Verdict
At RM623,800, the BMW M2 Coupe costs RM115,200 less than the RM739,000 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, yet brings 473 hp, 600 Nm and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time against 350 hp, 500 Nm and 4.7 seconds. Its 1,725 kg weight is 790 kg below the Porsche’s. The Cayenne Coupe counters with five doors, five seats, a 698-litre boot and a 25.9-kWh battery rated for 90 km of EV range. For Malaysian buyers, this is a clear choice between outright pace and family-use versatility.
M2 Coupe
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if 473 hp, 600 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than rear-seat access and boot capacity.
Cayenne Coupe
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
- Engine output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp.
- Engine torque: BMW M2 Coupe 600 Nm vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 seconds vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 seconds.
- Weight: BMW M2 Coupe 1,725 kg vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe 2,515 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M2 Coupe 390 litres vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres.
- Doors and seats: BMW M2 Coupe 2 doors/4 seats vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe 5 doors/5 seats.
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm from its 3.0-litre inline-six.
- 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time, 0.6 seconds quicker.
- 790 kg lighter than the Cayenne Coupe.
- Two doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats.
- 390-litre boot versus 698 litres.
- No 25.9-kWh battery or 90 km EV range.
Cayenne Coupe
- 25.9-kWh battery, 11 kW AC charging and 90 km EV range.
- Five doors, five seats and a 698-litre boot.
- 263 km/h top speed and standard adaptive two-chamber air suspension.
- RM115,200 more expensive.
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.6 seconds slower.
- 2,515 kg weight is 790 kg higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800✓ | RM739,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with 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 | 473 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 350 hp at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| 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 | M Steptronic | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M 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 | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Matrix 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 | 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 Front USB, 1 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround 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 | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| 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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M2 Coupe vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is better for performance, with 473 hp, 600 Nm and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and a 698-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM115,200 more than the BMW M2 Coupe.
Which is better for family use?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is the family choice: it has five doors, five seats, a 698-litre boot and rear side airbags. The BMW M2 Coupe has two doors, four seats and a 390-litre boot.
