Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the quicker choice: 530 hp gets it from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 1.3 seconds ahead of the Porsche. But the RM129,800-cheaper Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric brings 835 Nm, five seats, a 584-litre boot and a 661-km EV range, while its RM665 annual road tax undercuts the BMW’s RM2,113. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people and covering distance between charges, the Porsche’s breadth matters; buy the M4 for outright pace.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, 530 hp and a 250 km/h top speed matter more than rear-seat capacity and boot space.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you want five seats, a 584-litre boot, 661 km of EV range and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
- Power and torque: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4.8 seconds and 230 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW M4 Coupe has 4 seats and a 440-litre boot; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has 5 seats and a 584-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM665.
- Dimensions: BMW M4 Coupe is 4,794 mm long with a 2,857 mm wheelbase; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is 4,985 mm long with a 3,023 mm wheelbase.
M4 Coupe
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- 530 hp and 250 km/h top speed
- 8-speed M Steptronic transmission
- RM129,800 dearer
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM665
- Four seats and a 440-litre boot versus five seats and 584 litres
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- RM129,800 lower purchase price
- 835 Nm from two motors and 661 km EV range
- Five seats and 584-litre boot
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds
- 436 hp versus 530 hp
- 230 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM749,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 530 hp | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 436 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 835 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 661 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 584 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | — |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, 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 | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | — |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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 Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is better for five-seat practicality, 661 km range and lower road tax. The BMW M4 Coupe is better if acceleration and top speed are decisive, reaching 100 km/h 1.3 seconds sooner.
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 is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is more practical, with five seats and a 584-litre boot. The BMW M4 Coupe has four seats and a 440-litre boot.