Verdict
The newer G87 is the faster, stronger car: 473 hp and 600 Nm versus the F87’s 370 hp and 465 Nm, with 0-100 km/h cut from 4.3 to 4.1 seconds. It also adds auto emergency braking and a longer 2,747 mm wheelbase. But the F87 keeps the same 250 km/h top speed, 390-litre boot, 52-litre tank and six airbags, while the RM125,000 gap is serious money in Malaysia. The old car is not outclassed on paper; the new one mainly buys shove and safety kit.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe F87 if you want the cheaper M2 with the same 250 km/h top speed, same boot size and a longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe G87 if you want the newer M2 with 473 hp, 600 Nm and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: F87 RM498,800; G87 RM623,800
- Power and torque: F87 370 hp/465 Nm; G87 473 hp/600 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: F87 4.3 s; G87 4.1 s
- Transmission: F87 wet dual-clutch automatic; G87 conventional automatic
- Size: F87 4,468 mm long/2,693 mm wheelbase; G87 4,580 mm long/2,747 mm wheelbase
- Warranty: F87 5 years; G87 2 years
F87
- RM125,000 lower price
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Wet dual-clutch automatic
- Less power: 370 hp versus 473 hp
- Less torque: 465 Nm versus 600 Nm
- No listed auto emergency braking
G87
- Much stronger 473 hp output
- 600 Nm of torque
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- RM125,000 more expensive
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Slightly higher road tax: RM2,113 versus RM2,078
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,800✓ | RM623,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,078✓ | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,979 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 370 hp | 473 hp✓ |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7 Speed M Double Clutch Transmission | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 seconds | 4.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 185 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,693 mm | 2,747 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,725 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 390 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/35R19 | 285/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double-spoke style 437 Alloy | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Double-spoke style 437 Alloy | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Sport suspension, Active M Differential | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED light bar with normal bulb brake light | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Audio | 8.8" Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System with 12 Speakers (360W) | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround 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 |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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F87 vs G87 FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe F87 or BMW M2 Coupe G87 better?
The G87 is better for performance and safety kit, with 473 hp, 600 Nm and auto emergency braking. The F87 still makes sense if price and warranty matter more, because it is RM125,000 cheaper and has a 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe F87 costs RM498,800, while the BMW M2 Coupe G87 costs RM623,800. That makes the G87 RM125,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW M2 Coupe G87 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The BMW M2 Coupe F87 takes 4.3 seconds, so the newer car is 0.2 seconds faster.
