2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe vs 2020 4 Series Coupe Comparison | Is the new BMW 4 Series better?

[@mohammedawadud7238]

Very nice comparison!

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@mohammedawadud7238]

@@SamCarLegion yup very nice

[@mohammedawadud7238]

@@fitandover4046 Asalamualcum brother.

[@neelpalapally8681]

The 2021 grille has a nice car

[@SamCarLegion]

🤣

[@hemantchawla9133]

What about Audi and Lexus? No one threw tantrums then!

[@oresthse4668]

🤣

[@GreatBrittenK]

I like the inside design of the 2021 but the outside of the older model

[@autogsport6815]

Exactly

[@MrPsychopathYT]

I just bought a 2014 435i and it’s freaking amazing for its time, feels and looks and features just like a modern car

[@clarencenovak5515]

Indeed. I have a 2018 430i Grand Coupe. Great purchase

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

I have a 2019 430i Gran Coupe and it's still beautiful after 5 years. I would love the new interior, but can't get past that pig snout grille. I removed those hidious Pirelli P7 tires and replaced them with a radically quieter Michelin MXV4s. I know they are not run-flats, but now my car is very quiet even at 100kph.

[@golfbuddy1969]

I definitely like the older steering wheel over the new. But otherwise, I like the new. I’m fine with the grill, and really prefer the headlights and taillights of this 4 series over the new 3 series.

[@Anurag-bp7ku]

The reason for putting the grill on the 4 series compared to the 3 series was so that the 4 series would become distinguishable. They didn’t want the 4 series to be a “3 series with 2 doors”

[@SamCarLegion]

Good point

[@truxton1000]

So they decided to make it even more ugly.....great.

[@manoszervas9613]

Mmagnus much more interesting and unique , it’s not ugly at all , many people have changed their minds when they saw it in reality

[@truxton1000]

@@manoszervas9613 I have seen it and no, did not change my mind. Unique? Yes the grill is unique, but still ugly. The rest of the car could just as well come out from Korea, and from the side it has lines that is similar to a Mustang. Mustangs are ok, but I would not want a BMW that has copied design from a Mustang, and korean cars, sorry. BMW have messed up their designs many times, and this is one of them. Look at the classic E30 from the 80`s, a fantastic design, what on earth has happened?? History will of course judge these cars, I predict that in 20 years when these cars start to become classics the price on the older model will be much higher. I also doubt that this model will sell well compared to the old 4-series that was always well received, sold in good numbers and we all agreed they looked great, not only on paper but also in reality, no controversy at all...

[@jbermud2]

Not really given that the M3 also has it

[@_baller]

The BMW 4 series vs the dear God kill it with fire

[@daCorasla]

An awesome review with side by side comparisons. Loved it! Having recently bought the older model, I am biased :)

[@johngibbons808]

It seems to be splitting opinions massively this new grill....In my humble opinion the new grill looks better on certain colours and trims...

[@kubastachu9860]

New model may feel slower due to better silencing. I test drove it and at 180kph it didn't feel like I was speeding at all. It almost felt as if I was driving 80 on 50 or so. Didn't test drive the older model, but due to the price difference I've just ordered one ;)

[@desmondsolomon2809]

I just feel like the sides and rear of the car look more generic. I prefer the lines and edges of the previous Gen.

[@kellyanderson7115]

For me the front grill on the 2021 doesn't look bad at all. The problem is that if you live in a state that mandates front plates, the plate goes right in the middle of the grill which ruins it. In effect the smaller grill with the plate underneath is a better look.

[@simotylerr534]

First time i ve seen a deep comparaison like this, thanks a lot ❤

[@ELP1125]

At first I hated the new grille, but now I like it.

[@SamCarLegion]

Looks better in person

[@skinhealersmd6633]

I love it now

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

Until you buy the car, register it and install the license plate ,then, you will hate it again

[@fitandover4046]

I still prefer the 2020 version.

[@darian102030]

Took my previous gen 4 series for an oil change and saw a few of the new gen ones in person and they look extremely good up close. I want to get one so bad.

[@SamCarLegion]

in person yes

[@p.ludolf6691]

To see it in person did not change anything for me, beside the fact I realised the nightmare became reality.

[@darian102030]

Gabriel Ludolf 🤣 to each their own it’s definitely controversial. I hated the c7 corvette for a while til I started seeing them more.

[@p.ludolf6691]

@@darian102030 I understand that, but in this case it's nothing I could ever get used to... It just makes me sad when I look at all the legendary BMWs before the new 4 series and I see how many typical details they throw away.

[@darian102030]

Gabriel Ludolf respectable opinion. I at least think the m8 is gorgeous. The new 4 series still exterior wise doesnt beat the previous gen but the interior is miles ahead. Hopefully it grows on you😭

[@thomashogan1985]

New cabin with old body shape would be ideal

[@jakubsokal8390]

Used to be called a Bimmer, now it is a Beaver :)

[@quokkapirquish6825]

Great review, the thing about BMW design is that it grows on you.

[@SamCarLegion]

True

[@truxton1000]

Some people say the old model look “dated”. Well I don’t agree, but even if it did a new and “modern” design is not any better because it is new, as if the new and more modern design is a failure it’s not any better. It’s a bit like saying that Jaguar with the predecessor of the E-type made the E-type look “dated”, well the E-type was and is the much better design, and history judge it like that. Same as history will judge the F32 to be a much better design than this Mustang-BMW.

[@willblack2306]

Female car reviewers don't obsess about the size of the grill!

[@automotivetv9861]

I find the the new 4 series coupe sexy as well, I love it's grill it actually makes it look like a futuristic BMW. I agree with you about the downside of not having a manual hand brake tho, I mean how can they call it the ultimate driving machine with an e-brake!

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@SupermanOG]

What difference does that make to a driving experience for the vast majority of drivers ? You use that when parking only essentially - having a button to do that instead makes no difference.

[@automotivetv9861]

@@SupermanOG It's fun to pull it on u-turns or when it's snowing. You wouldn't know.

[@SupermanOG]

@@automotivetv9861 Riiiight....because that's what everyone usually does when driving their car. Stupid reason tbh.

[@automotivetv9861]

@@SupermanOG like I said, you wouldn't know.

[@niewinskipiotr1993]

Great side by side comparison

[@JeffCrowell11]

Great job Sam. I’m getting the previous model.

[@M4516-c9f]

Both beautiful , if you can afford the latest go for it!

[@alexorton4583]

This is very interesting comparison but I'm a little bit confused. I've been told that new 2021 430i drives and feels faster than 2020 430i. Perhaps it seems slower to you because new 4 series is slightly larger and not as low to the ground as 2020 430i???

[@SamCarLegion]

I was told the same way, I am still confused by it. I felt the 2020 model to much faster. Slammed my head a few times. I have no reasons to lie, and would never do so. Don’t forget the new one is heavier

[@alexorton4583]

@@SamCarLegion yes, new one is heavier, bigger and slight taller - it could be factor. Also, driving bigger cars you may not feel speed but I don't think that's the case. Perhaps 2020 430i is more aerodynamic? Also, tires may be factor - some tires can make your car slower. BTW. I'm not suggesting you are lying. I believe you, but i'm trying to figure out why new 2021 430i would feel slower. Maybe different xdrive system?

[@SamCarLegion]

@@alexorton4583 I think it has to do mostly with weight and of course shorter body on the older model. Tires were same set up, I believe all season on both.

[@manoszervas9613]

Definitely yes , new 4series is a great car and a game changer 😍

[@p.ludolf6691]

I'm out. I will continue the old game, when I buy the F32 430i in a couple of month. Maybe the last modern BMW I'll purchase.

[@yes8032]

Even tho I like the new one now I’d still go to the old one

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

The grill looks _much better_ with the front number plate fitted. 😎

[@EpicR_NL]

To me the new grill looks amazing! The bad thing is that the license plate will probably ruin the design. I hope the new gran coupe will get the new grill as well. If so I will for sure test drive it and put it on the list for next car.

[@PKAPE004]

That painting should belong to an art museum.

[@SamCarLegion]

Lol

[@WillBallForSoup]

The 4 series needed a refresh as they all started blending together. But they just went too big and ruined the grille.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

The U shaped DRLs aren't the most pronounced feature. They are just the shape that BMW uses for the base cheapest headlights to distinguish them from cars that have adaptive headlights. The front has always been different on all BMW coupes.

[@danbernstein4694]

I went from a 2016 f 30 to a 2019 g 20 330i. IMO, the g20 is much better than the f30- interior, steering, suspension, material quality, and yes its faster. I wonder whether this car is rwd. I test drove both versions, and the xdrive really gets the power down quicker than the rwd. The tested 0-60 times confirm this..

[@AharonDigilov]

I like the grill!

[@r.gelmers6580]

Talking about tech - when you remove all the design aspects, what does the new version actually bring in terms of functionality? Bigger / more screens, everything touch, no more physical buttons.. This is a step back, I think. What do you actually get in return? I would still choose the old gen because there is no real reason to go for the new one, except taste / fashion. Engine is also the same (B48).

[@user-bu8cx7hc6n]

It’s like that ugly child you learn to love

[@derinsamioglu9064]

Can't believe he said electrically operated handbrake is not practical 🤦‍♂️

[@00Seven1000]

Good review! Could it be that the new car isn't run in yet? Sometimes engines need around 5000 - 7000 miles to loosen up? or what about the weight difference between the 2 cars? Having said that I've seen a few youtube drivers with the M340d and compared to the 335d and there isn't any difference in speed (maybe M340d even a little slower) whereas on paper the M340d is supposed to be slightly quicker!? Again it could be due to brand new cars again and the M340d is 1950kg for touring!

[@SamCarLegion]

Maybe that could be

[@f32440i]

That's not applicable to modern cars you don't need to run in anything they are good to go out the box

[@AndreMarques45]

I wonder where people are going to put the license plates on.

[@p.ludolf6691]

It's located on the grill. And yes it looks awful.

[@jeffthornock8671]

I think the grill looks great and is already making the small grill models look dated!

[@XMG3]

I can confirm while having driven both, and I own the F32, my older F32 feels faster off the line than the new one lol, so not only is the grill preventing me from upgrading, the acceleration as well now, BMW really missed the mark with this new 4 series.

[@boeingdriver29]

M3 Competition is the ticket.

[@davidyunnan]

2021 charismatic design

[@djm58sk]

That new front end is a disaster. I'll be keeping my 2018 440 longer than I planned.

[@djrocc-jamaica3527]

What Color is the Blue? Artic Race?

[@mauriciocastro6363]

7:09, I suggest putting the numbers in the same order for both cars, with units as well.

[@gligatudor1]

Looks like a Mazda..especially the back.. SAD

[@zebgym]

When a vehicle journalist closes Coupe doors by pushing on the glass... Nice comparison though

[@hyungrok4746]

great Comparison !!!

[@aharonahamoments358]

Brother I just met you but you always know what to say!

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

The grille might grow on you as long as you don't drive the car on the road and have to strap the license plate on.

[@mahammadshariff4257]

How was the exterior sound?

[@truxton1000]

The new model does not look good compared to the old which had a more clean/precise and classic design language, the new model looks like a badly designed Mustang, random lines, half finished.. That the new model is not as sporty to drive, feels slower, has bigger screens inside which I absolutely hate, more difficult to access the rear seats, is heavier, electronic handbrake. It`s larger, heavier, taller. It`s not the first time BMW design a car that is inferiour to the older model. Where did the Hofmeister kink go?? The rear fender looks like a cheap feminine Korean design, and the grill?? No, I much prefer the old design, that the new car is quieter and feels more stable on the road is irrelevant as the old model is still excellent in those respects. I drove recently 1600 miles in two days in my 2019 430i, got out tired yes as it was two days without sleep but what a brilliant long distance cruiser, good seats and a very good package overall.

[@jeffc9119]

It’s still a no for me. I am a Current 2018 440 m owner, will not get the new one when my lease is up in 1.5yrs. I do like how the new m3 looks including the grill treatment, less pig like than the new 440.

[@luisfigointer]

Tall grill is a major turn off, looks like a BBQ. Same for the interior, especially the digital dashboard design. Older model is classier, looking better overall. What is the price difference like for like?

[@ohzzach4113]

I hate grille in 2021 .

[@MrDac0964]

love the new grill!!!

[@f32440i]

2nd gen is fugly. It just detracts from all positive elements.

[@Barren-MIND]

Didn't notice a difference in cabin noise, Only difference i saw was the bumpy ass ride in the 2020 430i 🤣

[@Peter-zw8yn]

I love the new grill, looks mean!

[@p.ludolf6691]

Kinda true. Meanest thing they could do to our eyes.

[@user-ig1ec1pu4d]

@@p.ludolf6691 🤣🤣true

[@daCorasla]

Gearbox in old f32 should have been in sport also, it changes faster even if you still leave it to auto shift :)

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

12:40 and wierdly enough the M3 does have the big grille? They really were scared of confirming the grille lol

[@aus7805]

Where Is the Hamburger for the grill? Ahah

[@trickytricky3862]

F32 looks way better from every angle than G22. Especially with m-performance parts. You should compare 440is instead as F32 has double exhaust topping this fake tips from G22.

[@franciscot775]

The new model looks like cleft lip

[@borky1987]

The new grill size is pointless, since you'll have your plates across it 🤷‍♂️

[@Husky._.cookie]

The new 4 series looks better, new style

[@velavanlaack9134]

You think the old model is better, it's because inflation😁

[@buickmaninc]

It's the gearing ratio

[@davideptr]

UNfortunately I cannot digest the rear tail of the new 4 series, looks too long: like convertible cadillac :-) Previous series was much better outside especially on the side back. I pulled the trigger on a 2023 2 coupe for this reason

[@zackamilee]

I think the kidneys are way too loud and the car wasn’t as great looking. As someone who enjoyed the e46 and e92 I was honestly upset they changed it! The 2015 4 series imo was the sexiest thing ever! After a year of staring at that exact car I really enjoy it! I am trying to buy a house but this car has me heading a different route. My wife has threaten to divorce. And I’m ready to sign the paper work. Honey if you’re reading this I’m only kidding! I wouldn’t do any of this but please don’t divorce before I buy.

[@caloFi]

old one looks so much better

[@gregs8685]

It’s hard to believe the BMW board signed off on this front end. It will definitely have a place on the all time ugliest car award, above the E65 745i and E63 645i. It also drives like the bloated turd that is is.

[@sethscars]

Old looks way better

[@StreetBob-tn1ed]

its spiolt the best looking car on the market

[@darrenwalters6339]

Change your opinion of that grill eventually???? I don’t think so make 🤢🤮

[@alliea3327]

Old one is really better !

[@Internationale1]

2021 front grill looks like two buck teeth 🦷🦷

[@daniellabadia300]

Buy the old one and sharap

[@Radiation580]

The new ones looks better

[@SamCarLegion]

Interesting

[@truxton1000]

Only people with no clue of design would say the new looks better, but a lot of people always prefer the new regardless of what I looks like, for no other reason that it’s new.

[@danceallurlife3508]

@@truxton1000 that argument could stand for people who say the older one looks better. Each to their own. The fact is that now the older models look dated as all cars regardless of the manufacturer will be going this way in the future. In every design there comes an evolving replacement this is inevitable so love it or not it’s here to change. You don’t have to by it so just stick with the outdated version

[@truxton1000]

@@danceallurlife3508 You are wrong, a bad design is a bad design regardless of age, the F32 was a good design from day one in 2014, and the new 2021 model is a bad design regardless how old it is. You must be a person that think the New model is always better regardless how ugly it is, says something about how you cannot buy good taste.

[@truxton1000]

@@mislavkonjik2827 It is without doubt better in some respects, but design is a huge step backwards, and all those touchscreens is a major pain so many will still prefer the old model, and I’m one of them.

[@frankgilbert9907]

This dude repeated himself too many times.

[@truxton1000]

I thought this new design was hideous when it came out, some say it would “grow on you”. Well the more I look the worse it gets, it’s a VERY bad design. Looks like a smaller version of the Mustang, and not a very good one either. Only people with no aesthetic vision would say it’s a good design. Well if it was a Ford it would be acceptable, but NOT as a BMW. I am 100% sure when this car gets old enough to be a classic it will be regarded much lower in price than the F32, as that was a well designed car.

[@SloBimmers]

I own a M440i. Parked next to a mustang yesterday. There is literally not ONE thing that is even similer in the design….

[@truxton1000]

@@SloBimmers You must be joking, I see a lot of similarities. Not 100% of course but the design language is very similar. Compared to the old 4-series the design will never go into history as a great looking BMW. Fact.

[@SloBimmers]

@@truxton1000 not imo. They refined the design. Softened it. Kind of like the Z8 bmw. The design language isn’t even Close bro what are you saying… I think it looks good, that’s why I bought one. I like the headlights, taillights, 3/4 view, the front end looks odd stock because of the grill color, the silver dashes make it look cheap. In canada they offer a M performance variant that has a Carbon Fiber Kidney Grill and gloss black mesh finish, looks 10 times better. I was originally buying an M340i but when I got to the dealership I picked the M440i as I tend to like coupes better.

[@SloBimmers]

@@truxton1000 but to each their own. Looks are subjective. I like all of bmws Designs besides the new shit they’re making such as the XM, iX, new 5 series those cars are hideous

[@truxton1000]

@@SloBimmers History will judge the post 2022 design as less than the previous. Mark my words it’s a quit badly designed car.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

🤢🤮

[@TheMayorTravels]

You complain to much! Faster faster faster! You want ticket? Smh. 2021 is much better stop crying

[@Criggs]

Ah it’s growing on me

[@AnneSong-d8u]

2021

[@Philmoscowitz]

Are you crazy? The new model is ugly AF!

[@r.gelmers6580]

..

[@Nuclearroots_]

🤮🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@fadyissa8322]

I think it's ugly