BMW M3: F80 vs G80
Verdict
The BMW M3 G80 costs RM837,800 against the BMW M3 F80’s RM730,800, and the extra RM107,000 buys a much harder-hitting car: 503 hp and 650 Nm versus 431 hp and 550 Nm, plus all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. But the F80 is not outclassed everywhere. It is lighter on fuel on paper at 8.3 L/100 km, has lower CO₂, the same 480-litre boot and a longer five-year warranty figure.
Pick the BMW M3 F80 if you want the lower price, rear-wheel drive, better stated fuel economy and the longer warranty figure.
Pick the BMW M3 G80 if you want the stronger 503 hp output, all-wheel drive traction, AEB and the quicker 3.5-second sprint.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 F80 RM730,800; BMW M3 G80 RM837,800
- Output: BMW M3 F80 431 hp/550 Nm; BMW M3 G80 503 hp/650 Nm
- Driven wheels: BMW M3 F80 rear-wheel drive; BMW M3 G80 all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 F80 4.1 seconds; BMW M3 G80 3.5 seconds
- Fuel economy and CO₂: BMW M3 F80 8.3 L/100 km and 194 g/km; BMW M3 G80 10.1 L/100 km and 230 g/km
- Size: BMW M3 F80 4,671 mm long with 2,812 mm wheelbase; BMW M3 G80 4,794 mm long with 2,857 mm wheelbase
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 730,800✓ | RM 837,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,979 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Power | 431 hp | 503 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.1 s | 3.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km✓ | 10.1 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 194 g/km✓ | 230 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,903 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L | 480 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 59 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078✓ | RM 2,113 |
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.
F80
- Lower RM730,800 price
- Better stated fuel economy at 8.3 L/100 km
- Five-year warranty figure
- Less power and torque than the G80
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Slower 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
G80
- 503 hp and 650 Nm
- All-wheel drive with 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace
- Auto emergency braking included
- RM107,000 dearer
- Higher stated fuel use at 10.1 L/100 km
- Shorter two-year warranty figure
F80 vs G80 FAQ
Is the BMW M3 F80 or BMW M3 G80 better?
The BMW M3 G80 is better for performance and safety tech, with 503 hp, all-wheel drive, AEB and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The BMW M3 F80 makes more sense if price, fuel economy and the five-year warranty figure matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 G80 is RM107,000 more expensive than the BMW M3 F80. That gap buys more power, more torque, all-wheel drive, quicker acceleration and AEB, but fuel use and CO₂ are also higher.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
Boot space is identical at 480 litres and both seat five, so practicality is close. The G80 is larger, at 4,794 mm long versus 4,671 mm, while the F80 uses less fuel on paper at 8.3 L/100 km.