Verdict
At RM878,800, the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM500,200 less yet brings 530 hp, 650 Nm and all-wheel drive, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Its 440-litre boot and 40:20:40 folding rear seats also suit a Malaysian owner who will actually travel with luggage. The Lexus LC counters with a 270 km/h top speed, active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a five-year warranty with 100,000 km free service. But its RM10,991 annual road tax and 197-litre boot make it the more specialised choice.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the quicker 3.5-second sprint, all-wheel drive and a 440-litre boot for RM500,200 less.
Pick the Lexus LC if you prioritise its 270 km/h top speed, active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and five-year warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Lexus LC RM1,379,000.
- Performance: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Lexus LC 470 hp, 540 Nm and 4.4 seconds.
- Drivetrain: BMW M4 Coupe all-wheel drive; Lexus LC rear-wheel drive.
- Luggage space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres; Lexus LC 197 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113; Lexus LC RM10,991.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe two years; Lexus LC five years with 100,000 km free service.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive.
- 440-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Two-year factory warranty versus five years for the Lexus LC.
- No blind-spot monitoring or active cruise control.
- 250 km/h top speed versus 270 km/h.
LC
- 270 km/h top speed.
- Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and active cruise control.
- Five-year warranty with 100,000 km free service.
- RM500,200 higher purchase price.
- 470 hp, 540 Nm and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time trail the BMW M4 Coupe.
- 197-litre boot versus 440 litres, with no split-folding rear seat listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800✓ | RM1,379,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM10,991 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp✓ | 470 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 540 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,965 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 197 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Front Passenger Door | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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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M4 Coupe vs LC FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Lexus LC better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is the better fit for performance and practicality: it has 530 hp, all-wheel drive, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a 440-litre boot. Choose the Lexus LC for its active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000 and the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, so the Lexus is RM500,200 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The BMW M4 Coupe has a 440-litre boot, 243 litres more than the Lexus LC's 197 litres. The BMW also has 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, while no folding rear-seat function is listed for the Lexus.
