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BMW M2 Coupe vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric

BMW M2 Coupe

BMW M2 Coupe

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric

Verdict

The Cayenne Coupe Electric has a 27% bigger boot, the M2 Coupe is about 17% cheaper, while the M2 Coupe is 8% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the M2 Coupe has over the Cayenne Coupe Electric

Auto Start/StopTiptronicPaddle ShiftAuto WipersHead-up DisplayFolding Wing Mirrors

What the Cayenne Coupe Electric has over the M2 Coupe

SunroofSun ShadePower Door

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The Cayenne Coupe Electric's wheelbase is 276 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Cayenne Coupe Electric is 93 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Cayenne Coupe Electric: 534 litres against 390.

M2 Coupe 4,580 × 1,887 × 1,403 mm · wheelbase 2,747 mmCayenne Coupe Electric 4,985 × 1,980 × 1,650 mm · wheelbase 3,023 mm
1,4034,580 mmWheelbase 2,747 mm1,6504,985 mmWheelbase 3,023 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM623,800✓RM749,000
Body typeCoupeCoupe
SegmentC-SegmentExecutive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM2,113RM665✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM6,370/mo✓RM7,645/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM16,565✓RM19,722
Fuel or electricity / year (est.)—RM1,519
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)—RM7.60
5-year running costs (est.)—RM109,529
Charging (estimated)
AC charge 0–100% (est.)—10.3 hours
DC charge 10–80% (est.)—20 min
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift800V architecture, dual permanent magnet synchronous motors; 408 PS/300 kW standard, 442 PS/325 kW overboost with Launch Control
Capacity2,993 cc—
Horsepower473 hp at 6,250 rpm—
Torque600 Nm at 2,650 rpm—
Cylinder ArrangementInline 6—
FuelPetrolElectric
Bore × Stroke84 mm × 90 mm—
Compression Ratio9.3—
Number of Motors—2
Motor Horsepower—436 hp
Motor Torque—835 Nm
Battery Capacity—113 kWh
EV Range—661 km
Charging Rate (AC)—11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)—390 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission NameM SteptronicSingle-speed Automatic
Gears8—
Transmission ManufacturerZF—
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.1 seconds✓4.8 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h✓230 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,580 mm4,985 mm
Width1,887 mm1,980 mm
Height1,403 mm1,650 mm
Wheelbase2,747 mm3,023 mm
Weight1,725 kg2,530 kg
Fuel Tank52 litres—
Doors25
Seats45
Boot Space390 litres534 litres✓
Front Tyre275/35R19255/55R20
Rear Tyre285/30R20305/45R20
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Wiper Blade (Driver)24 inch—
Wiper Blade (Passenger)19 inch—
Chassis
AssemblyMexico (CBU)Slovakia (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutAir Suspension with PASM
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkAir Suspension with PASM
Front Wheels19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy20" Cayenne Aero Alloys
Rear Wheels20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy20" Cayenne Aero Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Electric Power Steering Plus (variable ratio)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M SuspensionAdaptive two-chamber air suspension with PASM, 5 ride heights (ground clearance up to 245 mm, wading 500-555 mm); rear-axle steering up to 5 deg (turning circle 11.6 m); 6-piston front fixed calipers, 375 mm front/350 mm rear ventilated discs; recuperation up to 600 kW; towing 3,000 kg (3,500 kg with off-road package)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)9 (Dual front, front side, rear side, curtain, front centre)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Seat Belts4 Three-point5 Three-point with reversible pretensioners
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on Rear SeatsISOFIX/i-Size on outer rear seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesRear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemLane Change Assist with exit warning and rear cross-traffic alert; Lane Keeping Assist with Emergency Stop; Intersection Assist; Swerve and Turn Assist; Warn and Brake Assist; Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go; Speed Limit Assist; Driver Awareness Detection; eCall/bCall; TPMS; PSM with ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR; post-collision brake
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projectors with High Beam AssistMatrix LED
TaillampsLED CombinationLED light strip with illuminated PORSCHE lettering
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function14-way power comfort seats with memory, heated
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding2+1 power-reclining seats
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlFour-zone automatic climate control with parking pre-climatisation
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlRear vents with separate zone controls
Sunroof—Fixed panoramic glass roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 RearQi wireless charger, 230V socket in boot
Interior LightingMap LightsAmbient lighting (30 colours) with communication light
Cup HoldersMap Lights and Ambient Lights2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade—Rear door electric roll-up blinds
AudioBMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound SystemBOSE Surround Sound System, 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED + Passenger Display, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging
Convenience
Power WindowsTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchAll with auto up/down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonPush start
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless entry (Porsche Entry) with Digital Key
Auto Start/Stop✓—
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓—
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive with stop-and-go
Tiptronic✓—
Paddle Shift✓—
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationPowered tailgate with gesture control and kick sensor
Parking Sensor Front4 SensorsYes
Parking Sensor Rear4 SensorsYes
Reverse CameraYes360-degree camera (2D Surround View)
Auto ParkingYes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing AssistYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓—
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Head-up Display✓—
Power Door—Soft-close doors
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesBMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone ChargerPorsche Entry UWB keyless with Digital Key; 90 L frunk with swipe-to-open; 14.25-inch curved OLED cluster, Flow Display OLED touchscreen, Passenger Display; Mood Modes; Sport Chrono Package; Porsche Electric Sport Sound; Air Quality System; Storage Package; parking pre-climatisation; Porsche Wireless Charging preparation (11 kW inductive pad optional); 22 kW AC charger optional; AR head-up display optional; dashcam preparation; soft-close doors; Porsche Connect 10 years
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited—
Warranty Manufacturer2 years2 years
Warranty Extended3 years—
Warranty Notes—High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years/160,000 km

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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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M2 Coupe vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ

How long does charging take?

The Cayenne Coupe Electric's 113.0 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 390 kW peak.

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