Verdict
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 costs RM173,800, RM30,377 below the F44, and brings 156 hp, 230 Nm and a 230 km/h top speed against 138 hp, 220 Nm and 213 km/h. Its 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time is only a tenth quicker. Both retain a 2,670-mm wheelbase and 430-litre boot, so practicality does not decide it. The F44’s RM204,177 price buys blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian AEB and auto parking, plus a five-year manufacturer warranty versus two years. Most Malaysian buyers should take the cheaper F74; select the F44 if those safety and parking systems matter.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 if blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian AEB, auto parking and a five-year manufacturer warranty outweigh the RM30,377 premium and 18 hp deficit.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 if you want the lower entry price, 156 hp and 230 Nm without sacrificing the 430-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: F44 RM204,177; F74 RM173,800.
- Power: F44 138 hp at 4,600 rpm; F74 156 hp at 4,900 rpm.
- Torque: F44 220 Nm at 1,480 rpm; F74 230 Nm at 1,500 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: F44 8.7 seconds; F74 8.6 seconds.
- Top speed: F44 213 km/h; F74 230 km/h.
- Manufacturer warranty: F44 five years/unlimited mileage; F74 two years/unlimited mileage.
F44
- Blind-spot monitoring and pedestrian AEB
- Auto parking with reversing assist
- Five-year manufacturer warranty
- RM30,377 more expensive
- 18 hp and 10 Nm down on the F74
- 213 km/h top speed versus 230 km/h
F74
- RM30,377 lower price
- 156 hp and 230 Nm
- 10.7-inch BMW Operating System 9 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
- No listed blind-spot monitoring, collision warning or pedestrian AEB
- No listed auto-parking system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM204,177 | RM173,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 138 hp at 4,600 rpm | 156 hp at 4,900 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 220 Nm at 1,480 rpm | 230 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Steptronic Dual-clutch Transmission | Steptronic Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 213 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 135 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,546 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 2,070 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | 1,450 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 Run-flat | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Double-spoke Style 819 M Two-tone Alloy | 18" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Double-spoke Style 819 M Two-tone Alloy | 18" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive M Sport Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function |
| 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 | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller and 6 Speakers | 10.7" BMW Operating System 9 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| 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 with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 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.
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F44 vs F74 FAQ
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 better?
The F74 is the better buy for most buyers: it is RM30,377 cheaper, has 156 hp and reaches 230 km/h. Choose the F44 if its listed blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian AEB, auto parking and five-year manufacturer warranty are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The F74 is RM30,377 less expensive: RM173,800 versus RM204,177 for the F44.
Do they have the same boot space?
Yes. Both sedans have a 430-litre boot, five seats and a 2,670-mm wheelbase. The F74 is 20 mm longer and 25 mm taller, but does not have a larger quoted boot.
