Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the brutal option: 530 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time leave the Toyota GR86’s 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds well behind. Its RM878,800 price is RM582,800 above the GR86, but also brings all-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic, 440 litres of boot space and autonomous braking with pedestrian detection. The RM296,000 GR86 is 509 kg lighter at 1,291 kg, retains rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual, and costs RM767 a year in road tax against RM2,113. For Malaysian buyers, this is power and equipment versus a far lighter, much cheaper manual coupe.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want 530 hp, 3.5-second acceleration, all-wheel drive and substantially more cabin, boot and driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a 1,291-kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual, five-year warranty and a RM582,800 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Toyota GR86 RM296,000
- Power and torque: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Toyota GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds; Toyota GR86 6.3 seconds
- Drivetrain and gearbox: BMW M4 Coupe all-wheel drive with 8-speed automatic; Toyota GR86 rear-wheel drive with 6-speed manual
- Kerb weight: BMW M4 Coupe 1,800 kg; Toyota GR86 1,291 kg
- Boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres; Toyota GR86 226 litres
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp, 650 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 440-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and 360-degree camera
- RM582,800 more expensive
- 509 kg heavier
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
GR86
- 1,291-kg kerb weight with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual
- RM767 annual road tax
- Five-year, 150,000-km manufacturer warranty
- 296 hp and 400 Nm down on the M4 Coupe
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM767✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | 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 | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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 GR86 FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Toyota GR86 better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for outright speed, space and safety assistance, with 530 hp, all-wheel drive and a 440-litre boot. The Toyota GR86 is the better choice for a lighter rear-wheel-drive manual coupe at far lower cost.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM582,800 more than the Toyota GR86: RM878,800 versus RM296,000.
Which has the better warranty and safety equipment?
The Toyota GR86 has the longer five-year, 150,000-km warranty, against two years with unlimited mileage for the M4 Coupe. The BMW has more active safety kit, including autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping assist; the GR86 gets blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.