Verdict
The BMW M4 Coupe is the hard-edged choice: its 530 hp, 650 Nm inline-six and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time put it in another performance league than the CLE’s 255 hp, 400 Nm and 6.2 seconds. But the Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM359,912 less at RM518,888, has a 460-litre boot, seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and a four-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the M4’s RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM380 is part of a much dearer ownership proposition. The CLE is the more rational premium coupe; the M4 is for buyers who will use its pace.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than the RM359,912 saving.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the lower RM380 annual road tax, a four-year warranty and more comfort and driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888.
- Performance: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp, 400 Nm and 6.2 seconds.
- Road tax: BMW M4 Coupe RM2,113 per year; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM380 per year.
- Boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 litres; Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 litres.
- Safety: BMW M4 Coupe has six airbags and no blind-spot information system; Mercedes-Benz CLE has seven airbags and blind-spot information system.
- Warranty: BMW M4 Coupe has a two-year manufacturer warranty; Mercedes-Benz CLE has a four-year manufacturer warranty.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm from a 2,993 cc twin-turbo inline-six.
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time with all-wheel drive.
- M Adaptive Suspension and staggered 19-inch front, 20-inch rear forged wheels.
- Costs RM359,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLE.
- RM2,113 annual road tax is RM1,733 higher.
- Smaller 440-litre boot, six airbags and no blind-spot information system.
CLE
- RM380 annual road tax and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
- Seven airbags, blind-spot information system and adaptive cruise control.
- Powered front seats with memory, heating and ventilation, plus a panoramic glass roof.
- 255 hp and 400 Nm trail the BMW M4 Coupe’s 530 hp and 650 Nm.
- Its 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.7 seconds behind the BMW M4 Coupe.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM878,800 | RM518,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 530 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 255 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Forged Alloys | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Forged Alloys | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) |
| 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 with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear 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 | 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 |
| 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 | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 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 & CLE for sale
M4 Coupe vs CLE FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz CLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is better for lower running costs, equipment and warranty coverage. The BMW M4 Coupe is decisively better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds against the CLE’s 6.2 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM359,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLE. Its annual road tax is also RM1,733 higher.
Which coupe has more practical luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has the larger boot at 460 litres, 20 litres more than the BMW M4 Coupe’s 440 litres. Both are four-seat, two-door coupes.
