Verdict
The BMW M2 Coupe is the rational Malaysian performance-car buy at RM623,800: it gives you 473 hp, 600 Nm, four seats and a 390-litre boot, while its annual road tax is RM2,113. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is in another financial bracket at RM1,882,888, but its 577 hp V8, 800 Nm and all-wheel drive cut the 0-100 km/h time to 3.2 seconds, 0.9 seconds ahead. Choose the BMW for usable space and a far lower entry cost; choose the Mercedes for outright pace and its more extensive chassis hardware.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you need four seats, a 390-litre boot and RM1,259,088 left over against the AMG GT.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 577 hp, 800 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than price or rear-seat space.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW M2 Coupe rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT all-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot: BMW M2 Coupe four seats and 390 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT two seats and 351 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M2 Coupe RM2,113; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549.
M2 Coupe
- RM1,259,088 cheaper to buy
- Four seats and 390-litre boot
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 473 hp and 600 Nm trail the AMG GT's 577 hp and 800 Nm
- 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.9 seconds slower
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- AMG Active Ride Control, rear-axle steering and locking rear differential
- Costs RM1,259,088 more
- Two fixed seats and a 351-litre boot versus four seats and 390 litres
- RM6,549 annual road tax is RM4,436 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with 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 | 473 hp at 6,250 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| 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 | 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 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front |
| 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 | 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| 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 | 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 M2 Coupe & AMG GT for sale
M2 Coupe vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is better for price and practicality, with four seats and a 390-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is better for performance, producing 577 hp and reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,259,088 more than the BMW M2 Coupe: RM1,882,888 versus RM623,800.
Which is more practical for carrying passengers and luggage?
The BMW M2 Coupe is the clear choice. It has four seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and a 390-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has two fixed seats and a 351-litre boot.
