Verdict
At RM878,800, the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM582,800 more than the RM296,000 Toyota GR86, and it delivers a huge 530 hp and 650 Nm against 234 hp and 250 Nm. That cuts the 0-100 km/h time from 6.3 to 3.5 seconds, while all-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic and 440-litre boot make the BMW the faster, more practical four-seater. The GR86 is 509 kg lighter, rear-wheel drive and manual, however, so it is the simpler sports-car route. Its RM767 annual road tax also saves RM1,346 each year.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want 530 hp, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, all-wheel drive and a 440-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a 1,291 kg rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual for RM296,000.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Power and torque: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Toyota GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds; Toyota GR86 6.3 seconds.
- Driveline and transmission: BMW M4 Coupe all-wheel drive with eight-speed automatic; Toyota GR86 rear-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Weight and boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 1,800 kg and 440 litres; Toyota GR86 1,291 kg and 226 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113; Toyota GR86 RM767.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp, 650 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace
- All-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic
- 440-litre boot, 360-degree camera and autonomous braking
- RM582,800 more expensive
- 509 kg heavier
- No blind spot monitor or full-size spare tyre
GR86
- RM582,800 lower purchase price
- 509 kg lighter with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual
- Blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and full-size spare tyre
- 234 hp and 250 Nm trail the BMW's 530 hp and 650 Nm
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.8 seconds slower
- 226-litre boot is 214 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM767✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Foldable |
| 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 |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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 & GR86 for sale
M4 Coupe vs GR86 FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Toyota GR86 better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for outright performance, all-wheel-drive traction and luggage capacity, with 530 hp, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and a 440-litre boot. The Toyota GR86 is the lower-cost, lighter manual rear-wheel-drive choice.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800 and the Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, a difference of RM582,800. Their annual road taxes are RM2,113 and RM767 respectively, so the BMW costs RM1,346 more each year.
Which has more safety equipment?
The BMW has autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping steering correction, collision warning and six parking sensors front and rear. The Toyota has seven airbags, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert, but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
