb weight, 355 kg less than the BMW, plus a six-speed manual and compact 4,379 mm coupe body. Pick the M3 for pace and family duties; the Supra for a lighter, two-seat manual sports car.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you need 523 hp, all-wheel drive, five seats and a 500-litre boot in one car.
Pick the Toyota GR Supra if you want a lighter 1,570 kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual for RM200,800 less.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Toyota GR Supra RM698,000.
- Performance: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; Toyota GR Supra 383 hp, 500 Nm and 4.4 seconds.
- Driveline and gearbox: BMW M3 Touring all-wheel drive with eight-speed automatic; Toyota GR Supra rear-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Practicality: BMW M3 Touring has five seats and a 500-litre boot; Toyota GR Supra has two seats and a 290-litre boot.
- Kerb weight: BMW M3 Touring 1,925 kg; Toyota GR Supra 1,570 kg.
- Size: BMW M3 Touring is 4,801 mm long with a 2,857 mm wheelbase; Toyota GR Supra is 4,379 mm long with a 2,470 mm wheelbase.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm, with a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic.
- Five seats, 500-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- RM200,800 more expensive.
- 355 kg heavier at 1,925 kg.
- Larger 4,801 mm body is less compact than the 4,379 mm Supra.
GR Supra
- RM200,800 cheaper to buy.
- 1,570 kg kerb weight and rear-wheel drive.
- Six-speed manual transmission.
- 140 hp and 150 Nm down on the BMW.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.4 seconds versus 3.6 seconds.
- Two seats and a 290-litre boot limit daily practicality.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM698,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 383 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 290 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | Adaptive Variable Suspension, Electronically Controlled Limited-slip Differential, Front Performance Rod |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 8.8" Touchscreen Navigation System with Bluetooth, USB, AUX, Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker JBL 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM2,125 |
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 GR Supra FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Toyota GR Supra better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better if one car must cover fast driving and family use, thanks to 523 hp, all-wheel drive, five seats and a 500-litre boot. The GR Supra suits buyers who prioritise a lighter, rear-wheel-drive manual coupe.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 and the Toyota GR Supra costs RM698,000, so the difference is RM200,800.
Which is quicker, the BMW M3 Touring or Toyota GR Supra?
The BMW M3 Touring is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds against 4.4 seconds for the Toyota GR Supra. Both have a quoted top speed of 250 km/h.