BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLC - Which Compact Luxury SUV is Best?
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2024
- The GLC and X3 are the two most popular luxury compact SUVs to date, sure there is the Audi Q5 and Porsche Macan but the GLC and X3 lead both with their sales figures. The question is, which is best?
0:00 Intro
0:47 Exterior Tour
2:27 Interior Tour
5:49 Driving Impression BMW X3
7:35 Driving Impressions Mercedes GLC
10:00 Price Comparison
10:35 Final Thoughts
#BMWx3 #MercedesGLC #Comparison
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I'm currently looking at used vehicles of both models. It's nice to hear a true Canadian respective! Great job!
Thanks!
Absolutely love the side by side interior/exterior comparisons. The split screen helps so much!
You just made my decision so much easier!!! Thanks
I just traded in my BMW X3 for the 2021 GLC. The BMW had a really hard, firm ride. The GLC has a much smoother ride and feels much more luxurious. I also love the touch screen and entertainment system. I am very happy with the GLC.
Yes, BMW is definitely more of a driver's car and Mercedes is more luxurious (but not as good to drive if you enjoy driving imo)
@@MrTresto BMW will always be below Mercedes when it comes to luxury and reliability.
You trade your 2007 BMW X3 for the 2022 Merc GLC?
hi bro, is it worth buying a used 2019 GLC 300 from a certified MB seller ? Is it worth it or buy a new one ? Please advise. Thanks.
Thank you
X3 owner. Test drove GLC & Q5 and they were very close. BMW better handling, more interior/trunk space, easier info system access, beautifully designed headlamps and superior traction. GLC is beautiful interior/exterior, quieter and softer ride. Q5 is a compromise not being better/worse. BMW with better features became safety over beauty our family chose this vehicle.
Thanks for sharing!
What do you mean by superior traction? AWD wise many say the Q5 is having the best traction aka walking on rails, while the X3 occasionally slips aka being more playful.
Really loved the side by comparison at 1:27 and 1:34 . Overall good comparison review and is just different from other reviewers. I'd give you a 9.5/10 . Earned my subscription.
Thanks for the kinda words and subscribing!
2022 X3 M-Sport with extended shadow line trim. Mine is in production now, Alpine white with black leather interior.
I was torn over both but I went with the X3 and I love it…..👍🏽
I just change my BMW X3 to GLC 300, both have plus and minus point but overall GLC is more luxarious and smooth driving.
Both are Outstanding!!!!!
I have the GLC 300 and the interior is just stunning and luxurious, so much so that it almost makes me a bit bothered that so many other cars don’t step up the quality of their interior. Once you sit in the 300 with the wood paneling and steel knobs, you notice how cheap plastic feels to the touch in other cars. It just makes you feel like other car makers are cutting corners.
Absolutely!
my last two vehicles have been the BMW X3. I love the size and feel it fits me. I am looking to lease and wonder about price. How much was the one you purchased and where did you buy? I appreciate any help you can give me.
yes I have the 2021 glc, it is amazing!
GLC it is super cool !! Love my car
its no where close to x3
After having an X2 for 3 years, just got a 2022 X3 and it is amazing!! Very driver focused and the tech is super impressive. BMW all the way!
Hi Dear !
how much the cost for Bmw x3 out of door
i am looking for the bmx
@@tuantu1404 leasing it. $2500 down and $750 a month.
Got a 20 x3 m40i love it. Fast AF.
@@sethwatsky that’s expensive but congrats
@@sethwatsky hey dude is this candian or american dollar?
X3 is the #1 depreciation vehicle on the road @67% value loss in just 5 years.
if you buy one of these cars. You dont think like that.
i just got a GLC 2021 and on my second day with it I drove it to Phoenix (From LA) & it honestly was such a comfortable drive!! Great way to break it in ;) I had an X2, and a BMW 3 series but the GLC is by far more comfortable.
hi bro, is it worth buying a used 2019 GLC 300 from a certified MB seller ? Is it worth it or buy a new one ? Please advise. Thanks.
@@coolmanu55 hey bro i say you go for a slightly used one. maybe even a 2022 the prices drop around 8-10k based on miles. Also the new model is coming out soon, that might be something to consider maybe you can even do a lease, that's what I'm doing and I plan to trade it in a couple months for the new GLC coupe. Good luck 🙂
As a previous GLC owner, I went bimmer. The X3and my X5s build quality and interior Is much more comfortable than Mercedes. BMWs service team is much nicer and professional IMO as well
That’s great to hear. A lot of times it’s hard to determine the support after the sale.
@@JimmyMak to be honest there was no coMpetition
@@RellupNorth 😂😂 I see what you did there
@@JimmyMak it was the BMW gods. That was a typo I didn’t even know I made 😂😂😂
I found the opposite. I would not enter our BMW showroom because of their attitude. Whereas Mercedes is friendly and my sales guy the best.
Merc is fine, but X3 is just complete deal, especially regarding fun factor and road performance.
BMW all the way
What are you talking about when you put 4 cylinder vs 4 cylinder the performance goes to the Mercedes. This review was not fair because he was comparing the 4 cylinder Mercedes against a hybrid BMW. The Mercedes hybrid i hear goes 300+ horsepower while the hybrid BMW has 280+ big difference.
@@GODWITHUS0712 Huh? Almost every test i watched no matter the engine Bmw wins most of the time.
Having not drive GLC,Q5, I just bought the X3.Because love this brand.
I JUST BOUGHT THE X5, MORE BEAUTIFUL
@@lucky-lh8dl I JUST BOUGHT THE ULTIMATE WINNER THE X7 OF COURSE.
Waiting for my X9 then 🤣🫠
I tried the Mercedes, I really did, but I didn’t like it. The interior looks too busy, the doors have too many buttons and I just didn’t find it nice looking. I also didn’t like the lever on the side of the steering wheel. I tried the Q5 as well, loved it but I wasn’t getting too much in comparison with the X3. I ended up getting a better deal with the X3! I love how it drives, the curves are just 🤌🏻, amazing.
Same, I tried the GLC AMG 43 and the X3 m40i. I will say, the GLC feels like its more expensive when you sit in side but I actually found both the AMG 43 and the M40i just as comfortable. I ended up going with the X3 M40i as well since the B58 engine is irreplaceable right now. It's absolutely a beast of an engine.
@@HEEHEEBOII Yes! This is why I got the 2022 M40i x4 - that B58 engine 😀
The x3 doesn’t even come close to a GLC. I guess u can compare it to a GLA Mercedes.. x5 is comparable to a GLC, but most people still prefere the GLC because of the luxury and comfort. Something you just don’t get in a bmw
I am in market for an x3 M40i but I am most likely going to wait till the 2022 models hit dealers. Unless I can find current good deal in this crazy car market here in the states. Hopefully early August is when they come out
For sure, the 2022 interior updates look really compelling!
Looking at the X3 M40d next year. Won’t have petrol or electric.
DIESEL ALL THE WAY.
I don’t go by MPG, I go with how far I can get to a FULL TANK OF FUEL.
You can build one now. I ordered my 2022 and it will be here before the week is out.
@@teresarenee6157 Hi how much for bmw x3 u ordered !
@@tuantu1404 $56,000
Mercedes looks more luxurious regarding the interior. But when you compare the build quality the BMW is much better.
Thanks for watching, hard to say build quality as I only had these vehicles for a week. But the x3 did feel like “creaky”
@@JimmyMak really? I live in Germany and here it is exactly the other way around the mercs are often very creaky while the BMWs are build rock solid.
@@barzint it could be the vehicle itself as press card have a hard life. This GLC was pretty solid but the GLC43 that I’ve had previously was far from.
I cannot speak to the BMW build quality, but I have a 2012 GLM and a 2015 C Class and neither has any squeaks or rattles and the body on both is solid as a rock. I also drove a 2006 C Class for 10 years and there were no noises, rattles, leaks or other such issues. I think the build quality of MB is superb
I´m quite happy with my Toyota RAV4 ;)
So which would you pick? Or would it be neither and you'll go with the Audi Q5 or the Genesis GV70.
I’ve owned both. Traded my GLC 300 for a BMW X3 M40i...and I don’t regret it. 😅
I'm okay and happy with my 116i but that X3 does it for me. I'm a beamer kinda girl ❤❤❤
Me too but I'm not a grilllll
Which one leaks engine oil first?
I did test drive the BMW X3, 2022 about a week ago. Overall was an ok drive, I liked the interior and built quality but I had a big problem with brakes … they were twitchy and not smooth at all .. Also I found steering not to be very accurate. I’m planning to test drive GLC soon.
Would love to hear from actual owners from late model Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC SUV.
The GLC Coupe models and the AMG GLC 43 models are ridiculously and unfairly priced too high for me to be interested.
Is this a worthwhile model to buy? Or pass it up and run away?
GLC looks way better on the outside. Subjectively the interior also looks more luxurious/upscale.
May I ask what is as tested? The option you have tested in the vid? Am I right?
Correct, with all the options the specific vehicle has.
X3 anytime more sporty
I have the 2020 glc 300 4matic since October 2019 and I love it … I don’t like the interior of the x3 too much buttons .. for me glc is the winner
hi bro, is it worth buying a used 2019 GLC 300 from a certified MB seller ? Is it worth it or buy a new one ? Please advise. Thanks.
I HAD BOTH CARS, AND I DECIDED TO STAYED WITH THE GLC, SMOOTHER DRIVES, MORE LUXURY, AND SOMETHING THAT SURPRISE WAS THE SPEAKERS ON THE GLC, SOUNDS WAY BETTER THAN THE BMX X3
MERCEDES BENZ GLC 300 IS THE WINNER
hi bro, is it worth buying a used 2019 GLC 300 from a certified MB seller ? Is it worth it or buy a new one ? Please advise. Thanks.
X3 anyday
I own a 2020 X3 M40i. I like it but don't like its brakes, too touchy and hard to modulate. It stops great but you gotta learn to handle its quirky feeling.
I also test drove a 2021 MB AMG GLC 43 which is also a great car but not as fast as the M40i which is a lot sportier.
The X3 model line has small interior control buttons which are not too friendly and practical. I found the GLC have a better interior design and controls.
As there were not enough worthy changes and improvements on the 2022 models I will test the upcoming 2023 AMG GLC model when it gets released later this year and if it is better and I do like it then adios X3 and hello GLC. Only time will tell.
The new 2023 GLC line is going to get a nicer and improved dashboard and controls, much nicer than the 2022 models.
Bottom line .... these two models are definitely not perfect cars but they are the best In their class.
FYI..... a big plus for BMW over MB .....BMW provides the following free services for the first 3 years:
"Engine oil and filter service and replacement of air and micro filters."
Mercedes Benz is cheap and unfriendly cause they DO NOT match any of the much better and free BMW service plans.
Cheap Mercedes Benz must change their poor policy and start matching BMW's friendlier plan.
But I will not hold my breath as MB is notorious for being difficult and a very cheap company.
You owe it to yourself to check and test drive these two models and then decide which one touches your heart.
FYI....there are many sneaky, tricky and unscrupulous dealers who are selling these models at over MSRP due to the difficult auto market conditions.
When I found out about this despicable greed from several local dealers I told them to go to where the sun never shines.
Just be patient as the market will get better and stabilize soon.
Another personal observation....I like how the MB GLC "Coupe" looks over the same standard non-Coupe SUV model.....but there 2 features that I do not like at all, the Coupe costs $6,600 more and also it is much smaller in the rear and overall interior capacity because of the slanted rear of this model.....so it is no go for me.
BMW is also at fault here for the same reasons, their X4 is identical to the X3 except that it is the coupe model.
The X4 is also a lot more expensive than the X3, $4,600 more, and has smaller interior space. If you disregard the looks then these 2 are the same model car.
The coupes look nicer but are not smart buys at all.
hi bro, is it worth buying a used 2019 GLC 300 from a certified MB seller ? Is it worth it or buy a new one ? Please advise. Thanks.
@@coolmanu55 It is worth it if it priced right and has low mileage. The brand new 2023 GLC 300 has just been released, with entirely new interior, so hopefully this will drop the prices on the used one.
Wish you good luck.
BMW ist much more better!.
BMW for me all day.
Why? What about night time drives?
I just bought a 2019 GLC 350e and I get about 10 miles on a complete charge (starts off saying 13 to 14 miles, but Im lucky to get 10) It also costs me about $4 dollars a charge. So, I am actually paying more to charge the car then I would to be driving around a big V8... Inside the car: The GPS is worse than my 2011 BMW 335 and not much better than our 2004 MB CLK 320. It is very quiet and comfortable....But so is every car over 40,000 dollars (that's what I paid). In the last 1,000 miles (70 city/30 highway) I have filled the car up 3 times at about 11 Gal. each time and that averages just above 30 Miles per Gal......But I also paid on ave. $12 dollars a week to charge the battery. $12.00 /week for 2 months equals another $96.000. So......33 gals of gas = Approx. 33 X $4.00 (I live in CA.) =$132. Now 132 gas plus charge of $96 = $228. So what is my actually miles per gal and charge cost over my last 1,000 miles.......1000/57 = 17.543 Ave. mile per charge and gal. of gas!!!!! I've had my hybrid for 4 months and am now going to sell it ASAP. Hybrids are not green and actually promotes burning of even more coal.
Really good point.
hi bro, is it worth buying a used 2019 GLC 300 from a certified MB seller ? Is it worth it or buy a new one ? Please advise. Thanks.
@@coolmanu55 The GLC has a major problem with some valve at the back bottom of the engine that costs about $1,000 to fix every 2 to 4 years or a couple hours and $150 in parts for the DIY's out there. Should be a recall but they haven't done it yet. The part is basically made to fail after 25,000. Mine failed at 22,000 miles thank God the dealer took care of it. Now, that said I have heard that the GLC is better built than the GLE. Warranty is only up to 50,000 miles and 4 or 5 years so a 2019 is close to losing the warranty (it still has one for emissions) but make sure you get a low milage car or purchase a warranty.....Only for that dealer, those after market warranties to use at any garage are basically worthless. I would get a BMW suv with a B58 engine or the 6 cylinder diesel...Those are bullet proof.
I test drove both and a Audi Q3 this past week and honestly I was leaning Audi it looked small but was nice and roomy inside felt very futuristic and techy and drove nice (I’m 20 yo btw) it definitely felt like a young persons car which I liked. Boy was I wrong though! When I sat in the X3 I was impressed it just drove better and the quality and tech felt much nicer it was wonderful. But then I went to look at a GLC and I was just amazed the quality the smooth ride the luxury it makes you feel special and I fell in love. I knew immediately which one was for me. I will say the BMW drives much more fun and feels cooler over all but for me the comfort of the ride in the GLC was better to my personal liking and the Luxury is superior. I will say as well both infotainment systems work very well and are very easy to set up that didn’t really factor my decision as I liked them both. Happy with my choice though I love my GLC 😃 (also to note the models I drove were both 2020 and x drive and 4matic respectively)
GLC ❤️🥇
BMW all thé way
Thanks for watching the video!
yea i drove glc and x3 for a week each and the glc is claustrophobic its tiny inside .. bmw has better handling and better acceleration
It is all about luxery, but it is about to go from A to B really.Most people use their cars to go to and from work and perhaps to give a impression of wealth ,but it is still about from A to B to pay for the loan they have made in order to drive their new or used luxery car .
The Mercedes just looks so much better.
I would only lease these. Im going with Benz though
The X3 is 🔥
why do all these reviewers use the amg version of the glc 300, as if that's the most popular version?
It’s a press car, which means Mercedes Canada picked the specs. They generally pick the specs that’s the most popular according to the data they have.
Honestly in terms of quality there's little difference between BMW and Mercedes. Mercedes has a slight edge in terms of a status symbol
How does the Volvo XC60 compare to these?
I can let you know later in the year when I have the XC60 booked. With the new B6 engine, the Volvo powertrain is smoother than before.
The x3 have new restyle, when you do this video already have this. Restyle
Video was shot 7 months ago, LCI was not announced
Who else can’t afford 🥺
Me! Hahah thanks for watching
Why would you not compare the GLC300 with a non Hybrid BMX X3 30Xi?
As mentioned in the video, this was what’s available as press cars. These aren’t dealer models so I can’t choose which trims I get.
I heard the mention in your video. However, being a car enthusiast, I like to watch videos that make sense and add value to my spare time. I would not make a video comparing two-vehicle trims that do not match. You wouldn't listen to me saying (Oh, I couldn't get a base GLC 300, but I could get my hands on a GCL 43 AMG. Therefore, I will compare it to a base BMW X3 30Xi).
@@ivancornejombamha2244 the only portion that won’t match would be the powertrain. The rest is still very comparable.
@@JimmyMak Ok. Thank you, Jimmy.
mercedes everytime, the best in everything
Bro thank you so much, I need to choose one of this, I mean my dad had to buy, I m just 16 years old. Hehe
Oh same here I decide which car my dad has to buy so I watch tons of video
@@rayanmansoori5986 Cool. So which car will your dad take? My dad is going to take glc.
My grandpa has so cool, it’s the s class, and we have spent a ton in that so we took glc for my dad.
X3 all the way . The BMW build quality is better in the interior . Merc has to really bling things up to compete whereas the BMW is timeless plus even in its basic spec has the the better build quality . The Merc will not age well. The build quality now is not what mercs used to be. At the end of the day you spend so much time in a vehicle and you want to feel like you driving . Dont confuse perceived quality and actual quality . Plus overall the BMW drives better, looks better on the exterior , has better interior quality maybe not the wow factor like the merc has on the interior (but each to his own on that point) , has better tech , has better individualisation packages and options. In essence you can spec a sporty M Sport exterior with 4 piston brakes and standard M Sport suspension and keep the interior as per the base model with just m sport steering and seats or you could upscale the interior and keep the base model exterior. Depends what you want to spend money on . In a lot of these videos a base x3 is used against higher trim levels of other brands and yet overall as a package the X3 still takes the crown. The new generation GLC is out now and a lot of merc fans don’t like the interior build quality and styling , but younger buyers love it and love the infotainment However I hear it is a more sporty drive than the old one and is not bland like the old one. So that’s a plus in my books. It’s actually good that these 2 brands compete like this so we get good stuff from them. Having driven both and currently owing an F25 2010 base spec and a G01 2018MSport base model as well relative to the m sport , I can tell you the X3 makes you want to drive , corner like a sports sedan ,whilst been surround by driver focused interiors.
How you know it's a Benz, the giant Mercedes Benz logo on their cars. How you know it's a BMW, the driver. 😂
I prefer the Mercedes over the BMW the brand is always a step above the BMW.
BMW ALL THE WAY
mercedes - exterier 3/10 interier 8/10 bmw exterier 10/10 interier 9/10
BMW x3 win
They're both a winner but I prefer BMW over Mercedes.
Both noted for their unreliability after the warranty runs out.
That's luxury vehicle for you. They are designed to be interesting. While normal brand designed for people with much less money so everything is tuned down. If you can't afford to buy a new car every three years, don't bother with luxury brand.
BMW allday for me...
BMW is for who can't face luxury with out ostentation. BMW driver usually don't exactly know what it really means luxury and exclusivity
Thye just want to show 🤣
That's a quite interesting view
Hmm … Benz drivers would be higher in that category
I prefer performance over luxury if i want luxury i would sit on the back and Merc can't beat BMW in terms of performance also many cheap 30-40k Merc car drivers act like they drive S Class Maybach lmao
X3 has more features I can use like heated steering and seats, compared to self parking on the GLC, which was a bit quirky and parallel parked in parking lot. Other than that sometimes its good to be unpredictable. God is good above everything in Jesus Mighty Name!!!😊
Amen
Audi, BMW and Mercedes cars are not luxury cars, they belong to premium cars, this has long been known.
BOTH REACH 60MPH AT THE SAME TIME……..DOESN’T MENTION TIME LOL!!!
5.4 seconds LOL!!
glc 0-60 is 6.1 sec if its 2020 or later otherwise its 6.4 sec .. i do t know x3 time
I like both but GLC is 🔥🔥
Volvo XC 60 . Similar price with 405 Hp
Yea, certainly a viable option!
Those 405 hp are really lacking in the performance of that car, so not a very good argument
But is still a ugly looking Volvo
Bmw is better sir
Depending on the need, for some the BMW may be better.
I bought an X3 M40i. I traded it in 5 months later. Enough said.
For people who hate BMW, try Toyota🤣🤣🤣
How u gonna compare a GLC with a BMW X3?? 😂 atleast compare it to an X4 or an X5.
Biased Mercedes review. It you want an old lady’s pillow ride go for the GLC. If you want an SUV that drives like a sports car and is a blast to drive, go for the X3 M40i or X3 M.
Mercedes dashboard looks dated.
Finally saying Glc 300 just is for women, girl, bmw x3 body design is for men.
I went with the glc as the bmw don't hold value and are so unreliable
Thanks for watching. If it was my money it too would be the GLC
BMW for men, Mercedes for the ladies. The Mercedes is more feminine in looks and feels like it’s geared for women
I don't get that vibe. The glc looks more masculine to me at least on the outside.
Also in the USA BMW isn't really a masculine car brand, it's quite often preferred by women.
The look upfront is all masculine for the X3
@@djdoomyhow can it look more masculine if it’s all rounded on the outside??
Glc 43 is better than X5 😂 don’t even go with x3
BMW X3 all way Merc SUVS are meh
DEPENS WHAT you call "best" !!, but Mercedes is cleary most finnes !!!
I planned to buy a X3 plug in untill i found out that it has a 1.5 LITER 3 CYLINDER moped engine made by Peugeot..
Same engine they put in a Mini cooper or a peugeot 208 ............
NOT WORTH THE MONEY
So i went for Toyota RAV4
Reliable 2.5 liter non turbo engine and a 98 km range on battery
Togheter 306 HP and 20.000 USD less then BMW
Bmw all the way
The GLC interior is horrible!
The 2022 audi Q5 is far better than both
Both of them are expensive crap....
Close your eyes and ignore the batch, and choose Volvo. Yeah. Volvo