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BMW M4 Coupé vs Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: the short answer
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Specification
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Maximum Power
M4 Coupé390 kW
Spectre Series II442 kW
Maximum Torque
M4 Coupé650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
Spectre Series II1015 Nm
Engine Size
M4 Coupé2993 cc
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
M4 Coupé12.5 km/l
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Ground Clearance
M4 Coupé140 mm
Spectre Series II-
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Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Model Introduced Year
2020
2026
Generation
G82 full-M high-performance coupé with M xDrive, active M differential and M-specific chassis systems.
Spectre Series II, the 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Facelift History
Current updated G82-generation M4 Competition Coupé with the South African AWD configuration.
Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with a re-engineered battery, longer range, quicker charging and expanded Bespoke choices
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2026-present
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Coupé
Ultra-luxury electric super coupe
Vehicle Type
Car
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Length
4801 mm
5490 mm
Width
1887 mm
2015 mm
Height
1398 mm
1585 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
440 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2925 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2205 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
-
Rear Headroom
940 mm
-
Front Legroom
1035 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Engine Code
B48
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
6
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
390 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
1015 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Separately Excited Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
290 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.5 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
151.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
347 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
112.4 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
195 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
5 h 45 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
28 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
-
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic single-speed
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
-
Drivetrain
RWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Full-time
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
59
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20.2-21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range Real World Highway
360 km
380 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
515 km
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Airbags
6
-
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
-
AEB
Yes
-
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Hill Hold
Standard
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
-
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Cruise Control
Yes
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
-
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
360 Degree Camera
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
-
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Seat Material
Individual Special Leather Upholstery
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Heated Seats
Front
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
-
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Power front windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
-
Push Button Start
Yes
-
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
-
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Power-operated bootlid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
-
AC Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
-
USB Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
14.9
-
Touchscreen
14.9
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Ethereal Blue and near-limitless Bespoke exterior finishes
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
255/45 R22 catalogued base fitment
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
-
Wheel Rim Size
19"/20" M forged wheels Double-spoke style 826 M Bicolour Black / MT
22-inch base fitment; 23-inch forged wheels available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Air suspension
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Price Zar
2230000 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
2230000
-
Starting Price Zar
2230000
-
Spec
M4 Coupé
Spectre Series II
Warranty
Yes
4-year initial vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
-
First four years
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