Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the sharper numbers car: RM878,800 buys 530 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM739,000, so the RM139,800 gap is not small, and it answers with 5 seats, a 698-litre boot, 4-year warranty and a plug-in hybrid system with a 25.9 kWh battery and 90 km EV range. For a Malaysian buyer, this is speed and compactness versus space, warranty cover and electric running in town.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the quicker car, with 530 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time taking priority over rear-seat and boot space.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you need 5 seats, a 698-litre boot and 90 km of EV range more than the BMW’s harder acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000
- Power and torque: BMW 530 hp/650 Nm; Porsche 350 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 3.5 s; Porsche 4.7 s
- Top speed: BMW 250 km/h; Porsche 263 km/h
- Seats and boot space: BMW 4 seats/440 L; Porsche 5 seats/698 L
- Warranty and airbags: BMW 2 years/6 airbags; Porsche 4 years/8 airbags
M4 Coupe
- Much stronger 530 hp output
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h run
- Shorter 4,794 mm body than the Porsche’s 4,930 mm
- Costs RM139,800 more
- Only 4 seats
- Smaller 440-litre boot
Cayenne Coupe
- Cheaper by RM139,800
- 5 seats and 698-litre boot
- 25.9 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- Lower 350 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Slower 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Taller and wider at 1,698 mm and 1,983 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM739,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp✓ | 350 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 460 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Front Passenger Door | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors |
| 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 | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four 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 | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM2,118 |
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 FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for acceleration, with 530 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for daily flexibility, with 5 seats, 698 litres of boot space, 90 km EV range and a 4-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, while the Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM739,000. That makes the BMW RM139,800 more expensive.
Which is more practical for family use?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is more practical on paper. It has 5 seats versus 4 in the BMW, a 698-litre boot versus 440 litres, 8 airbags versus 6, and a longer 4-year warranty versus 2 years.