In this video, Alex Legouix reviews the new Mercedes GLC Electric and explores whether it could be a serious alternative to the BMW iX3.
We take a detailed look at the exterior design, including how the electric GLC differs from the petrol version and what makes it stand out in the growing electric SUV market. Inside, Alex examines the cabin layout, material quality, space, and overall practicality for everyday use.
The review also covers the technology on offer, including infotainment, driver displays, and key usability features. We discuss battery details, expected range, charging capability, and what these figures could mean for real-world driving.
Practicality is another focus, with a look at boot space, rear-seat room, storage, and family usability. Along the way, we compare the Mercedes GLC Electric’s positioning with rivals like the BMW iX3 and consider where it fits in the premium electric SUV segment.
This is a comprehensive overview of the new Mercedes GLC Electric, covering design, interior, tech, battery, practicality, and whether it has what it takes to compete with one of its key rivals.
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Chapters 📖
00:00 Intro
01:41 The new electric Mercedes GLC
02:06 GLC looks
03:03 frunk capacity
03:25 rear looks
03:46 boot capacity
04:12 Interior features
04:50 biggest Mercedes screen
05:14 MBUX Virtual Assistant
05:41 customisable screen
06:33 How does it drive?
09:06 Electric spec details
09:43 Efficiency
11:27 Mercedes GLC cost
12:07 Final thoughts
What would you pick? Mercedes GLC or BMW IX3?
Looks like the old GLC with a big nose, Why the big front grill, Thier for cooling the engine that's what it's there for BMW got it right, Merc has lost it completely.
I'd like it more if it had more screens.
Sadly. Mercedes.
Even if you were to make (NOT CREATE ☝️) a 1000 mile range car, it’s still ugly.
Why…., just tell me why 😢😩😩😩
Cheap garbage thousands of screens only proves how little mercedes cares about quality anymore
Whats the point in having higher performance models anymore if a normal family car does 60 in 4 seconds. They have made everything new boring and bland. Ill stick to 2010s cars for now
😂😂 it’s funny Mercedes’s virtual assistant is far better than Siri
I wish Rory had reviewed this car. The review feels long but somehow not very informative
All the garbage around light displays and emotional mood lighting is such a collosal waste of money. Owners will fiddle with it for 10 minutes then forget about it forever.
Very much perfect cx5
Needs more lights, stars, and screens for sure.
What they did with Mercedes… once a leading car manufacturer. Now trying to impress Chinese market…
Get yourself an old Mercedes….and hang on to it for dear life because their prices are going to shoot through the roof in a few. I mean it's pretty.But it just makes me sad.Mercedes as a company is on the biggest let downs ever.Well well always have the old ones.Cant take those from us
Can the front grill light be configured to display the registration number?
Sure it's a great presentation from her… Ilke her analysis and presentation too. Simple no exaggerating straight to the point with details needed not over presenting. She is my first port of call when it comes to reviews.. ❤
"Has BMW IX3 met it's Match?" One Look at the Inside in the first 5 Seconds Answers that Question. No, not at all. The Interior of the Benz is tacky, tasteless and aimed at iPad Kids. Imagine buying a Car and it 24/7 Spies in you with a Camera linked to Palantir.
It's ugly.
Who approved this front design? Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder?
hideous 😢
app-so-loot-lee
If I could afford it I wouldn't mind buying this I'm not going to complain about the screens it's no big deal to me I'm not picky
I cant see a reason (other than badge snobs) anyone would choose this or the iX3 over a Zeekr 7X.
Vous êtes ravissante, madame Legouix. And very knowledgeable about cars. Well done!
I still think I'd go for EX60. Not totally sure though
Its not an offroad its a SUV barely
All electric, big screens and crammed with tech are all words that put me off getting a new car. Defo not for me!
I think It GLA ev
What's wrong with the front grill? Love it. Much much better than current EQ-whatever.
Am I the only one who get's a Mazda vibe when looking at it?
From the back it looks like Fiat Croma
To whoever transitions to EVs, good luck!