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.
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.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 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 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.