2021 Mercedes GLC | Can this beat the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 ? / Here Is Why

[@hobahoba]

Luv the car and your new hair cut! 🥰

[@BHaroldCars]

Thank you I appreciate it 🙌

[@maxmcclung2149]

Automatic luxury 😍

[@cfrates2703]

Can you change driving modes that would give you more of a sport feel? Less roll?

[@BHaroldCars]

As smooth as the GLC's suspension is... Specifically the 300's suspension tuning doesn't get as stiff as some may want. For a stiffer setup you'll have to look at an AMG variant. Regarding power, this cars 4 cylinder engine does get up and going when in sport mode.

[@davidkaliczak9373]

how do you open the front hood compartment

[@davidkaliczak9373]

I couldn't open the engine compartment to look at the engine, very disappointing. To be honest I wasn't impressed with the 2021 GLC 300. I found it small and very expensive to fuel. The car was heavy in weight, not a smooth driving car. On the other side the excelleration was very impressive

[@JohnUSA7]

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 a cheap and unfriendly company 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.

[@BHaroldCars]

What an amazing comment John 😃 ! I just read it and agree with a lot of what you said. At the end of the the X3 M40i is definitely sportier then the GLC 43 in many different aspects. It really comes down to if you want a more spirited or luxurious driving experience. Let me know if there’s anything specific you would like to see here on the channel.

[@JohnUSA7]

@@BHaroldCars Thank you BHaroldCars, you are right on by saying the X3 M40i is more spirited and sportier than the AMG GLC 43. They are both very enjoyable cars and you owe it to yourself to drive both models and then decide which one to get. Although these days it is very difficult to buy either of these models, new models availability and dealer greed is ruining this buying experience. Despicable dealers are asking for a lot more over MSRP now. You either have to open your pockets wide open or be patient and wait till these difficult times will be over in the future. In the end it is up to the buyer to chose between the GLC luxury or the X3 sportiness. You can't lose with either choice.

[@pabblackberry]

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