Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800 to the AMG GT’s RM1,882,888, leaving a vast RM1,004,088 gap for a Malaysian buyer to justify. The Mercedes is properly quicker, with 800 Nm, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315 km/h top speed against 650 Nm, 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h. But the BMW is the easier car to live with: four seats, a 440-litre boot and a 2,857-mm wheelbase, versus two seats, 351 litres and 2,700 mm. The AMG GT is the no-compromise performance choice; the M4 makes much more financial sense.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want four seats, a 440-litre boot and near-supercar pace without spending an extra RM1,004,088.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 800 Nm, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 315 km/h top speed and its active chassis hardware matter more than price or rear-seat usefulness.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Performance: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW M4 Coupe 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 315 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW M4 Coupe has 4 seats and a 440-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 2 seats and a 351-litre boot.
- Road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113 a year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549 a year.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe has 2 years plus a 3-year extended warranty; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has a 4-year manufacturer warranty.
M4 Coupe
- RM1,004,088 cheaper to buy
- Four seats and a 440-litre boot
- Lower RM2,113 annual road tax
- 47 hp and 150 Nm down on the AMG GT
- Slower 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed
- No blind spot information system; six airbags versus eight
AMG GT
- 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 315 km/h top speed
- AMG Active Ride Control, rear-axle steering and locking rear differential
- RM1,004,088 more expensive
- Only two seats and a 351-litre boot
- RM6,549 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | 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 on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 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.
Used M4 Coupe & AMG GT for sale
M4 Coupe vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The AMG GT is better for outright pace and chassis hardware, producing 577 hp and 800 Nm. The M4 Coupe is better for most owners: it costs far less, carries four people and has an 89-litre larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,004,088 more than the BMW M4 Coupe.
Which coupe is more practical for daily Malaysian use?
The BMW M4 Coupe is clearly more practical. It has four seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear backrests, rear climate control and a 440-litre boot; the AMG GT has two seats and 351 litres of luggage space.
