BMW M4 Competition 2021 review: is this 503bhp super coupe the best M car yet?

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This is the all new BMW M4. On paper, the latest generation of Munich's hot two-door offers huge promise: the already capable 4 Series is boosted courtesy of a M-Division's 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight six with a thumping 503bhp and 650Nm of torque. So is it the sharpest BMW coupe to date? Steve Sutcliffe gets behind the wheel and gives it a grilling.
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[@GeordieAmanda]

Thank goodness they let the voice of reason do this review. Thanks Steve :)

[@Jamaica121289]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@goddersgti]

Yeah, my favorite and possibly the best car reviewer out there.

[@minimead368]

He’s still up there with the best car journalist/reviewers out there. It’s a shame we didn’t get a longer video like you did with other channels

[@andyramone8497]

Well said. This is experience speaking here.

[@aklisparta3790]

You sir need to have your own KZbin channel

[@iwillcritiqueyou22]

right !

[@minimead368]

Steve Sutcliffe, still up there with the best car journalist/reviewers out there. Auto Express you need to make these videos longer

[@KandiMan]

The looks have grown on me - looks fantastic here.

[@almac9203]

The darker colors hide the grill better. It looks like an angry beaver.

[@vesuviusenigma7739]

Ex- hater

[@antholito]

Looks like Darth Vader when it's in black

[@margle2699]

The grill works much better with that colour combination

[@kalan91]

Still looks like a nightmare.

[@anwarabdullah8581]

​@@kalan91 agreed.

[@dajuice4200]

I usually get 3 or 4 new car videos of the same car in my feed. I wait to watch yours first. Steve is the best.

[@Mutedx0331]

The grille looks far better in neutral colors.

[@asb1619]

That's they key; go with a black or Dravit grey and the grille stands out 50% less in my opinion.

[@Mutedx0331]

@@asb1619 I feel like it’s look good if it was in red too or like a sunrise orange..the showcase green color they debuted with just doesn’t sit well idk why.

[@peterhammer6915]

I saw today an M3 in Tanzanite blue, looked really really good, did not see that coming...

[@Mutedx0331]

@@peterhammer6915 yeah I saw one in white, I don’t think it was M-Line tho, but it was a 4 series but it was nice, the black grille actually complimented the white really well.

[@vesuviusenigma7739]

@@Rod2944 when they revealed the prototype months ago and haters started criticism of it I said that they would come around; you don't hear them now !

[@mukidiaja]

Thank you Steve. You're the best for sportier car reviewer

[@shoeyh5169]

Can always rely on Steve for a solid review

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

the proverbial kitchen sink!!! love the way you put it!!!

[@dfernandesish]

Thank you Steve ... when you did the first review of the M4 comp . I had made up my mind and bought one ... every single day I drive it I have a big smile .... I love the new M4 and the grill is growing on me ....🤩

[@dimos15]

The best channel.

[@sgr995]

This is the best review for the car. Nice seen you again!

[@grahamsalmons2027]

You can watch any of the other reviews, but honestly I wait until I see Steve drive the car before I form an opinion. Brilliant summary, can’t wait for the track video

[@nunolopes1112]

Steve we need you! top review

[@carlrea]

A fantastic road just not long enough. Car is amazing dynamically and looks better in a dark colour but I just can't get over that grill. Fantastic review by Steve as always.

[@workspilot.]

Excellent work in the content.

[@stevenbabe4666]

Love your voice and how you describe things. It makes me miss living in London so much. I just got the 2021 M440IX and I love the car. I think this new interior is nice and would love this model.

[@4gosselin]

Steve great work. Keep your amazing insight and talent for the spoken word coming.

Steve. The best voice in this biz

[@destinationbikeatboxhillin8255]

The M4 has gained weight but you appear to have lost some! Well done Steve.

[@Jannajx5]

Looks so good in this color

[@Rodisflawless]

Funny how every reviewer so far is saying different things about the brakes, the steering or the gearbox. Goes to show how subjective all those reviews are.

[@DeanoTXR53]

I mean, it makes sense when each of those individual components can be individually set by the driver to comfort, sport, sport plus. If you don’t get your settings right, you might compromise your experience. It’s insanity to me honestly

[@rllyhim2621]

I’ve heard almost the same thing every time

[@infidel900rr]

Steve Sutcliffe is great!! thanks

[@azaboy2]

Wow, looks quite good in grey

[@graemes8628]

A proper wheelman. In a world of so called car influencers who frankly haven't got a clue, thankfully we still have proper automotive journos like Steve who can actually tell you whether you should buy a car or not. Steve you're more of an influencer to me (I've owned 3 M3's and 3 911's among many others) than all of the new lot (buy a car, wrap it, change the exhaust, drive it round central London a few times, un wrap it, sell it - yawn yawn) put together. Long may you continue.

[@peterbennpan7288]

I'm saving this to watch on my 4k TV with headphones

[@ravichandranguruvalu683]

What watch are you wearing Steve, looks great.

[@prabhugautham]

Just perfectionist and an excellent review video. No nonsense review video and the voice is just awesome to hear also helps me to watch the video without any disturbance too.

[@rdab700]

This is the exact spec I want.

[@carsandcountries4898]

Good review as always sir i understand ur review and accent very nicely nd very well put together

[@VAYBACHkhan]

Best done video/review ! Professionally .

[@Eyeball1980]

Brilliant review and awesome footage, stunning BMW 🔥🔥🔥👌🏻

[@AP-rj5gr]

Well done steve, looks like its moved a class above again, bigger, heavier, more power. Cant wait for an e30 style M car a new 0.5 series maybe??

[@jermainejameel8093]

Steve Sutcliffe is one of the few car guys who reviews cars sensibly, thoroughly and without the comedic nonsense. A car journalist of the highest order.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video 😊

[@ryb2189]

I hear Steve I start to tune in more great review.

[@VuongTrantrade]

that is beautiful color on the m4

[@Chris-nj1mr]

In the darker colours, with a number plate, these look stunning! In the lighter colours they grill looks too pronounced making it look dreadful

[@ahdi77]

Thank you

[@JAMY77777]

Good to listen to a review without the usual swearing .

[@peterhammer6915]

Thnks for a really good review! I find it funny that most here comment about the front and about the weight knowing nothing about how it drives. 1. The grill looks considerably better live, I hated it in pictures but actually liked it when I saw an Tanzanite blue G80 today 2. The weight is zero problem if the chassis is engineered well. I have driven several times an Taycan 4S. That car weights about 2300 and is still nimble as a 911. And no I am not joking. 3. Biggest issue for me is missing of the DCT, but maybe the ZF is better here than in the F90, where it sucks

[@thomascole9308]

Looking trim there steve!

[@tonywencil8450]

Steve is a boss

[@carloscostaXX]

Brutalist architecture on wheels. Cool.

[@nasrjibril3307]

Beautiful car

[@santana9537]

🔥🔥🔥 M3 over anything In class 😍

[@maxmustermann318]

Love it!

[@cgtpotomac]

Sutcliffe is one of the most underrated reviewers to ever grace KZbin. Technical knowledge and reviews fairly.

[@MrTyrrell86]

I may have to purchase , but which one ? M3 or M4 ? And should i wait for xdrive ?

[@khaledkhaled-dg3wp]

Absolutely a masterpiece WoW !! I mean look at it.

[@robby8384]

You need to go to specsavers

[@mlukubone7134]

This color suits it better than yellow 🥰

[@tbirdboy]

That voice I recognize within a second. I just stopped, download the video, setup my Bluetooth speakers then go!

[@Tracertme]

My wife's Z4 with the 1M engine has 500Nm but it's limited until in third gear and I fixed that by removing the terrible run flat's with some Michelin 4s now it sticks like glue... and improves the ride 10 fold... The dual clutch box is still the cream for a drivers car.. its a shame BMW reduced costs by sticking in the ZF box in this new M4 model.

[@doctorbashir3497]

I’m sure it’s a fantastic drive. But even in Grey, the grille is horrible

[@powwow60]

I like the front end of the car. I have trouble with the area above the rear wheel arches. Looks a bit dull there. I don't like how the rear window slightly stray upwards near the back end of it. Looks dull and makes the area between the wheel arches and the rear window too big. In that regard the M3 looks better. Really nice car though!

[@JurisKankalis]

How is it a single clutch box? Don't automatic boxes at this amount of gears (9) have at least 3 clutch packs?

[@Onestopgas1]

Steve dear man, as always the 🥜🥜🥜

[@tumimokoena4404]

I like how he didn't mention the grille and focused on what matters. The stories about that grille are tired and besides, the looks are subjective!

[@donyakusa9187]

I like the front-end. I don’t see what all the fuss is about regarding the grill.

[@yjasper8411]

honestly, i have zero problems with the new grill, don't know whats all the fuss is about

[@magnustan841]

BMW is deeply rooted in the hearts of many car enthusiasts and we are shallow people for the most part, not the most technical. So when they change their design language, fans go up in arms.... I didn’t like it at first, but it’s growing on me quite okay, get it in Isle of Man Green, and you have a beauty! Bottom line, fans hate change, that’s the reason for all the fuss.

[@agungbuana6796]

Whats bhp? Whats the coversion rate to metric hp?

[@bto7779]

Haven’t seen one instance of true enthusiasm from all the KZbin reviews of this car so far. Like they all grudgingly arrive at ‘it’s an okay M car’.

[@sutats]

Sweet ride. Would be cool to have a manual option.

[@lighteningbolt6397]

There is a manual version available but not in uk 🤦‍♂️

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Yes 👏 I’m getting older, but that is a crazy amount of money for a car 🚘 My first BMW 3 series $28,000! I don’t think that car would make me happier in the long run.

[@stevehall99]

Your fave track is Llandow over Anglesey? Seriously? :D

[@WhiteMouse77]

My bi-fuel MPV with both 50litres fuel tanks fulled up weighs 1800kg….no matter how much you make car pushed down to the road its overweight always makes you feel the immense side force that is strongly worrying experience when cutting corners...and all the tweaks masking it make you deaf to lethal risk and closer to point of no return.... Genuine feature of real sport car is agility and nimble handling giving you experience of organic connection with the machine that essentially whispers where are its limits ..

[@QBIX04]

Steve! You lost some weight due to heavier new M4? You look better!

[@venom5809]

How did someone present this design and not get immediately fired? How the hell did this thing get approved? 🤦‍♂️

[@rideswithseb]

Restricted the torque in the lower gears? That’s so frustrating. I’d rather buy one and put semi slicks on and make it stupid fast. I don’t want any power restrictions...

[@gmonsen]

Not sure what this is other than a heavy, turbocharged 4 wheel computer. I own an original E30 M3 and there is simply no connection with these in any way. Completely opposite cars. This one does nothing for me, but the Game-Boy crowd should love it.

[@nasosnasos8054]

Love

[@shakesnbake]

In grey, suddenly that beaver tooth grill becomes acceptable. Great review as always from the master!

[@GTI_CHHA]

Dravit grey to be precise :-)

[@m420xx5]

What is this colour called?

[@moiggc]

And no cringeworthy comments of the grill... Steve, you're my new favorite auto journalist!

[@gavinarber8802]

The most beautiful thing in that video was your watch Steve . Which make and model are you wearing ??

[@Paul_Holman]

Removed a couple of doors from the M3??? What?

[@ciaranburke3243]

It is over priced and over complicated and will go spectacular wrong, probably the best bmw out there, love it 🤩

[@jamespink4202]

The nose looks spectacular in that colour... there, I said it!

[@yugas147]

Watch? I like it

[@sly9263]

if BMW can ever reliably fix their oil consumption issues, which plagues many of their engines, the S55 would be great

[@petemayes1940]

A brand new Alpina B3 Conv in 2004 was £40k dead......£62k in todays money......these prices are nuts

[@stephentilley6645]

Will it sound any good from the outside?

[@MKitson]

Nope

[@TheAboriginal1]

Cannot control my hate for this new grille

[@MATASSAN07]

Hi Steve...you looked slimmer now. Awesome..🖐️👍👍👍👍🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@superchargedturbo]

It has a torque converter

[@petercavellini3232]

Autocar are doing it the other way round, either way, this is all the performance you need on the Road.

[@replica00000]

The car in this spec awakens feelings of want in me I didn't know were possible. At some point in the not too distant future I will replace my e92 M3 Competition with this car.

[@jurassicjai9055]

I wouldn't sell an E92 M3, it's one of the best cars I've ever had the pleasure of driving. Keep it and add this beast to your collection if possible - pretty sure they'd compliment each other. Cheers :)

[@pokegan52]

If you are planning on selling, PLEASE let me know

[@Mexxx65]

FACT; 2021 BMW M4 Competition's 3.0L 6 cylinder twn-turbo engine has the exact SAME torque output as the NA 6.1L BMW V12 engine in the original McLaren F1 road car.

[@bighands69]

Now imagine if the same technology was applied to the V12. What sort of performance could it have?

[@vladsta3833]

Anyone know the name of the colour? Dravit Grey?

[@jjdonegan2468]

Correct!

[@MrCalvous]

Best M car, e46 M3 all day!

[@jimcolless6931]

That watch is hurting my eyes.Get yourself a Rolex mate.

[@ziggyfreud5357]

No comment on appearance ?

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Beautiful car. It looks like a hyper car.

[@peterbennpan7288]

Yes yes yes........Stevie boy.........😁😁😆😄😃😀

[@seanoconnor8135]

Single clutch gearbox?? It's a torque converter auto is it not?

[@seanoconnor8135]

PS not surprised by the fuel consumption when it weighs that much...

[@WIGGYDON1]

Yeah!! Steve!!! I really hate bmw's (merc guy) but it's Steve so I watch🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mattgraver3604]

This bloke sounds like Chris Harris, cool review though

[@jonathank4416]

11 mpg. Wow

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Give me a Giulia GTA!! Sexier with a deep soul not as mechanical ⚙️