2021 BMW M3 Competition review. Is this actually the new M5?

The 2021 G80 M3 Competition boasts 510bhp and 650Nm, giving it serious performance but is it now more of an M5 replacement than a true M3 of old? Find out here..
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[chrisreadman]

Harry is like your dad. Knows everything and explains what you need to know about cars.

[erniccl]

What I love about Harry garage is the fact that he is clear succinct and no over the top facial expressions and the ridiculous exclamations of pleasure..

[HGX]

The BMW M2 is the new M3.
The new M3 is basically an M5.
The new M4 is basically an M6

[nepaleseman]

I love Harry's reviews on any car that he does. No exaggeration or BS just a real informed review. I love how Harry does not just focus on the positives but also he is not frightened to discuss and shortcomings. I too feel the M3's are now as a large as an M5.

[mnyshp]

They’ll highlight the “enormous weight loss of 50kg” in the next iteration...

[scottjohnson]

From America guy is great. I like the Brit style of reviewing. Can’t put my finger on it.

[gavinspooner]

I always like the way Harry points out the negatives

[DigitalJunior]

Love your calm and methodical manner Harry.

[englishmaninfrance]

Talking of size, the VW Polo is now the size of a Golf, the Ford Fiesta is now the size of a Focus .
All cars seem to be getting bigger . Mini Countryman is MASSIVE

[BM_PAZ]

The release of this car has done wonders for Alfa Romeo, it's re-ignited so much interest in the Giulia QV.

[aoamchart]

Yep, my same thoughts. It's such a heavy and large car now, that it seems more like a M5. It makes you appreciate the outgoing M2C/CS.

[HoratioHoodoo]

Henry Catchpole, Harry, Harris. All we need.

[JayRicci]

That front end 🤦🏾‍♂️ come back Chris Bangle, all is forgiven - EDIT: and if you are paying 6k for the carbon pack then youre as mad as a box of frogs

[paulnash]

I have just bought a new car (second hand) and I can't stop looking at it out the window. If I'd bought one of these, I'd have to keep the curtains closed!

[sagetheowlfatfeathery]

The word you’re searching for is “overstyled”.

[DueVolvi]

This thing makes me love the E46 M3 even more!

[bertramspielt]

I saw one a few days ago in Salzburg, yellow, with a Munich reg..
First thing: it is really a big car. Second: it is ugly. The kidney grill is not the worst, there are too many lines - it looks like a cheap tuning on an expensive car.
The sound is really beautiful, not too loud, a good voice indeed.
What I don't understand... So many carbon parts to save wight - and then 1.7 tons? Well, electric seats and a motorized bootlid will add a bit, but why is this thing so heavy? BMW should walk into their museum and study, what the meaning of an M3 is....
Thanks for this video - as always, many information. Well done!
Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹!

[salvi]

As much as I don’t like the fussy styling and that grille, one positive is that bmw at least kept the straight 6 in the new M3, what with rivals like the new C63 coming as a 4 cylinder hybrid

[JoeAchilles]

Another brilliant review Harry, agree with everything 👌 Looking forward to mine arriving in a few weeks...

[fitnesspoint]

Body work reminds of a fussy 80's CRT TV, with the screen framed in a frame in a frame with anther frame around that encased in a big shell. Modern OLEDs have a screen with a minimal-barely- there-bezel.