BMW M4 Coupe vs Toyota GR86

Toyota GR86

Verdict

The GR86 is about 66% cheaper, the M4 Coupe is 56% more powerful, while the M4 Coupe has a 49% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

The M4 Coupe Competition xDrive (RM878,800) sits above every GR86 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.

What the M4 Coupe has over the GR86

Child Safety LockAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsRear Air-conAuto Start/StopTiptronicPaddle ShiftAuto WipersNavigationParking Sensor FrontHead-up DisplayParking Sensor Rear

What the GR86 has over the M4 Coupe

Blind Spot Info System

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The M4 Coupe's wheelbase is 282 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The M4 Coupe is 112 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the M4 Coupe: 440 litres against 226.

M4 Coupe 4,794 × 1,887 × 1,393 mm · wheelbase 2,857 mmGR86 4,265 × 1,775 × 1,310 mm · wheelbase 2,575 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

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✓
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM8,970/mo	RM3,020/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)	RM23,195	RM8,043✓
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 at 6,250 rpm✓	234 hp at 7,000 rpm
Torque	650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓	250 Nm at 3,700 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement	Inline 6	Inline 4
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Bore × Stroke	—	94 mm × 86 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
Wiper Blade (Driver)	24 inch	22 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)	19 inch	20 inch
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	6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)	7 (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	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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.