Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe G82 costs RM710,860, while the BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI is RM878,800: a RM167,940 jump for 27 hp, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, BMW Curved Display with Harman Kardon audio, a head-up display and 360-degree camera. Both retain 650 Nm, xDrive, the eight-speed M Steptronic and identical 1,800 kg dimensions, so the LCI is not a wholesale mechanical reset. For a Malaysian buyer, the earlier car is the sharper used-buying case if its extra driver-assistance kit matters; the LCI makes sense for its cabin and acceleration.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe G82 if you want to save RM167,940 while retaining 650 Nm, xDrive and an Active M Differential.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI if you want 530 hp, 3.5-second acceleration, a 14.9-inch curved display and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: RM710,860 vs RM878,800.
- Power and 0-100 km/h: 503 hp and 3.9 seconds vs 530 hp and 3.5 seconds.
- Infotainment and audio: 10.25-inch touchscreen with 10 speakers/205W vs 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with 12-speaker Harman Kardon.
- Parking visibility: no reverse camera vs 360-degree View Monitor.
- Driver assistance: blind-spot information system fitted vs not listed.
- Tyres: Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run-Flat vs Pirelli P Zero.
G82
- RM167,940 cheaper
- Blind-spot information system
- Active M Differential listed
- 503 hp versus 530 hp
- 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h versus 3.5 seconds
- No head-up display or reverse camera
G82 LCI
- 530 hp and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 14.9-inch curved display and Harman Kardon audio
- Head-up display and 360-degree camera
- RM167,940 more expensive
- No blind-spot information system listed
- Active M Differential not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM710,860✓ | RM878,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 503 hp | 530 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run-Flat | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double-spoke Style 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 19" M Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double-spoke Style 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 20" M Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential | M Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Front Passenger Door | 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) | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attentiveness Assistant, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Laserlight |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Centre Armrest USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller and 10-speaker, 205W BMW HiFi Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Smartphone Key and Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control with Brake Function | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 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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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 pace and cabin technology, with 530 hp, 3.5-second acceleration, a head-up display and 360-degree camera. The G82 is the more rational buy, retaining 650 Nm and xDrive while adding blind-spot monitoring.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe G82 LCI costs RM167,940 more than the BMW M4 Coupe G82.
Do both M4 Coupes use the same drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 2,993 cc twin-turbo petrol inline-six with 650 Nm, an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. The LCI raises output from 503 hp to 530 hp.