The invention provides a metal graphene composite material and a preparation method thereof, relating to the field of materials. The metal graphene composite material comprises a metal substrate, a copper infiltration layer and a graphene film, wherein the metal substrate is in metallurgical bonding with the copper infiltration layer; the graphene film grows on the outer surface of the copper infiltration layer. The preparation method of the metal graphene composite material comprises the following steps: forming the copper infiltration layer on the surface of the substrate, and forming the graphene film on the surface of the copper infiltration layer. According to the metal graphene composite material, because graphene has excellent mechanical property, the lubricating performance of the graphene film on the surface of pure metals or alloys is greatly improved, the friction force on the surfaces of the pure metals or alloys is reduced, and the lubricating life of the pure metals or alloys is prolonged. According to the preparation method of the metal graphene composite material, graphene can grow on large-area metal materials, a copper foil does not need to be corroded, the preparation process is simple, the production cost is low, and industrial production is convenient.