Verdict
The G29 is 28% more powerful, while the E89 Facelift is about 24% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM359,800✓ | RM475,230 |
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 184 hp at 5,000 rpm | 255 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 1,250 rpm | 400 Nm at 1,550 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90.1 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11.1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 232 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 159 g/km | 149 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,324 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,291 mm | 1,304 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,496 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | 1,495 kg | 1,491 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 310 litres✓ | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 255/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Star Spoke Style 290 Alloy | 18" Double Spoke Style 798M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Star Spoke Style 290 Alloy | 18" Double Spoke Style 798M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | M Sport Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Flat Tyre Indicator |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED light bar with normal bulb brake light | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | BMW Professional Audio with MP3 compatible CD Drive + 6 Speakers | 10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 12-speaker Harman Kardon Surround 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 | Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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.
