BMW M4 Coupe: G82 vs G82 LCI
Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI is the quicker, more expensive car: RM878,800 plays RM710,860, and the RM167,940 gap buys 530 hp instead of 503 hp plus a sharper 3.5-second 0-100 km/h run versus 3.9 seconds. Torque, drivetrain and top speed are unchanged at 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and 250 km/h. For Malaysia, the hard numbers say the LCI is the faster new-car choice, while the outgoing G82 keeps the same 440-litre boot, 59-litre tank and RM2,113 annual road tax for far less money.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe G82 if you want the same body, drivetrain, torque, boot space and road tax while saving RM167,940 against the LCI.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI if the extra 27 hp and 0.4-second quicker 0-100 km/h time matter more than the price gap.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe G82 RM710,860; BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI RM878,800
- Power: BMW M4 Coupe G82 503 hp; BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI 530 hp
- Torque: BMW M4 Coupe G82 650 Nm; BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI 650 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe G82 3.9 s; BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI 3.5 s
- Fuel economy: BMW M4 Coupe G82 9.6 L/100km; BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI not stated
- CO2: BMW M4 Coupe G82 221 g/km; BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI not stated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 710,860✓ | RM 878,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Power | 503 hp | 530 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Boot space | 440 L | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 59 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,113 | RM 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.
G82
- Much lower price
- Same 650 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Same 440-litre boot and 59-litre tank
- 27 hp down on the LCI
- 0.4 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- Outgoing version
G82 LCI
- Higher 530 hp output
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same dimensions and boot space as the G82
- Costs RM167,940 more
- Same 250 km/h top speed
- Fuel economy and CO2 figures are not stated
G82 vs G82 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe G82 or BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI better?
The BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI is better for outright performance, with 530 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The BMW M4 Coupe G82 is better value on paper, as it keeps 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, 440 litres of boot space and the same road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI costs RM167,940 more than the BMW M4 Coupe G82. That premium mainly buys more power and a quicker 0-100 km/h time, not extra cabin space, boot space or a lower road tax bill.
Are the engines and practicality different?
Both use a 2,993 cc petrol engine with a conventional automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. Practicality is identical on paper: four seats, 4,794 mm length, 2,857 mm wheelbase, 440-litre boot and 59-litre fuel tank.