BMW M4 Competition: The Good, The Great, The Ugly - Full Review
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
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Many generations of dominance the 2 door M car has had, and though it had some minor bumps along the way, BMW M have shown a consistent approach to the formula that makes the M3 and M4, particularly the 2 door: bringing their best motorsport learning and shoehorning it into their best road car. Despite the inconsistency of the design of our new car, the approach under the skin is still the same. But it comes in a generation where engine emotion is neutered by emission laws, M Lites like the M440i have almost 400 BHP, gorgeous things like the M8 exists, and the M2 rules supreme as the true successor to the M3 of old.
So where does that leave our new M4? Today we’ll recap some of the lead up to this car, see what makes it unique under the skin VS the M440i, then do a full drive review of the new BMW M4!
It’s a bit confusing talking about the history of the M4, is it’s only been called that for 1 generation. Truth is, the start of this car was 35 years ago with the BMW 3.0 CSL. The batmobile as it was known was an extremely successful race car that put BMW’s Motorsport division on the map, even with the origin of the famous three colour livery. It began the M story - a lighter, more driver focused, stripped out car. The clear predecessor to our new M4 today. Even with the grille.
But we aren’t focusing on the Grille history, more the general aggression of the two door M car, from E30 to now!
We will also take a look at everything under the skin, like the 3-litre straight-six - S58 engine. The twin turbo part 3d printed engine revs higher to 7250 RPM and produces 510 BHP, 650 NM, and 0 to 60 of 3.9 seconds.
ZF 8 speed Gearbox replaces the dual clutch, but the software is from scratch Vs M5/M8. Now shifts in 150ms vs those.
M Xdrive with 3 traction modes including RWD only, announced for summer 2021. This will of course have different performance figures and capability!
But competition within BMW is tough, with the brilliant M2 competition, M8 series and the M440i M lite: does this car do enough? Today we explore:
- History of the M3 and M4
- A different M4 grille
- Different M4 render
- Exterior design
- M4 Engine S58
- New M compound brakes & Carbon ceramics
- M perf exhaust lighter at 5kg
- Wheel options, all forged: 825M, 826M cross spoke M perf: 963M
- “Integrated brake system” IB
- Adaptive M suspension
- Stiffening and struts
- M4 with M Performance exhaust and parts
- M4 Vs M440i
- Full driving review
- Daily living
- Conclusion
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Wouldnt IT look great with the M-WHEELS that you showed at M-TOWN with the lime green inserts?👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
That's what i didn't like on SHMEE'S M3 no carbon Seats WHY???
I bought your knob knicker. I hope you get your GT Black. Side note: I drove the M440i and M4 Comp back to back. They are equally quick with little difference from a dig to 80MPH. After that, the FAST comes in and the M4 just dusts it. As expected.
@@edgargomes8003 He has back problems after a skiing accident many years ago....the hard seats hurt! 😨
Whoever your editor is deserves a raise
Love it when people say this, I’m always giving myself a promotion. 😂 + Debt ⏫
@@RemoveBeforeRace great work 👏
I can never trust he’s actually got the car in front of him😂😅
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Joke's on you...the cars aren't real...Raz isn't real...this is all just high-quality video editing and CGI
Waiting for the day, after the novelty wears off, where we don't have to read a billion comments about the way the front end looks.
That day will never come.
It will always be horrible.
It’s not a novelty, just people expressing the truth. The car is hideous.
@@John_Hoover it really is. I've seen it in person plteny of times & it actually looks worse. The body lines are like designed by a 5yo child that cannot connect the dots
Loving the Jacket Raz and that transition to the sponsor 😅😅😅
The sponsor transition and first explanation was SPOT ON! I laughed too hard at it than I should’ve 😂
😂😂😂
Just love the way you cut footage of different models - over the review model and vice a versa, great to see the comparisons as you are discussing the various differences, etc
I don’t have a problem with the grille. It gives it an aggressive look. I think it takes time for people to become accustomed to a new bold design change. Similar to when Lexus came out with the large grille. The problem I have is the inconsistency among the other BMW models. A more consistent theme would IMO enhance the cohesive brand image.
tell me why you would want every bmw to look the same?
The grille wouldn't matter much for enthusiast who really appreciates the M4 performance Good review
I literally just put an order in for one of these. I dont love the grille, but almost every other angle looks fantastic in the flesh. The fact its a sensational drive made it the obvious choice.
Great choice. In what colour?
@@fabriziofontana6098 black, though I’m hoping to get it wrapped a dark green. I liked the Isle of Man green but it’s way too bright.
@@Maconyoutube black is always great. I just got my 420d in tanzanite blue with the black details and it honestly looks stunning and very aggressive
My Mrs wants a black one too but x drive. Will see what goes on in another year or so when it's time to swap the 440i
@@Daniel189HLL yeah I’ve ordered a RWD with the full intent of swapping it over to AWD when the option is available on May 5th.
I love that aggressive and frightenly brutal front end and it looks better than the alt versions you popped up, which was seamlessly done, and oh, I want one!
it more looks like a fish who got punched in the face....the M8 looks 10000x times better and any AMG looks also better.
@@JonnyK595don’t think so…that m4 is a killer
Super great content my G, one of a kind contents you be making, it’s crazy how you haven’t had over 2 mill subscribers yet. Your contents are next to non.
This design just grew on me pretty well
Awesome edits and seeing it with the other grills in your video
Man the current version looks great and the license board helps greatly
Raz, I really loved how easily that you were able to change the BMW generation in your driveway and how you could improve or change the styling of the car that you were reviewing! Great review and test drive, very professional.
Wasn’t easy, but glad you enjoyed haha 😆
@@RemoveBeforeRace I really appreciated all of the extra effort to produce such great effects!
@@RemoveBeforeRace can u give me washboard abs?
Love it. NOW GET THAT NEW GT3 ON THE CHANNEL!!
Dear Porsche… hurry TFU
In the thumbnail (which was the reason for me to sub) is dead BONKERS!!!. Nice editing, smooth delivery of your opinions and info.
For some reason I have no issues at all watching the paid promotions on this channel. Hell I’ve even bought the damn shaver and used the code. Channels been in my top 3 fav to watch for about 4 years now, love to see the growth 💪🏾
FACT
Great high production video! Great review! what the car deserves
5:50 - 6:00, 6:33 - 6:40 OUTSTANDING!! I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is THE ONLY channel that gives you digital mock-ups of how you'd rather see a particular car look.
Your editing is off the charts, epic... Respect. Great review
The facelifted front is legend. It would be an instant classic. Hope bmw watches your work. Brilliant
I would immediately by this m4 if it looked like that facelift at 5:53
It would hardly look any different from the old M3’s. The new grille is sick and makes it look unique, bold and revolutionary not to mention super aggressive. A timeless design that will never get old. 20 years from now ppl will be losing their minds trying to get their hands on one. A future collectible for sure
@@moa-wg3bo All this hate means only one thing: greatness, which BMW has achieved with this model. The world is full of sheep like you. People that resist change and never really get out of the box society has placed their mindsets in. Plenty of people love it and I’ve been noticing a trend on Instagram and other social media platforms that the once haters are beginning to really like the big grilles. Any picture on Instagram of a BMW M4 even from random fan pages get a couple of thousand likes minimum. What BMW has done is nothing short of genius. It makes its competitors out there look outdated the new C63S ain’t even out yet, yet it looks outdated compared to this. This car will be in the history books it’s an absolute monster. Come back to me at the end of the year with sales figures I guarantee this and the M3 will outsell any car in their league
@@moa-wg3bo Bro you went thru all that trouble and wrote like 3 paragraphs to prove a point? You don’t like the M4 good for you, I think it’s beautiful and is definitely a classic. Love how BMW isn’t afraid to think outside the box and I love their new revolutionary and aggressive design language. Good day to you
@@moa-wg3bo BMW M cars are sold in US and Europe, not China. Chinese are after electric and luxury cars.. This is new design language. Love it or hate it.
Excellent review and masterful editing. The car looks gorgeous in the rolling shots. I completely agree with you about the drive; I'm loving mine. I have a manual transmission base car, so not as fast, but still has every bit of those excellent driving dynamics. So good, it made my M2 Competition feel redundant.
An excellent channel, & informative reviewer!
I had a 428 and then a 430 before buying my g82 (I know strange to go from the base model to the m4c but it’s always been my dream car)
The face was a shcok but in person I fell in love with it as much as I did the f82
I finished my break-in and gunned the throttle today, the performance is ludicrous...nothing short of it. The exhaust is eh
@remove before race the car does pop quite a bit but you have to change the drive logic (on the shifter) to the third setting (three full arrows) the valve isnt actually fully open when you engage the exhaust button it’s kinda ridiculous
You need literally every setting maxed out for it to be at its most open setting
Congratulation for your work. The graphic way you treat your videos are incredible. Consistent and with a great quality, you create and identity. You are a designer? once again congratulation for you work! Today i decide to subscribe your channel.
Great video. Just curious - why did you blur the dash in the driving parts of the video?
Apart from the grille, the new M4 is a brilliant car 🔥
I don't think anyone would argue about that. BUT with new 643bhp AMG C63 coming out BMW might see themselves surpassed.
@@TheRealDr.Mabuse Can’t wait for that beast to come out 🔥
@@UIracing I'm not so fond of EVs but the rumored BMW iM2 with 1300 hp might put BMW at the top again... for a few weeks 😍
@@TheRealDr.Mabuse 1300hp in a small package like the m2? That would be insane!!
@@chamaldealwis9 Indeed. But to be frank, some people can't handle even 130hp let alone 1300hp so to be realistic it's most likely a fictitious rumor.
I purchased one in very similar spec and I am in total agreement with your review. There is an intangible with this car in addition to it's rigidity which was immediately apparent to me.
The new M3 and M4 are fantastic, but I’d still look for a new C63s while they’re available. Sure it’s slower, but my goodness the V8 and look is just better to me.
I Love the new grill from day one.🤫🤭🤣😂😅.
Amazing review, Raz as always.
Bruuuuuv that CSL Hommage grille looks AMAZEBALLS ....would be the best BMW front side ever
Hi Raz. Another great video.
Love how bright that Tommy jacket is! What's the name of that coat or any details? I wanna get one of those badboys. Thanks pal.
Whoah! I loved the artistic grill renders! This channel is the best!!! I like the way it looks too BTW. BMW finally looks more mean and less “pretty”.
I personally think the grille looks ace, in fact it’s only spoilt by having a number plate across it.
Saw one in persone about a week ago, looks nothing like the pisctures, stunning car
Loving that they finally gave it X drive... its now on my radar.
Hey raz you have a video where you proof how good the ball shaver works? I‘d need it for a school project and would like to see it in action
FFS 😂
The colourful carbon bucket seats really look stunning 👏🏾
You have the best car videos on CZcams!
M4 competition or Normal M4 in manual (rwd)? Which would you get?
"they had some bumps along the way" ..... the acid yellow one thats in the main shot, thats the bump :D
A little correction: the 3.0 CSL was the predecessor to the 6 and 8 series, the original M3 predecessor was actually the 2002 turbo.
But of course, in terms of size, you definitely can compare it to the new M4, although the whole 3 series derived from BMWs 4-cylinder range, whereas the CSL was from the luxury segment 6-cylinder models - it was something like a 7 series coupé in size and format
Great video! and a great car :)
yo man, your animation is siiick
Man I really love the grill. It is ahead of the time therefore causing pain but eventually will settle in
Seen one on the road today it looked really good
Having seen it in real life I have to say it looks supercool! I saw it in the same colour as this one here in Munich and it just looks so mean and different from most other cars. 😎
Yes! A comparison with the C63s Coupe 👌🏼. Talking about the C63s, what’s your take on the pre-facelift being faster than the facelift C63s coupe?
wow, thumbs up for the editor
This gen M4 or low mileage previous M4 CS?
If you start the car in Sport Plus engine mode with the exhaust on you will get pops and bangs if you rev the engine but only when the car is in its warm up rev phase. Bit like the Mercedes emotional start
I really quite like the new M4, apart from those rear wheels which look too small for me
Agreed they should be bigger
See what you did there, Grill, Thrill!!!
At least your balls will thank you.
Will you be reviewing the Xdrive version as well?
Where did you get a matching jacket?
Purchased a package for my… package. Thanks man.
Not seen one in the flesh yet compared with previous releases.
You are the only car reviewer I watch. Just love everything you do and wish you much more success. I am surprised there are only 12k views, figured there would be much more. The graphics of switching cars is phenomenal.
I'm personally not feeling the look of the M4, but even more the exhaust/engine sounds mediocre. Even my stock G37 sounds better IMHO, which is really sad.
family jewels Raz😄😄😄
5:50 Yes! That's what I'm talking about! Thanks for rendering the CSL hommage grill onto the new M4. BMW did a great job with the CSL Hommage grill, they should have used that version instead.
The new bucket seats are soo deep, you habe to climb out of them
Mr. AMG, how about an M4 vs C63AMG video?
When he said carbon willy holder I cracked into pieces
I’m about to trade in my 650i xdrive convertible for a M4 next week. This is basically a German Mustang 350 GT
C63 is the german muscle car. Still great car the m4, dont like the looks personally but maybe that will grow over the years.
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Can you do a review on the E92 m3
nice matching jacket
Love seeing reviews of my car 😎
When you see these in real life they are amazing. I think BMW will be vindicated over time for this design
I've got m2 competition ac schnitzer and I wouldn't swap it for this
24:23 the driver in the red car looked like he was about to run into him
Bring on the aftermarket bumpers and then I’ll consider one
That’s what I’m waiting for.
I like the look of it
In my mind, the most beautiful modern bmw is the m4 cs followed by the m2 cs followed by the m8 and then the m4. And i like the m4 in general. Certainly i think the interior and the driving is better than the previous m4 specially with now the option of xdrive. And the m4 was always my fav bmw cause its small enough to be nimble and fun but big enough to be confy and practical. The m2 will always be the purer and moat fun for sure. Despite the face i d still buy the new m4 right away. The issue that i have with the design is not the face. Its the lack of the strong lines on the side and the lack of Hoffmeister kink. This is my biggest criticism of the car and it is because of these that the face kind of annoys me.
I love the new front end
Anyone still complaining about the grille needs to grow up 😂 I know I didn’t like it at first but because I’m loyal to that round badge, I looked at it with an open mind, from BMW’s perspective, then I really liked it 👌 Anyway, those against the grille have had 7 months to get use to it, so they’re starting to seem pretty opinionated 🤷♂️
Need to grow up is not right way to put it ! If you spend hundreds of thousands why buy something you don’t like and “get used to it “. Most people who dislike this nee design only follow their hearts ! If you feel it is ugly , then it is .
Next time bmw come out with 6 grilles design , should we just get used to it ?
And incredibly boring and irritating
@@anthonyche6257 Just don’t buy it/look at it if you don’t like it 🤷♂️ it’s really that simple.. Why bicker about it for several months as if you’ll get it to change? 😂 Why watch all these videos on the new G8Xs, commenting that you don’t like this or that when nobody has forced you to watch them? That is childish behaviour... Nobody is forcing anyone to buy the G8X and I’m pretty sure that nobody buys cars they don’t like, so if you’re not willing to look at the car with an open mind then go elsewhere, maybe Merc or Audi or wherever else that you don’t have to whine about something for months. Real BMW supporters either liked the G8Xs from the get-go or gave it a second chance. From what I’ve seen, those that gave it a second chance are mostly long-time BMW supporters and just needed a little bit of time to see the full picture.
I trust BMW so even if they come out with a “6 grilles design”, there would be a reason behind it, something that they saw that nobody else has yet 🤷♂️ so I’d definitely give them the chance that they deserve.
I’m not a mindless BMW supporter but I’m definitely not unreasonable. For example, I don’t like the new 1 series or the 2 series GC (and believe me when I say I’ve tried), hence why I don’t watch videos on them commenting “I hate this” or bla bla bla. Just quietly scratch it off your list 🙌
@@keo9365 mate, you don't get the point . you are the one who called others "childish" and to "grow up" for not accepting the new BMW 's covid mask front grille design.
you are persuading people to like it or else childish.
i simply called out the fact the front end looks bad and IMO a design failure. why would anyone just want to "get used to it"?
i do however, think that BMW has let down some of the BMW fans with this design. the kidney grilles were always the signiture and legacy of BMW.
i do feel that the legacy is kind of destroyed.
i would be feeling embarrassed to be sitting in one, when others look at the cars, i am unsure whether they are admiring the look of the car or they are just checking out how bad the front end looks.
At 7:08 you say the car is no wider then a m440i, this is simply not true. If you compare the g22 to the g82 from the rear side by side, you clearly see the g82 is much wider. Anyways, great video as always! 😁
Definitely WOW
When are they going to get rid of the plastic bmw symbol on the steering wheel. A silver/steel milled detailed symbol would totally change the vibe of the whole interior IMO for such a minor easy piece to upgrade. Look at the Porsche crest on the newer models it is beautiful.
Please review the Taycan Cross Turismo!
Ha! Now that’s how you tie in to your advertiser. Good one mate.
I like how he said carbon willy holder lmao
Most beautiful sport car is this generation of model M4. 🖤
Upload in 4k if possible
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Love mine
Also, the interior is the neighbor's Uncle Bob. Same for over 10 years.
I think electric cars are better for acceleration. Ok, Ok I know what you're talking about.
But there is no Nürburgring around my house.
Btw, still not sure why he picked the 'Roundball Rock' NBA on NBC basketball theme for his intro music.
Odd choice.
Where would one acquire that lovely jacket? Asking for a friend.
Carbon Willie holder, that’s what they are in a nutshell or maybe they’re a nutshell 😳👍
The grill is a statement. It screams "Hey, look at me, I have no taste."
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I can forget about the grill until you have to slap a big f'ing license plate on it and won't that hinder airflow?
That grill to me is screaming if Karen was a car grill then this would be her.
As long as it’s in a dark Color and with number plate the grill is ok.
Those back lights looks like a 5 year ago infinite.
Avoid the below the waist sponsors.Fantastic show by the way.
Funny looking AMG
Bad news I manscaped my sack and cut a plum off good news my M4 carbon seats are now a lot more comfortable 😊
Matching JACKET
We want a tuto for this shaver
That indigo color on the m4 is pure cocaine
Maybe im sick. But i start to really Like the grill. Maybe help me?
There's no help for you anymore I think. I saw it in real life and it's really as shit as on photos.
This Lord Voldemort nose is a huge mistake.
@@philippk1125 okay then i will do a Test tomorrow. Maybe im sick all along
@@philippk1125 😂😂😂
@@philippk1125 what’s wrong with it?
@@chexnfx7161 Is this really a serious question? I mean if you're a customer from another brand it might look ok because maybe you're used to uglier cars but otherwise I don't know..