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

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

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..

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

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.

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

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

Love your calm and methodical manner Harry.

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

I always like the way Harry points out the negatives

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

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.

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!

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

A face only a mother could love

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

One thing I like about your reviews? Your never insulting. You point out the things you disagree with, and still manage to maintain a professional demeanor. Well done!

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

Henry Catchpole, Harry, Harris. All we need.

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.

This thing makes me love the E46 M3 even more!

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 🇦🇹!

Hope to see a Renault 5 Turbo on the channel some day!

I read this week that the next C63 AMG will have a 4 cylinder hybrid instead of a V8 🤦🏾‍♂️ The new M3's grille is controversial, but at least it still has a somewhat characterful engine in it

The last generation 3-series dimensions before this model was already on par with a late 80's 750i. To compare it to a 5-series makes sense in more than one way.

Can we get Harry's Garage to 1 million Subs!!! The finest car reviews on youtube. This is Best review of the G80 M3 Comp thus far.

To me it looks to much like a fussy Hyundai. Even inside its all a bit tasteless. However the tech and engine really get my interest. The Giulia QV has such a lovely light front end, engine and looks to boot. This thing has to be pretty special dynamically to come close.

Seriously Annoying that manufacturers make cars bigger and pop them up into the next size range...! It makes no sense imho

86K? Get a base 911 for that, I know what I’d prefer to rock around in. Nevertheless great review by Harry, styling has grown on me - BMW daring to be a bit different when a lot of cars seem to be clones of each other.

Yeah, it's a nice uhh... colour. Jag still looking beautiful though!

Best looking Bmw ever made by a mile, and best seats ever fitted to a road car

It keeps getting bigger and heavier. In a few years, it will be an SUV.

Great video and great car. The analogy of it being placed like the m5 used to be is spot on, and I think is a really good positioning as £110k for an m5 comp is too much but although £80k for an m3 comp is high, it is attainable with pcp deals now. Thanks again.

On that grille, the car being a darker colour and having the numberplate across it both help

Having had a Bimmer with the dual clutch transmission and having driven one with the ZF 8 speed I would say that I much prefer the ZF8 speed for normal road use.

If the competition has the (electric) bucket seats the later special edition must be a full carbon car, right? This is getting bananas

Sunday evening and Harry's Garage. Good.

Starting to get a bit brave with the editing there Harry, cutting away at 65 and the revs still rising......

Tbh, I'll still struggle to justify the looks to myself every morning

650Nm, Harry please could you do a video to illustrate how performance has developed over time? How the 911’s have got faster/heavier or this M3 against Countach and McLaren F1? Thank you.

Watchable, level-headed and hype-free review as always. For me, I'd go for an Alpina B3. This new M3 is a bit too much...as good as the its mechanicals are, it's all a bit tasteless.

The crease where the rear door meets the wheel arch is a dogs dinner, what were they thinking?!

Great video. The M3 looks massive! Grill is ok for me, but would prefer it smaller so the number plate can sit below it. Still feel Harry would have been the better choice to front Top Gear.

The G80 is three inches longer than an E34 M5 (4794mm/4720mm), seven inches wider (1903mm/1720mm) and 1.6 inches taller (1433mm/1392mm). It weighs almost exactly the same as an E34 M5 (within 15kg). I remember driving an E34 twenty five years ago or so and thinking it was pretty big car at the time.

On the subject of weight, I can't help thinking electric boot opening, electric seats etc are all just a setup for the later 'CS' version that has over-hyped weight savings 😋

Just when one thinks that BMW design can not get worse they do something like this. It is like they want owners to be excusing their looks as part of the price of ownership.

I'm slowly getting used to the new look. By the time they replace it with something else I might actually like it - like the Chris Bangle designs.

Great review as always Harry. Plus extra marks for the slick and very precise editing...camera shot cuts away just in time as it hits 60 each time 😉😂

Last but not least. In fact, this is my favourite review of the new M3 so far. The comparison with the styling of the P8 was very telling.

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This is why I subscribe. While other RU-vidrs are raving about these “fantastic” seats, Harry is the first person I’ve seen who gives a no nonsense, well supported opinion about the lack of practicality with these seats. Oh well...guess BMW is doing it for the love of money🤷🏾‍♂️

"On the flipside it's gained a bit of weight like all of us during lockdown" Me: Looks at my larger them normal belly.. Yep you're spot on about that!

Love the grill and the other details. The grill is like Bangle's time. People disliked Bangle's designs but sales went up. They also need extra cooling for a twin turbo of that heft, so it is a functional solution too.

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

I was impressed when you closed the door with the door camera on and how little vibration there was.

It’s like they saw the Type R styling and said “oh yes, we’ll have a bit of that!”

Price point had gone crazy with these. As has the weight and looks. Interesting to see how many they sell compared to previous gens...

Can’t they just call the M4 the M3 coupé? Like going back to the E36 M3 or the E92 M3 where you had the option of a coupe or saloon

Nice one H. I have to say I was waiting for your review of the new M Car... because it would be "sensible" and "balanced" and there's no hint of anyone "trying to be Clarkson" 🙄So .... Had my M4 since 19th March and I absolutely love it. Coming from the F80 series M4, I was slightly concerned it wouldn't do it for me like my 2017 version did for the last 4 years, however, 5 minutes into owning it, and comparing side by side, it does indeed make the F80 series look old hat . So from being one of those RU-vidrs who initially moaned about "what have they done" I tip my hat to the designers and devs at BMW M in creating such a complete car, designed to do what it should do with lot's more included. You don't feel like you're driving a supercar" until you reach the areas around 5000rpm with sport shift settings, so you can tootle around comfortably and look reasonable inconspicuous when pulling into a client's car park I guess. Saying that, a few people enjoy taking photo's but I think it's simply due to a new model release.Thanks for the vid - be interesting to see what your thoughts are on the new M4 too. Drive safe.

Harry’s multitasking with 2 watches 🙂

Great review Harry....well balanced and thoughtful comments as always...had an issue with that rear door wheel arch area too..it almost seems like the developers were given a very strict timeline to finish the design and didn’t have time to smoothen that out or the budget allocation for the car was burgeoning and a stop was called before they could get to it!!!😅

I’ve noticed Panerai on the left and Apple Watch on the right🤔

I love this channel. Harry has this sort of genteel, no-nonsense but detailed, easy-going way of reviewing cars that sort of cuts through all the decorum, fancy editing, and straight bull shit you see on other channels. Wish I had found this channel earlier.

The ZF 8HP is an amazing gearbox. Plus, the gearbox is super reliable and very low maintenance. You only need to change the fluids after 100000 KM. Compared to 50000 KM for DSG gearbox.

Great review as usual. But what on earth has happened to car prices?! Not just the M3, but generally....they are frankly ludicrous...incomprehensible.

BMW has a chance with this car now that the C63 is a 4 cylinder. I remember when AMG had no market so they went big V8, they may be betting too much on that 4 cylinder. 718 style sales disaster coming!?

Harry it looks like a car that will just feel better and better the longer you play with it. Another great video bud

The weight and price of this car is mind blowing, and my gawd it’s ugly...

Love the new "Get out of my way' face!! When you see one parked next to the old....you want the new!!

Continue to be shocked at how much more expensive this car is in the UK vs. the US now. The gap has gotten really wide.

Best review I've watched of this model. Almost looks appealing as a future purchase. Nice work Harry!

I get the impression it's pretty soft all round for an M product. Seems more like a very expensive 340i+. Leaves headroom for another hardcore version I guess.

The more of Harry’s videos I watch the more I think that Harry’s P7 & P8 are the match of all these cars and actually are the only two cars you need in your garage….. remembering of course that ‘need’ and ‘want’ are two different things 😆…. Keep the videos coming Harry!

Yes, M3 is the new M5, M5 is now M7 and M2 took the M3's place And I'm pretty sure BMW didn't save much weight with this gen, so the CS and other special models would have more room for weightloss

2:34 Now this is a person who knows their style. Spot on. I just love German design so so much. Beautiful. Haterz can shove their jealous bitter, outdated selves and stick to fiddling with their Gold-plated E92s in Gran Turismo on their PS5s!

The only opinion that really counts on RU-vid......thanks Harry

When the Mustang GT came to UK shores in 2015, it was said to be too big for British roads, too heavy and difficult to park. Well, this car is longer, taller, only 12mm narrower and 20Kg heavier than the 2015 Mustang GT.. Oh yeah, when first available, the GT was just over a third of the price of this M3 today too.

Such an in depth review as always Harry. In a world full of ‘influencer’ twats , who only have the ability to talk about what spec and if they have ordered it... your videos are a reminder why I loved car magazines so much. So much knowledge and proper enthusiasm. Cheers.

Thanks for pointing out that ugly are where the rear door meet the fender rear fender..its more of an issue to me than the grill

BMW's design team seems one big confused bunch these days... The engineering is good but it would be nice with a visual attractive package...

Whenever a new car is released, I always have a peek to see if Harry has got hold of it yet - that's where I'm going to get the contextual review rather than the over excited crazy one , or the 'walkaround' with no car content.

Great presentation but as for the car ... some of these designers are loosing the plot ... it’s bloody awful .... £80K ... bonkers !

Harry's Garage and Evo is absolutely Gold 🏆

I'm going to say it. I like the look of this M3, especially in this colour.

No longer an M3 and no longer desirable to its former fanbase. The first and last video of this monstrosity that I care to subject myself to, excellent review Harry.

The car appearing in your colour on the dash was already available on my 2016 Merc AMG, but tbf I haven't seen Harry testing any of those.

Harry, always a joy watching your videos. Did you have to get approval from BMW before you publish this video? Has it ever been the case that a manufacturer did ask you to review the video/review before you upload?

It's certainly not a bad car but I think my money would be better spent on a used M340i touring at under £40k. Most of the performance, with more comfort, practicality and lower running costs.

no searing or manical laughter..or bragging..just the facts..and a wry smile..he is not owned by anybody..Jay and Harry and Edd..my three amigos..

I quite like how it looks

I’m waiting on the face lift hoping they might tweak the front and the hood a little otherwise I’m going back to Audi RS5 after 3 M cars. I couldn’t agree more about the busy front it is the same impression I got when I saw one at the dealer.

I think the licence plate location actually help the styling case, but I guess when you see it in the flesh, it's much better than a picture. Great review as always. //Magnus Sweden.

I don't think the "standard" M3/4, even the Competition version, are meant to be lightweight. I'm sure they'll release some form of a CS or track-focused version later on.

I"ll take the Alfa Quadrifoglio anytime.the looks,engine and price are better value for money.

And thanks for another road (not track!) test.

All the You Tubers that sell Candy or raffle cars have them on order, then when it arrives it will be remapped so it's faster than all the others, that's the world we now live in, the materialistic generation with deep pockets.

Best M3 review I've seen, excellent! Agree with Harry as to the seats (hopping over de sides) and the nose (quite distinctive looking in a good way) and I would love to see the Touring!

I remember when BMW M cars were subtle, now they're crass, a little like the S and RS Audi's, most that I see seem to be driven by people selling little packets on street corners , fashion changes, style remains, I'll have a Lachs silver E28 M5 please, they can keep the new ones.

Great video, only thing I will never stop complaining, is that the rear lights on the Project should have been a bit more dark from the factory.

I own an E46 M3 and I won’t be selling it for one of these monstrosity’s. The M3 has gained a shedload of weight over the years which is such a shame.

Have BMW never heard of Edsel..? Another highly enjoyable review though, thanks Harry.