Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the harder-charging buy at RM878,800, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL’s RM999,888 price by RM121,088 while bringing 530 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. Its RM2,113 annual road tax is steep, however. The SL counters with a convertible body, 275 km/h top speed, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a four-year warranty, but its 375 hp, 4.9-second sprint and 240-litre boot make it less practical. For Malaysian buyers carrying luggage, the M4’s 440-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat are meaningful advantages.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want 530 hp, all-wheel drive, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a 440-litre boot for less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want a convertible, 275 km/h top speed, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888.
- Performance: BMW 530 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz 375 hp, 480 Nm and 4.9 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz rear-wheel drive.
- Top speed: BMW 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz 275 km/h.
- Boot space: BMW 440 litres; Mercedes-Benz 240 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW RM2,113; Mercedes-Benz RM376.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 440-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- M Adaptive Suspension and all-wheel drive.
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM376.
- 250 km/h top speed versus 275 km/h.
- No blind spot information system, adaptive cruise control or auto parking.
AMG SL
- Convertible body and 275 km/h top speed.
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty and 17-speaker Burmester audio.
- 375 hp and 480 Nm versus the BMW’s 530 hp and 650 Nm.
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds.
- 240-litre boot versus 440 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 375 hp at 6,750 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 480 Nm at 3,250 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| 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 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 | Both Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| 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, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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.
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M4 Coupe vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is the better choice for outright performance and luggage space: it has 530 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and carries 440 litres. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL for its convertible body, 275 km/h top speed and stronger driver-assistance package.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM121,088 more than the BMW M4 Coupe.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL has the lower annual road tax at RM376, compared with RM2,113 for the BMW M4 Coupe. Its 1,991 cc engine is much smaller than the BMW’s 2,993 cc unit.
