Verdict
At RM623,800, the BMW M2 Coupe costs RM173,912 more than the RM449,888 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, yet the Hyundai is quicker to 100 km/h at 3.2 seconds against 4.1 seconds and has 601 hp and 740 Nm from two motors. It also brings five seats, four doors, 487 km EV range and RM1,440 annual road tax. The M2 answers with a 473 hp, 600 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six, rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed M Steptronic. Pick the BMW for its petrol coupe format; the Hyundai is the more practical, cheaper and faster Malaysian proposition.
M2 Coupe
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want a rear-wheel-drive two-door with a 473 hp twin-turbo inline-six, eight-speed M Steptronic and adaptive M suspension.
Ioniq 6 N
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want 601 hp, 740 Nm, 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace, five seats and 487 km of electric range for less money.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888.
- Performance: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp, 600 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW M2 Coupe rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N all-wheel drive with a single-ratio automatic.
- Practicality: BMW M2 Coupe has two doors and four seats; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has four doors and five seats.
- Running hardware: BMW M2 Coupe has a 52-litre petrol tank; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has an 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and 350 kW DC charging.
- Warranty: BMW M2 Coupe has two years with unlimited mileage; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has eight years/160,000 km, including its battery.
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp, 600 Nm twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six
- Rear-wheel drive, eight-speed M Steptronic and adaptive M suspension
- 14.9-inch touchscreen, Harman Kardon audio and adaptive LED projectors
- RM173,912 dearer
- Slower 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.2 seconds
- Two doors and four seats versus four doors and five seats
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 84 kWh battery, 487 km range, 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L
- Four doors, five seats, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a 360-degree monitor
- Manual-adjust front seats versus the BMW's power adjustment and driver memory
- LED projectors rather than adaptive LED projectors
- No navigation listed, where the BMW includes navigation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800 | RM449,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM1,440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 473 hp at 6,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 601 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 740 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 487 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 257 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,965 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 M2 Coupe & Ioniq 6 N for sale
M2 Coupe vs Ioniq 6 N FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Hyundai Ioniq 6 N better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is the better choice for outright acceleration, passenger capacity, EV range and lower annual road tax. The BMW M2 Coupe suits buyers specifically after its rear-wheel-drive petrol coupe layout, 3.0-litre inline-six and eight-speed automatic.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM173,912 more than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N.
Which one is more practical for passengers?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is more practical: it has four doors, five seats and a 2,965 mm wheelbase. The BMW M2 Coupe has two doors, four seats and a 2,747 mm wheelbase.
