Car Buyer's Guide

BMW M4 Coupe vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric

BMW M4 Coupe

BMW M4 Coupe

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Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric

Verdict

For a Malaysian buyer wanting outright pace in a compact two-door, the BMW M4 Coupe is the sharper number: 530 hp, 650 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a 250 km/h top speed. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM129,800 less at RM749,000, yet brings five seats, a 584-litre boot and 661 km of EV range. Its 113 kWh battery and 390 kW DC charging suit long electric journeys, while annual road tax is RM665 against the BMW’s RM2,113. Choose purpose: performance coupe or spacious electric coupe-SUV.

M4 Coupe

Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, 250 km/h capability and a smaller 4,794 mm two-door are your priorities.

Cayenne Coupe Electric

Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you want five seats, a 584-litre boot, 661 km of EV range and a RM129,800 lower purchase price.

Key differences

  • Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
  • Performance: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 436 hp, 835 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
  • Road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113 per year; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM665 per year.
  • Practicality: BMW M4 Coupe has 4 seats and a 440-litre boot; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has 5 seats and a 584-litre boot.
  • Powertrain: BMW M4 Coupe uses a 2,993 cc twin-turbo petrol engine and 8-speed automatic; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has two motors, a 113 kWh battery and…
  • Dimensions: BMW M4 Coupe is 4,794 mm long and 1,393 mm tall; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is 4,985 mm long and 1,650 mm tall.

M4 Coupe

  • 530 hp and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
  • 250 km/h top speed versus 230 km/h.
  • 191 mm shorter and 257 mm lower than the Porsche.
  • Costs RM129,800 more than the Porsche.
  • Annual road tax is RM1,448 higher.
  • Four seats and 440 litres of boot space trail the Porsche’s five seats and 584 litres.

Cayenne Coupe Electric

  • RM749,000 price and RM665 annual road tax.
  • Five seats and a 584-litre boot.
  • 113 kWh battery, 661 km range figure and up to 390 kW DC charging.
  • 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds, 1.3 seconds behind the BMW.
  • 230 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower than the BMW’s.
  • 191 mm longer and 257 mm taller than the BMW.
Price & overview
PriceRM878,800RM749,000
Body typeCoupeCoupe
SegmentCompact ExecutiveExecutive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM2,113RM665
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift800V architecture
Capacity2,993 cc
Horsepower530 hp
Torque650 Nm
FuelPetrolElectric
Number of Motors2
Motor Horsepower436 hp
Motor Torque835 Nm
Battery Capacity113 kWh
EV Range661 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)390 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with DrivelogicSingle-speed Automatic
Gears8
Transmission ManufacturerZF
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h3.5 seconds4.8 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h230 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,794 mm4,985 mm
Width1,887 mm1,980 mm
Height1,393 mm1,650 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm3,023 mm
Weight1,800 kg
Fuel Tank59 litres
Doors25
Seats45
Boot Space440 litres584 litres
Front Tyre275/35R19
Rear Tyre285/35R20
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresPirelli P Zero
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Slovakia (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesAir Suspension with PASM
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkAir Suspension with PASM
Front Wheels19" M Forged Alloys
Rear Wheels20" M Forged Alloys
SteeringRack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesM Adaptive Suspension
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Front Passenger Door
Seat Belts4 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h)
Lane-keeping AssistSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector
TaillampsLaserlight
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB-C Front
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging
Convenience
Power WindowsTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years
Warranty Extended3 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.

M4 Coupe vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ

Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?

The BMW is better for acceleration and top speed, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h. The Porsche is better for passenger and luggage capacity, EV range and running tax, with five seats, 584 litres, 661 km and RM665 annual road tax.

What is the price difference?

The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800 and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM749,000, so the BMW is RM129,800 more expensive.

Which has the better long-distance capability?

The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has a 113 kWh battery, a 661 km range figure and up to 390 kW DC charging. The BMW carries 59 litres of petrol, but no driving range or refuelling-rate figure is stated.

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