Verdict
The RM10,000 gap buys the M3 Touring a five-door body, five seats and a 500-litre boot, against the M4 Coupe’s two doors, four seats and 440 litres. It also gets blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, auto parking and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system. But the M4 is 125 kg lighter, has 530 hp rather than 523 hp, and reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds instead of 3.6. For Malaysian buyers who will use the rear seats and carry luggage, the Touring is the more rounded choice; the Coupe is the sharper-value two-door.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you need five seats, 500 litres of boot space and its extra driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the lighter 1,800-kg body, 530 hp and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800.
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp and 3.6 seconds; BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 3.5 seconds.
- Weight: BMW M3 Touring 1,925 kg; BMW M4 Coupe 1,800 kg.
- Doors and seats: BMW M3 Touring five doors and five seats; BMW M4 Coupe two doors and four seats.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres.
- Audio: BMW M3 Touring 16-speaker Harman Kardon; BMW M4 Coupe 12-speaker Harman Kardon.
M3 Touring
- Five doors, five seats and a 500-litre boot.
- Blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio and rear USB-C ports.
- RM10,000 more expensive.
- 125 kg heavier.
- 7 hp down and 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
M4 Coupe
- RM10,000 cheaper.
- 1,800 kg kerb weight, 530 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Laserlight tail lamps.
- Two doors and four seats instead of five doors and five seats.
- 440-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
- Lacks blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM878,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM2,113 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 19" M Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" M Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | M Adaptive 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Front Passenger Door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Laserlight |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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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M3 Touring vs M4 Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or BMW M4 Coupe better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for daily Malaysian use because it has five seats, five doors and a 500-litre boot. Choose the BMW M4 Coupe if lower weight, 7 hp more and the 0.1-second quicker sprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM10,000 more than the BMW M4 Coupe. The Touring’s premium brings extra practicality plus blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, auto parking and a 16-speaker sound system.
Which has more luggage space?
The BMW M3 Touring has the larger boot at 500 litres, compared with 440 litres for the BMW M4 Coupe. Both have 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, but the Touring also has a powered boot.
