Verdict
At RM400,839, the BMW 6 Series GT costs RM31,889 more than the RM368,950 Toyota GR Corolla, but it is a far larger five-seat hatchback: 5,091 mm long with a 3,070 mm wheelbase and a 610-litre boot. Its 8-speed automatic, adaptive dampers and 68-litre tank suit long Malaysian motorway runs, although annual road tax is RM379. The GR Corolla is the quicker, more focused choice, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds with 296 hp, all-wheel drive and front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials. Its 213-litre boot is the trade-off.
6 Series GT
Pick the BMW 6 Series GT if you need the 610-litre boot, 3,070 mm wheelbase and 8-speed automatic for regular long-distance family travel.
GR Corolla
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla if you want 296 hp, all-wheel drive and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time in a smaller hatchback.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 6 Series GT RM400,839; Toyota GR Corolla RM368,950.
- Performance: BMW 6 Series GT 255 hp and 6.5 seconds 0-100 km/h; Toyota GR Corolla 296 hp and 5.3 seconds.
- Driveline/transmission: BMW 6 Series GT rear-wheel drive with 8-speed automatic; Toyota GR Corolla all-wheel drive with 6-speed manual.
- Boot space: BMW 6 Series GT 610 litres; Toyota GR Corolla 213 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW 6 Series GT is 5,091 mm long with a 3,070 mm wheelbase; Toyota GR Corolla is 4,407 mm long with a 2,640 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: BMW 6 Series GT gets two years unlimited mileage; Toyota GR Corolla gets five years unlimited mileage.
6 Series GT
- 610-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 8-speed automatic, adaptive dampers and 68-litre fuel tank.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, lane steering correction and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the GR Corolla's 5.3 seconds.
- Rear-wheel drive lacks the GR Corolla's all-wheel drive and Torsen limited-slip differentials.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is three years shorter than the GR Corolla's.
GR Corolla
- 296 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive with front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM207 annual road tax.
- 213-litre boot is 397 litres smaller than the BMW's 610-litre space.
- Six-speed manual lacks the BMW's 8-speed automatic.
- No rear air-conditioning, sunroof or powered front seats.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM400,839 | RM368,950✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM207✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp at 5,000 rpm | 296 hp at 6,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,550 rpm | 400 Nm at 3,250 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 87 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 6MT |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 166 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,091 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,860 kg | 1,475 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 213 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 235/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flats | Yokohama Advan Apex |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 20" Star-spoke Style 817 M Two-tone Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Star-spoke Style 817 M Two-tone Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | Torsen Limited Slip Differential Front and Rear |
| 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 Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Laser High Beam and High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive Touch Controller, Gesture Control and 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 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.
Used 6 Series GT & GR Corolla for sale
6 Series GT vs GR Corolla FAQ
Is the BMW 6 Series GT or Toyota GR Corolla better?
The BMW is better for luggage capacity and long-distance comfort equipment, with a 610-litre boot and 8-speed automatic. The GR Corolla is better for outright pace and traction, delivering 296 hp, all-wheel drive and 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 6 Series GT costs RM400,839 and the Toyota GR Corolla costs RM368,950, so the BMW is RM31,889 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The BMW 6 Series GT has the larger boot at 610 litres, against 213 litres in the Toyota GR Corolla. That is a 397-litre advantage for the BMW.
