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BMW M4 Coupe: F82 vs G82 LCI

BMW M4 Coupe F82

BMW M4 Coupe F82

BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI

BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI

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Verdict

The BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI moves the game on mechanically: 530 hp and 650 Nm play 431 hp and 550 Nm, and all-wheel drive helps cut 0-100 km/h from 4.1 to 3.5 seconds. The BMW M4 Coupe F82 is not embarrassed, because both are capped at 250 km/h and it gives you a longer five-year warranty, a slightly larger 445-litre boot and a quoted 8.3 L/100 km. Road tax barely separates them at RM2,078 versus RM2,113 a year; the real Malaysian call is traction and pace against warranty cover.

F82

Pick the BMW M4 Coupe F82 if you want the lower buy-in, five-year warranty, rear-wheel-drive layout and known 8.3 L/100 km fuel figure more than the newer car’s pace and all-wheel drive.

G82 LCI

Pick the BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI if you want 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, AEB and the sharper 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, and can accept the two-year warranty.

Key differences

  • Power and torque: 431 hp/550 Nm in the BMW M4 Coupe F82 versus 530 hp/650 Nm in the BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI
  • Drivetrain and gearbox: rear-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic versus all-wheel drive with conventional automatic
  • Acceleration and top speed: 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and 250 km/h versus 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h
  • Size and wheelbase: 4,671 mm long, 1,870 mm wide, 1,383 mm tall and 2,812 mm wheelbase versus 4,794 mm, 1,887 mm, 1,393 mm and 2,857 mm
  • Boot and fuel tank: 445 litres and 60 litres versus 440 litres and 59 litres
  • Safety and warranty: 6 airbags, no AEB and 5-year warranty versus 6 airbags, AEB and 2-year warranty
Price & overview
PriceRM 740,800RM 878,800
Body typeCoupeCoupe
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
Seats44
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelPetrolPetrol
Engine2,979 cc2,993 cc
Power431 hp530 hp
Torque550 Nm650 Nm
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Conventional Automatic
Driven wheelsRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance
0–100 km/h4.1 s3.5 s
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Efficiency
Fuel economy8.3 L/100km
EV range0 km
CO₂194 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,671 mm4,794 mm
Width1,870 mm1,887 mm
Height1,383 mm1,393 mm
Wheelbase2,812 mm2,857 mm
Boot space445 L440 L
Fuel tank60 L59 L
Safety
Airbags66
Auto emergency brakingYes
Ownership
Warranty52
Road tax / yearRM 2,078RM 2,113

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.

F82

  • Five-year warranty
  • 445-litre boot
  • Quoted 8.3 L/100 km fuel economy
  • Slower 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
  • No AEB
  • Down on power and torque

G82 LCI

  • 530 hp and 650 Nm
  • 3.5-second 0-100 km/h with all-wheel drive
  • AEB fitted
  • Two-year warranty
  • No quoted fuel economy figure
  • Slightly smaller 440-litre boot

F82 vs G82 LCI FAQ

Is the BMW M4 Coupe F82 or BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI better?

The BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI is better for performance and safety: 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h and AEB. The F82 makes more sense if warranty, quoted fuel use and boot space matter more.

What is the price difference?

The BMW M4 Coupe F82 is RM740,800 and the BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI is RM878,800, so the newer car costs RM138,000 more.

Which one is more practical?

The BMW M4 Coupe F82 has the small boot advantage at 445 litres versus 440 litres, and a 60-litre tank versus 59 litres. Both are four-seat CBU compact executive coupes.

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