Verdict
The M2 Coupe has a 59% bigger boot, while the M2 Coupe is 15% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800 | RM603,141✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM4,182 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 3,456 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 400 hp at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm✓ | 410 Nm at 3,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 94 mm × 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds✓ | 4.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 300 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 225 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,972 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 1,395 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres✓ | 160 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Bilstein high performance gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs, Lotus DPM with Sport mode. Front brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing). Rear brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Bi-Xenon 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-side Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 7" Alpine DVD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers and 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key, Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 2-year free service |
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.
