Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the sharper numbers-led choice for Malaysia: RM878,800 buys 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. It is RM500,200 less than the Lexus LC, while its RM2,113 annual road tax is far easier to absorb than RM10,991. The Lexus counters with a 470 hp 4,969 cc V8, 270 km/h top speed, eight airbags and a five-year warranty with free service to 100,000 km. Choose the LC for its V8 and cabin provisions; choose the M4 for pace and a 440-litre boot.
The LC LC 500 Convertible (RM1,479,000) sits above every M4 Coupe variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 530 hp, 650 Nm, 3.5-second acceleration, all-wheel drive and a RM500,200 saving matter most.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want its naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8, 270 km/h top speed, ventilated and heated front seats, and five-year warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Lexus LC RM1,379,000.
- Output: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds; Lexus LC 4.4 seconds.
- Road tax per year: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113; Lexus LC RM10,991.
- Boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres; Lexus LC 197 litres.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe two years; Lexus LC five years with free service up to 100,000 km.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 440-litre boot and split-folding rear seats
- Six airbags versus the Lexus LC's eight
- No blind spot information system, where the LC has one
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
LC
- Naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8 and 270 km/h top speed
- Eight airbags, blind spot information system and rear cross traffic alert
- Ventilated and heated front seats with driver's memory
- RM500,200 more expensive
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds
- 197-litre boot versus 440 litres
What the M4 Coupe has over the LC
What the LC has over the M4 Coupe
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the M4 Coupe: 440 litres against 197.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800✓ | RM1,379,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM10,991 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM8,970/mo✓ | RM14,075/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM23,195✓ | RM36,329 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,423 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM17.11 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM253,713 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,965 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 197 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Front Passenger Door | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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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M4 Coupe vs LC FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Lexus LC better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for outright acceleration, torque, all-wheel drive, boot space and lower ownership entry costs. The Lexus LC is the pick if its 4,969 cc naturally aspirated V8, 270 km/h top speed, extra safety equipment and five-year warranty are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000 and the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, so the LC carries a RM500,200 premium.
Which coupe has lower annual road tax?
The BMW M4 Coupe has much lower annual road tax at RM2,113. The Lexus LC's annual road tax is RM10,991, a difference of RM8,878 each year.