all-new Mercedes GLC driving REVIEW 2023 - the most important Benz model! 😮

[@autogefuehl]

►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Compare the BMW X3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSzZIpnjdiNfbs ►Compare the Audi Q5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ronKYZmjiptmeJY 00:00 The most important Mercedes? 00:16 GLC AMG-Line in Spectral Blue 00:47 Wheels and aerodynamics 01:12 Length and suspension 02:21 Rear-axle steering 03:14 Rear design and lamps 04:19 GLC AMG-Line in Diamond White 04:48 GLC AMG-Line in Graphite Grey 05:08 Interior: Key fob and doors 05:30 Materials and build quality 06:38 Seats in bright Artico/MBTex leatherette 07:43 Panoramic roof 08:35 Cockpit overview and design 09:26 Digital instruments 10:12 MBUX infotainment system 11:31 Transparent bonnet feature 12:22 Voice input 12:49 Sound system and Head-up-Display (HUD) 13:00 Ambient lighting 13:29 Rear seating 11:49 Boot / Trunk 15:46 Engines: Petrol, Diesel, PHEV 16:40 Driving GLC 300 with acceleration 17:24 Driving modes and feeling 21:13 User interface while driving 22:36 Difference to GLA, GLB, GLE 23:52 Motorway driving with insulation 25:06 Assistance systems 26:03 Cockpit layout while driving 27:49 Fuel economy / consumption #Mercedes #MercedesGLC Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!!!!!

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Love you doing honest reviews. German reviewer being honest and not holding back the criticism when needed. It's a rare sight these days when in auto reviews especially when ones are reviewing car manufacturers from home country. Keep up the good work. Car looks great, too bad for the recent price jump globally concerning all manufacturers.

[@ag488]

I am a Mercedes driver but I need to say that I get the feeling the brand is starting to save up money in the new models. It’s nice to have a great ambient lighting but more important show for me is the quality for example of the buttons or the lack of a great seating position which was always a huge advantage of the old models.

[@TheMarko117]

I fully agree. Some of the materials in the interior of the new C class, on the doors for example, feel way cheaper than on the previous C class. The ambient lighting is a nice touch, but I guess this was introduced primarily to satisfy Chinese market.

[@Tomoyo0827]

New Mercedes are all about form rather than function & quality. For example The CLA/ a class has the worst build quality among all German brands

[@Tomoyo0827]

@@TheMarko117 all Mercedes are now been designed to look good in photos first of all. Even the S class feels cheap in some high touch areas….which is just unheard of

[@voycodin5042]

I honestly don’t know what all the rage over ambient lighting is these days. I quite literally couldn’t care less about it, and if anything it’s very distracting to me. Give me solid wood trim, soft surfaces, heavy and solid feeling buttons with tactile and sound feedback, minimize all the screens and lights for the love of God. I’m really unhappy where the ‘luxury’ brands are going.

[@didixtar2863]

The same thing is happening to Lexus, the new NX has a lot more tech, but the quality of the materials is noticeably worse than in the previous gen; the overall sense of luxury in the new models is significantly diminished. I haven’t seen the new RX in person yet, only in videos and photos, and it seems it’s following the footsteps of the NX. Luxury no longer feels like luxury, it’s basically just high tech at this point.

[@alexandrebrandaoarq]

I think the previous GLC pre-facelift version is still the best one design-wise. It looks more harmonious and bulky and doesn't have this frowning angry face that mercedes is stamping everywhere from the GTC. This one looks like an angry lifted c-class station wagon. The new wheels somehow look like cheap aftermarket ones. Maybe I'll change my mind in the future, we'll see. Thank you Thomas for another great review!

[@nsn27]

I agree

[@HiddenWen]

Design wise, the german trio have being going downhill for quite a while. Only Porsche has maintained their design language successfully.

[@kaypee1972]

Sounds like you’re driving the previous model.

[@kaypee1972]

@ Alex: Sounds like you’re driving the previous model.

[@willmac5642]

Agree totally. The base model with its more subtle grill and bumper at least looks better from the front.

[@susiefernandeztravelgirl]

Just bought this exact GLC 300 model in Starling Blue with the AMG package and Night package. I love the new improved technology and ride! Great video!

[@autogefuehl]

Cool enjoy ☺️

[@yippie6862]

You're always in these beautiful locations. Please tell us in your videos where you are. Danke! :)

[@autogefuehl]

we usually do at some point in the video =) and also in the GPS This is 2 hours north of Barcelona, I also mentioned it in the driving part

[@alexshepard7527]

The Avantgarde exterior package offers more soundproofing. I tried both Amg and Avantgarde and I chose the one that is more quiet. Just mentioning this for those who want to buy the car. For long trips the Avantgarde pack offers more soundproofing in the engine compartment. The gasoline engine is with direct injection and sound more like a diesel...

[@nicole8020]

beautiful setting and excellent speaking and presentation. great work team autogefuehl

[@NMRH258]

I want MB to return to physical dials and buttons. This touchscreen interior looks so cheap and inconvenient to use.

[@aravindradhakrishna8660]

Hello Thomas, how does this compare to the recent Mazda CX-60 you have reviewed?

[@Foiiiii1]

Nice review as always! I really hope automakers stop using touch-sensitive buttons. It's really not ergonomic.

[@leob_v2]

Nice steps forward with some interior elements, and features like see-through view, boot size etc - but then steps back - capacitive touch buttons everywhere, "piano black" plastic that gets scratched horribly if you even put a finger on it, less space for legs...

[@mart_en]

Too bad the new GLC got smaller on the inside despite getting longer in length. But the extra 6 cm got swallowed by the overhangs ( 4,4 cm ) and the extra 1,5 cm in wheelbase didn't make it into the interior, since they slightly pushed back the rear backrest to get more trunk space. Now you have slightly less legroom in the front and rear and also less headroom in the front. Also the rear bench is a bit shorter than in the predecessor. The only things that have marginal grown are the rear height ( +1mm ) and the shoulder room ( + 2mm ). So if the previous model was too small for you it still is.

[@Taliskerop]

Intuitive review as always Thomas.

[@wojciech8881]

Thanks Thomas for the excellent review! As you probably know, the 450d is available now for the GLC. Could you please consider reviewing the GLC with the most powerful diesel?

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! Actually we re planning a GLC vs GLE diesel comparison soon!

[@wojciech8881]

@autogefuehl Perfect! I can't wait! It would be nice to see a review of GLC 450d with a comparison to the GLE 450d because the difference is significant in my opinion when it comes to the performance.

[@kaypee1972]

I hope some day Mercedes will have a designer who will decide that air vents don’t need to be one of the most prominent parts in the interior but need to be rather subtle designed.

[@tapper701]

2023 Mercedes GLC looks good in blue exterior color ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@Seeyan86]

Great review, Thomas, love the honest approach as always. You mention newer models are getting sportier, so I wonder - is it cheaper to produce a “sportier” ride/feeling manufacturing and materials wise? Could that be the reason Mercs are getting less comfortable/refined? Thanks.

[@babon80]

Ordered the glc 300e delivery expected january to the Netherlands. Can’t wait!

[@long_fellow]

15:35 that is a bit odd way to measure the length. Why not measure from the front seat end or the elbow dash in front? Why from up in the air?

[@rg6982]

I owned a 2021 GLC and within 4 months the engine played up. The interior was horrible and just looks flashy, had to get rid of it They have dropped their standards so much

[@cccccccccccccccc5858]

Yes, The Interior is Designed to look Flashy, First of All. Especially in the Photos. Whan You sit in It, you see the Drawbacks.

[@rg6982]

@@cccccccccccccccc5858 yup i agree! My neighbour owns the new 2022 C class and he regrets buying it already. Just looks great in pictures

[@cccccccccccccccc5858]

@@rg6982 Hhh, Maybe He should consider the Alfa Romeo Giulia. In My Opinion, the best in that segment. By the Way, are You from Europe or U.S.?

[@rg6982]

@@cccccccccccccccc5858 thats funny you say that because thats the exact car i advised him ahah but he's a bit of a badge sob so said he will check out the LCI 3 series or the latest S4 And i live in the UK

[@cccccccccccccccc5858]

@@rg6982 Hhh, nice. Well, The Audi is Great too.

[@guillermoacosta7975]

nowadays it is not necessary to use false exhaust pipes, it seems ridiculous to me

[@Andreas-zh2ri]

Bin ich der einzige der findet, dass das Zierelement aus Holz mit den Streifen ausschaut wie eine 70ies Tapete oder eine Cordhose?

[@ivanmask6470]

only now this car can bear the name Mercedes!! Great job, Autogefuhl

[@autogefuehl]

🙏🙏

[@aykanaygar5630]

Why no mentioning about console quality ? When you touch or push those plastics it creates lots of crackling sounds. Pls mention more on -cons of the German cars

[@Thisismyhandle218]

20” wheels look astronomically better, overall styling I quite like. Curious as to how the 43 and 63 will look. Great review as always 👍🏼

[@rexmundi273]

Still happy with my 2017 GLC 350e AMG.

[@mickill2]

My wife brought the new 2022 mercedes c 200 and within 2 months the engine was leaking oil so badly that the engine go bust and is still in the mercedes workshop and still waiting over 2 months for the car to get fixed,reliability is a joke,I've never seen a new car break so quick.

[@mgj2090]

benz dropping their standards more and more recently

[@pacmanc8103]

I’m certain you have be given an equivalent car to drive while your’s is in the shop. I’d be unhappy, too, but the car will be fixed I’m sure. Good luck!

[@goncalo33]

Use the lemon law, if need be.

[@roberthamilton1301]

@@goncalo33 some county's don't have lemon Laws....

[@joshbacon8241]

There’s planned obsolescence for you - more profit for the company at the expense of the consumer.

[@koenigseggkid1678]

Confused why they didn't tuck the rear wiper under the spoiler. Just sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@caryedwards1768]

🙄

[@TheMisterB2u]

Yes,your right,like Hyundai!

[@FundierteForelle]

So the wide area of thw wiper reaches the underneath which is most important for the visibility

[@Carfan678]

Am I the only one not bothered by this, cars have had this for the longest time that I don’t even question it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wgfarley]

The Lexus RX has hidden the wiper for years! I just can’t understand why the others don’t.

[@dw00ds]

😂😂When he rode by the police! I love his car reviews, they're so thorough and I could literally listen to him explain car features all day!

[@SDav21]

Amazing to hear that there'll be a 6 cylinder diesel. It'll be the best engine for this car. Imagine that. Wow. I'll buy it just for the 6 cylinder engine.

[@andrewkennedy9704]

I like how the condensation on the front screen looked like a cowboy hat. Lol. 🤠

[@cpg8000]

Manufacturers have been skimping on seating comfort for a long time now. I wish they would put a little more into that important part of any auto

[@Hakltz]

The interior is definitely better…very beautifully executed! The exterior…I was never much of a fan, but it’s ok.

[@viliukas15]

Thomas, thanks for your reviews, they are good as always. But as a small remark, often when you speak about build quality, in fact you are referring to materials and not the build quality. If you take a look at the screenshot at 13:40, your finger points directly to a very unusually huge gap at a very unusual place, which to me does not seem to be an example of good build quality :) I wonder if you were a bit more critical and showed more of these, Mercedes nowadays does seem to be going backwards in terms of build quality (not materials). But I guess being at the official presentation does somewhat restrict you from what you can say and really think, i.e. from being brutally honest about the product you are rewieving..

[@ericvandoornen461]

I ordered my GLC 400e today, can’t wait for delivery !!

[@autogefuehl]

Enjoy!

[@billykiliz]

A luxury SUV with characteristics of both a coupe and an SUV is the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. It has a variety of engine options, including diesel and gasoline engines, as well as the choice of a hybrid powertrain. The car's interior is roomy and equipped with high-end materials and cutting-edge technology, including the MBUX infotainment system, cutting-edge driver assistance systems, and cutting-edge safety measures. There are several trims of the GLC 300, each with a different level of luxury and amenities.

[@nickwebb9290]

Thanks, that’s an excellent review 👍

[@autogefuehl]

cheers! Feel free to recommend :-)

[@pocketmoneyrecords]

7,5L consumption at 100 km/h is ridiculously high for a 4 cylinder. The V8 in the newest RS6 does the same, the V12 in my E32 750i asa well.

[@joshbacon8241]

Why isn’t the AIRMATIC adaptive suspension going to be offered on UK cars?

[@isimonsez]

We are more of a wagon & full size SUV family but if we had to choose a crossover, Porsche Macan is the only one I’d want

[@bztltf]

That police scene 😂 Nice to hear that there is improvement in noise isolation. Is the test car have the 'acoustic comfort package' option?

[@autogefuehl]

😂

[@autogefuehl]

Yes

[@geolykos]

this is the model I want...the 300. It's the best of both worlds; fast and not too expensive.

[@time4leasing]

We found the previous model to be exceptional. This model is hard to beat and is one of the best choices out there. If you cannot buy one then lease it.

[@Tariq0826]

I love the car but the fake exhaust are a deal breaker for me. Wouldn't spend that much money on a car with fake exhaust, regardless of its other great feature, the fake are a deal breaker

[@konradzubrzycki5056]

Thank you for the test Thomas. Any idea if Apple Car Play is wireless now? Greetings from Poland!

[@autogefuehl]

Yes u can choose!

[@autogefuehl]

More: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmmQnoSfo999aq8

[@EasyRider90]

You didn’t talk about infotainment gauges reduced,no mouse touch screen

[@JohnUSA7]

Is this the new 2023 GLC model a US or European model? I am asking cause I like the new larger center LCD panel as it is shown here at the 8:35 mark. I have seen pictures of this center LCD panel pictures on on my local US MB website and they look just like the older 2022 model. In other words....does the US and the European models have different center LCD panels? Thank you.

[@autogefuehl]

Hey, this is EU model, u can always see that at the turning indicators

[@JohnUSA7]

@@autogefuehl I have not yet found the US model here. I would like to know if the new larger center LCD panel will be available on the 2023 US GLC models. I have not seen this yet and it is possible that it will not, and MB will wait till the 2024 US model year. If this really is what will happen then I will NOT buy the 2023 GLC as in my eyes it is still an OLD model.

[@LOONG6368]

Love all Thomas video. Very detail info. Got a question for you. Given same price used Glc 220d/250d 2017 amg line 60k mileage vs CX5 2.2d/2.5 g GT 2020 25k miles. Which one will Thomas choose? Thank you.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@autogefuehl]

CX5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXWuZqWcmbmYqbc

[@autogefuehl]

GLC previous gen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqayhHpnZ8lnf80

[@ericvandoornen461]

The diamond white is beautiful. The fake exhaust looks cool too so I like it

[@planetfabulous5833]

He is always so stylish and polished!

[@autogefuehl]

🙏🙏

[@willmac5642]

Is it possible to order pano roof on base models or is it based on overall model spec level?

[@SDav21]

I wonder what is up with Mercedes and the door closing sound these days. It is like the sound engineers that used to engineer all the sounds are gone. I also drove a GLB 220d as a loan car for a week while my W212 E Class was in for a repair and the rear doors of the GLB didn't align properly with the front doors and really had to be slammed. And it can't be for good insulation because there was still plenty wind noise. Also it is unacceptable that this GLC has hard plastic from half way down the doors and dashboard. The quality is similar to that from those Chinese SUVs from Chery and Haval these days.

[@christianwold]

Looks like they are more into the driving dynamics, and skimming on the Interior 👍

[@robertehlers3757]

Why was the center of the windshield fogging up during the motorway driving segment? The climate control system was not functioning well.

[@sergeysedelnikov3015]

20:53 every time Police: minding it's own business Me: oh, I go to jail today most likely for nothing Same when you came to shop, did not buy anything and just passing by to exit

[@autogefuehl]

haha yes totally

[@fabiobernardes974]

Great video!

[@hanzohanzo1639]

I will wait for the new electric EQC!

[@Cloxxki]

Is all I need is a large flat floor, will this be better than a C or E wagon?

[@akintosh8481]

I bought a c300e and I don't have room to put my leg on the right. The materials are hard and in the end my legs hurt in this car. Is there more room for my right leg in the new glc? I don't think

[@choshun8]

Thanks for the scam warning. You’re the only channel to warn people. I actually fell for that on a different channel because they use the same badge and a very similar username. Luckily it didn’t get very far and I thought that the KZbinr wanted to discuss a question I was asking which turned into them saying I had won a crappy old 5 series bmw!

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated! I also made a shout out to all the social media channels to warn people and I did hours and hours of handwork deleting scam messages because the spam protectors are sometimes not that good...

[@thomass3769]

Thomas Blue und Thomas, the best!

[@mart_en]

Hey Thomas, how come you didn't mention the massive downgrade of the materials in the interior? Everything above the middle dashboard looks fine and elegant but everything beneath it is now completely in hard pack materials ! Where the predecessor had soft touch materials even down on the doors, the middle console and the glove compartment, it is now all hard plastics.

[@SDav21]

Exactly my thoughts. Same as in the C Class. It feels terrible.

[@darkknightsds]

After all these years, I still appreciate that you respect speed limits.

[@autogefuehl]

most welcome !

[@Obloms]

Thank you for review. Capacitive buttons though kill usability. Infotainment in general seems unnecessary complex and not very ergonomic. Kills the whole thing.

[@petergregory7199]

Nice to have a car in a colour that matches your shoes.

[@beniw8297]

Rear axle steering has been introduced with s class according to my knowledge

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!!!!!

[@kingfisher111]

Hi Thomas, came back to watch ur videos after a long break. I noticed that the roof camera u use, doesn't have good stabilisation. Request you to try GoPros instead of the Sony. The roof video segments have a lot of shake.

[@denisovanhybrid9610]

This location is not far from where The Good, The Bad and The Ugly was filmed back in the 1960s

[@MrBasti1008]

Waiting for the new X3 2023 and then I have to make a hard decision 🙆🏽‍♂️🙈

[@huto9606]

Kannst Du mir bitte sagen, in wie weit der Touchscrenn bedienbar ist? - Auch für ältere Cars-Fans

[@snuggles03]

awesome video..beautiful car…but not an EQA :), any chance of a review of the EQA350? please thomas

[@oskarpawszewski8406]

Guys thats a superb location of your video. Would you share were is it?

[@sasothestrategizer]

Thomas, I drove a 2019 GLC AMG 43 and lost all sense of words Friday. I’m a Audi guy/owner and I am ashamed!

[@wojciech8881]

Hi Thomas, I like blue cars too, but if you had to match the closest Audi color, what would it be? Scuba blue, Sepang blue, Navarra blue? :)

[@autogefuehl]

hehe cool =) There are a lot of nice Audi blue colors, the ones you name, also Ara Blue, Turbo Blue... it also depends on the model and the year they sometimes also just renamed these or the tones are just a little different

[@wojciech8881]

@autogefuehl exactly! I saw the GLA in the spectral blue today. Probably the closest audi blue color is the sepang. What do you think?

[@autogefuehl]

Yes indeed spectral at mb!

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

1. The dash, especially the placement of AC vents high and the UI display lower, seems very nice. 2. In the US, a 37mpg+ ICE AWD base RAV4 hybrid similar in size and function, costs maybe $35k. So a $47k awd GLC seems like a pretty good buy. But a 37 mpg $47k AWD Highlander hybrid LE seems even better.

[@panzerfaustwot8530]

Nobody:... German reviewer: Let's do 0-100 accelaration test and stop at 90 km/h because of speedlimit....

[@SJ-rf6gp]

GLC 63 gonna be the best in this class next year

[@rubenbarrera7338]

Is Spectra Blue called Starling Blue Metallic in America? Thanks in advance

[@autogefuehl]

hmmmm could be, they indeed sometimes have different namings.

[@rubenbarrera7338]

@@autogefuehl Thanks!

[@ginsengbaby]

Any GLC owner on relatability of this model? Planning on getting this to replace an old ageing BMW 320D. Ideally 2-3 years in what we are considering.

[@ji230264]

you never exceed the speed limit....... uhummm....... hahahaha. ok, by the way, great video as usual. congrats.

[@autogefuehl]

😁

[@marinoint]

Mercedes and VW really need to give us real buttons instead of these new touch/capacitive "buttons"! The touch "fake buttons" are less precise, more distracting, and dangerous to use while driving.

[@yutengli404]

How much will the 2023 GLC be?

[@Daweisstebescheid]

Die Armaturen finde ich furchtbar zusammengewürfelt, also den "alten" finde ich besser 1

[@blakewilson7438]

Great review once again Thomas! Have they fixed the crabbing issue with the front wheels on vehicles with the 4 Matic system?

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! What exactly?

[@blakewilson7438]

@@autogefuehl In the previous models of the GLC with 4 Matic the front wheels scrub out when turning, it makes a loud thuding noise, its a huge problem with RHD GLC here in Australia

[@JimFISHING-v1c]

Keep waiting and waiting. The salespersons were not helpful enough. So, I ordered Tesla Y instead 😒 and no regret

[@nazhasan428]

Compared with Lexus NX, which is better ?

[@tejaksz]

Hey Thomas, do you have any information how much smaller the boot of the phev is? Is it really still has a step in the boot? Thanks!

[@autogefuehl]

You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ndmJahfbWdsKc

[@tejaksz]

@@autogefuehl I’m sorry, I missed that video. Thanks! It’s so sad, that it has a great electric range, but we still lose a huge amount of boots space. I was hoping that this would be resolved by 2022.

[@diluxe]

Being a BMW fan , mercedes are really showing them up with their recent design language

[@CapnT87]

Is it confirmed that the V8 is dead for the GLC63 like the C63?

[@pradeepmagan6951]

Prefer previous model as you must have manual aircon controls

[@mattchannel7075]

I always thought the E-Class was the most important product line for Mercedes?

[@dragospahontu]

Why is it that in new Mercedes-Benz models you have to slam the doors in order to shut?

[@TFSIChristmas]

It soft touches not you have to slam it like sandwich.

[@dragospahontu]

@@TFSIChristmas ok

[@Carfan678]

Amazes me how Mercedes seems to make super attractive gas vehicles but their electric vehicles are so questionable:(

[@mikeritz4547]

Hello Thomas, great review. Did you feel any leg pain from the positions of the pedals in this car? I'm 193cm and I found the Audi Q5 pedals uncomfortable (they are angled upwards which is not good for long legs).

[@PastelitoBombon]

The driver's legroom looks really claustrophobic

[@ial01]

Thomas, It's disappointing you don't use a digital vernier to show us the size difference in the grille 😂

[@eagleeatsmonkey3621]

smaller GLB cn seat 7, why bigger GLC cannot have 7 seater?

[@jattgill]

Hilarious reaction to the police 😆

[@antonyyg]

Very nice🤩🤩🤩