Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM327,000 gap is hard to justify on performance figures alone. The BMW M2 Coupe M2 CS adds 50 hp and 50 Nm, cuts the 0-100 km/h time by 0.3 seconds and raises top speed from 250 to 302 km/h, while adding Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, bronze wheels, ambient lighting and dual-zone rear air-con. But both retain the same 2,993 cc twin-turbo inline-six, eight-speed M Steptronic, rear-wheel drive and 1,725 kg kerb weight. The regular M2 is the rational choice.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe M2 if RM623,800 for 473 hp, 600 Nm and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time is already more than enough.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe M2 CS if you will pay RM950,800 for 523 hp, 650 Nm, a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
Key differences
- Price: RM623,800 | RM950,800
- Power: 473 hp at 6,250 rpm | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm
- Torque: 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 4.1 seconds, 250 km/h | 3.8 seconds, 302 km/h
- Factory tyres: — | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
- Rear air-con: single-zone automatic climate control | dual-zone automatic climate control
M2
- RM327,000 less expensive
- 473 hp and 600 Nm from the 2,993 cc twin-turbo inline-six
- Same adaptive M Suspension and rear-wheel drive layout
- 50 hp and 50 Nm down on the M2 CS
- 0-100 km/h is 0.3 seconds slower
- No Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 factory tyres
M2 CS
- 523 hp and 650 Nm
- 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 302 km/h top speed
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, bronze alloy wheels and ambient lighting
- RM327,000 more expensive
- Keeps the same 1,725 kg weight despite the higher price
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800✓ | RM950,800 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp at 6,250 rpm | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 2,650 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 84 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 302 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,747 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 1,725 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 390 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 285/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 19" M Double-spoke Style 827 M Bronze Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" M Double-spoke Style 827 M Bronze Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on Rear 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 | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function |
| 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 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 | 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 | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | 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 vs M2 CS FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe M2 or BMW M2 Coupe M2 CS better?
The BMW M2 Coupe M2 CS is quicker, with 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The BMW M2 Coupe M2 is the better buy because it retains the same drivetrain layout and core safety kit for RM327,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe M2 CS costs RM327,000 more than the BMW M2 Coupe M2: RM950,800 versus RM623,800.
Do the M2 and M2 CS have different safety equipment?
No material safety difference is listed. Both have six airbags, autonomous braking, blind spot information, steering-correction lane-keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert and prevention, plus front and rear parking sensors.
