Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the rational fast coupe here at RM878,800, leaving a vast RM1,004,088 gap to the RM1,882,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The AMG earns its sports-car billing with 577 hp and 800 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 315 km/h; the BMW posts 530 hp, 650 Nm, 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h. But the M4 brings four seats, a 440-litre boot and a 2,857-mm wheelbase, where the AMG has two seats, 351 litres and 2,700 mm. Its RM2,113 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM6,549.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you need four seats, a 440-litre boot and near-AMG pace without spending an extra RM1,004,088.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if its 577 hp, 800 Nm, 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315-km/h top speed matter more than rear-seat and luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Output: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- Performance: BMW M4 Coupe 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds and 315 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW M4 Coupe has 4 seats and a 440-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 2 seats and a 351-litre boot.
- Road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549 per year.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe 2 years plus a 5-year extended warranty; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4 years.
M4 Coupe
- Four seats and 40:20:40 split-folding rear backrest.
- 440-litre boot, 89 litres larger than the AMG GT's.
- Lower annual road tax by RM4,436.
- 47 hp and 150 Nm behind the AMG GT.
- 0.3 seconds slower to 100 km/h, with a 65-km/h lower top speed.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315-km/h top speed.
- AMG Active Ride Control, active anti-roll stabilisation, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- Costs RM1,004,088 more.
- Only two seats and a fixed rear seat, versus the BMW's four seats and split-folding rear backrest.
- 351-litre boot is 89 litres smaller, while annual road tax is RM4,436 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags |
| 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 Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| 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 | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Laserlight | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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.
Used M4 Coupe & AMG GT for sale
M4 Coupe vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is better for outright numbers: 577 hp, 800 Nm, 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 315 km/h. The BMW M4 Coupe is the better choice for four-seat usability, its 440-litre boot and far lower ownership entry cost.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,004,088 more than the BMW M4 Coupe. It also carries RM6,549 annual road tax, compared with RM2,113 for the BMW.
Which coupe is more practical for daily use?
The BMW M4 Coupe is clearly more practical. It has four seats, a 40:20:40 split-folding rear backrest, rear air-conditioning and a 440-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has two seats, a fixed rear seat and a 351-litre boot.
