Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the sharper numbers-led choice for Malaysia: RM878,800 buys 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. It is RM500,200 less than the Lexus LC, while its RM2,113 annual road tax is far easier to absorb than RM10,991. The Lexus counters with a 470 hp 4,969 cc V8, 270 km/h top speed, eight airbags and a five-year warranty with free service to 100,000 km. Choose the LC for its V8 and cabin provisions; choose the M4 for pace and a 440-litre boot.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 530 hp, 650 Nm, 3.5-second acceleration, all-wheel drive and a RM500,200 saving matter most.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want its naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8, 270 km/h top speed, ventilated and heated front seats, and five-year warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Lexus LC RM1,379,000.
- Output: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 seconds; Lexus LC 4.4 seconds.
- Road tax per year: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113; Lexus LC RM10,991.
- Boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres; Lexus LC 197 litres.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe two years; Lexus LC five years with free service up to 100,000 km.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 440-litre boot and split-folding rear seats
- Six airbags versus the Lexus LC's eight
- No blind spot information system, where the LC has one
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
LC
- Naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8 and 270 km/h top speed
- Eight airbags, blind spot information system and rear cross traffic alert
- Ventilated and heated front seats with driver's memory
- RM500,200 more expensive
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds
- 197-litre boot versus 440 litres
| 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 at 6,250 rpm✓ | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 89.5 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (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 | 3 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.
Used M4 Coupe & LC for sale
M4 Coupe vs LC FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Lexus LC better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for outright acceleration, torque, all-wheel drive, boot space and lower ownership entry costs. The Lexus LC is the pick if its 4,969 cc naturally aspirated V8, 270 km/h top speed, extra safety equipment and five-year warranty are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000 and the BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, so the LC carries a RM500,200 premium.
Which coupe has lower annual road tax?
The BMW M4 Coupe has much lower annual road tax at RM2,113. The Lexus LC's annual road tax is RM10,991, a difference of RM8,878 each year.
