BMW M4 Coupe vs Lexus LC
Verdict
At RM878,800, the BMW M4 Coupe undercuts the RM1,379,000 Lexus LC by RM500,200 and is the harder numbers car: 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h and a 440-litre boot. The Lexus answers with a 4,969 cc naturally aspirated V engine, 10-speed auto, rear-wheel drive, 270 km/h top speed, blind spot info, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and active cruise. In Malaysia, the BMW’s RM2,113 annual road tax is also far easier than the Lexus’ RM10,991.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the quicker, cheaper car with more power, more torque, a bigger boot and much lower road tax.
Pick the Lexus LC if you prefer the larger naturally aspirated engine, rear-wheel drive, higher top speed, longer manufacturer warranty and extra listed driver aids.
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
- Top speed: BMW M4 Coupe 250 km/h; Lexus LC 270 km/h
- Boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres; Lexus LC 197 litres
- Road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113 a year; Lexus LC RM10,991 a year
M4 Coupe
- RM500,200 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 440-litre boot
- Lower 250 km/h top speed versus 270 km/h
- Shorter 2-year manufacturer warranty versus 5 years
- No listed blind spot info or Rear Cross Traffic Alert
LC
- Higher 270 km/h top speed
- 5-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty plus 5-year/100,000 km free service
- Gets blind spot info, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and active cruise control
- RM500,200 pricier to buy
- Slower 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much smaller 197-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 878,800✓ | RM 1,379,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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✓ | 470 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 540 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,113✓ | RM 10,991 |
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.
M4 Coupe vs LC FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Lexus LC better?
For most Malaysian performance buyers, the BMW M4 Coupe is the better numbers car: cheaper, quicker, more powerful, torquier and far cheaper to tax. The Lexus LC is better if you want its naturally aspirated engine, rear-wheel drive and longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000, while the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800. That makes the Lexus RM500,200 more expensive before insurance.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW M4 Coupe is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Lexus LC takes 4.4 seconds, so the BMW is 0.9 seconds faster.