Verdict
At RM878,800, the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM139,800 more than the RM739,000 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, but its 530 hp 3.0-litre straight-six, 1,800 kg kerb weight and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time make it the clear driver’s choice. The Cayenne is the more useful Malaysian daily: five doors, five seats and a 698-litre boot versus the BMW’s two doors, four seats and 440 litres. Its 25.9 kWh battery also brings a claimed 90 km EV range, while annual road tax is virtually identical at RM2,118 versus RM2,113.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 530 hp, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 715 kg less weight matter more than rear-seat access and boot space.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you need five doors, five seats, a 698-litre boot and up to 90 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW M4 Coupe does 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe takes 4.7 seconds.
- Engine output: BMW M4 Coupe has 530 hp and 650 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has 350 hp and 500 Nm from its petrol engine.
- Weight: BMW M4 Coupe weighs 1,800 kg; Porsche Cayenne Coupe weighs 2,515 kg.
- Practicality: BMW M4 Coupe has 4 seats and a 440-litre boot; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has 5 seats and a 698-litre boot.
- Electrification: BMW M4 Coupe has no electric motor or battery; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has one 173 hp, 460 Nm motor, a 25.9 kWh battery and 90 km EV range.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe has a 2-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has a 4-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 715 kg lighter with a head-up display
- RM139,800 more expensive
- Two doors, four seats and a 440-litre boot
- No electric-only range, blind-spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control
Cayenne Coupe
- 90 km EV range from a 25.9 kWh battery
- Five doors, five seats and a 698-litre boot
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and ventilated front seats
- 180 hp and 150 Nm down on the BMW’s petrol engine
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.2 seconds slower
- 715 kg heavier and lacks a head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM739,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 350 hp at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 460 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Front Passenger Door | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| 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 with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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 Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for outright pace, with 530 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better as a family car, adding a fifth seat, rear doors, a 698-litre boot and 90 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800 and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM739,000, so the BMW is RM139,800 dearer.
Which one is more practical for daily Malaysian use?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is more practical. It has five doors and five seats, plus 698 litres of boot space against the BMW M4 Coupe’s two doors, four seats and 440-litre boot. Its plug-in hybrid system also provides a claimed 90 km EV range.
