Verdict
At RM878,800, the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM359,912 more than the RM518,888 Mercedes-Benz CLE, and it turns that gap into 530 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The CLE’s 255 hp petrol-hybrid/REV powertrain and 6.2-second sprint are plainly less urgent, but it matches the 250 km/h top speed, gives 20 litres more boot space and cuts annual road tax from RM2,113 to RM380. For Malaysian buyers chasing outright pace, the BMW is the answer; for a better-equipped coupe with much lower ownership outlay, take the Mercedes.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 530 hp, 650 Nm, M Adaptive Suspension and a 3.5-second century sprint matter more than the RM359,912 premium.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the lower RM380 road tax, a 460-litre boot and equipment such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and ventilated front seats.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888.
- Output: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp and 400 Nm, plus a 23 hp/205 Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 seconds; both reach 250 km/h.
- Annual road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM380.
- Luggage and fuel tank: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres and 59 litres; Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 litres and 66 litres.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe two-year manufacturer and three-year extended cover; Mercedes-Benz CLE four-year manufacturer and two-year extended cover.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm deliver a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- M Adaptive Suspension with 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged alloys.
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.
- Costs RM359,912 more and carries RM1,733 higher annual road tax.
- Lacks the CLE’s blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- No panoramic glass roof or ventilated, memory-equipped front seats.
CLE
- RM380 annual road tax versus RM2,113 for the M4 Coupe.
- Panoramic glass roof and powered front seats with memory, heating and ventilation.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and automatic parking.
- 255 hp and 400 Nm trail the M4 Coupe’s 530 hp and 650 Nm, with 0-100 km/h taking 6.2 seconds rather than 3.5 seconds.
- Its extended warranty lasts two years, against three years for the BMW M4 Coupe.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM518,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp✓ | 255 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag |
| 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 with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear 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 | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 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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M4 Coupe vs CLE FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz CLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the better choice for most buyers because it is far cheaper to buy and tax while carrying more convenience equipment. Choose the BMW M4 Coupe only if its 530 hp, 650 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM359,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLE: RM878,800 versus RM518,888.
Which coupe has more driver assistance and convenience equipment?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has the stronger list, adding blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking, a panoramic glass roof and ventilated memory front seats. Both have autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, a head-up display and 360-degree cameras.