GERMAN LUX BATTLE! -- NEW 2025 BMW X3 vs. 2025 Mercedes GLC: Comparison

[@CarConfections]

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[@cc-td5pi]

One thing to add is the included maintenance that comes with the BMW. I've owned both and having to pay around $500 every time I brought it in for maintenance on the Mercedes vs $0 for the BMW adds to the bottom dollar for cost to own in the first 3 years.

[@macdds]

GLC has an amazing ride quality and design in both interior and exterior.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The BMW X3 is a great pick! It’s got that perfect blend of sporty and practical.

[@Pharmakon_nokamrahP]

It’s an incredibly overpriced piece of 💩you will find nothing in the price range feeling cheaper than this as well as looking cheap. You wouldn’t be giving such praise if it didn’t have a BMW badge, but a KIA. German fanboys are so delusional

[@josephpayton2055]

The interior quality of the bmw is the biggest disappointment of the vehicle. Not in the way it’s built but the materials use. The X3 has an interior look of a new Kia. Yes it has those interactive lights. It is one of the more “affordable” bmws in the lineup but it’s still a bmw and you’d expect it to have a nicer interior than a non luxury crossover, and unfortunately bmw did not succeed at that. It’s too in line with the electric models and gives the interior a cheaper look and feel than it is. If someone wants an X3 they’re better off getting the M50 with the Inline 6. That’s the only winning feature I believe it has.

[@bobjakubik4381]

Love your comparisons. As a designer I’d pick the Mercedes 100%. The interior is a beautiful mix of nice materials, classic curves and digital tech.

[@Алекс-ы8й5щ]

and creaks

[@tinhinnh]

x3 looks cartoonish, glc looks more classy

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

Yup.. X3 screams “single, no kids, lives at home or in an apartment with no garage, low to mid 600’s credit score, purchased with 10%+ apr or put money down on a lease like a clown, unbearable douchebag” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@1gregalbert]

Ordered a 2025 GLC300 for my wife. Selling our 2016 GLC 300 with 162,000 trouble free, rattle free miles. The GLC feels as tight and solid as the day we bought it. She gets the comfy vehicle- I drive a 370Z.

[@SpringfieldTony]

ya know how I feel about your comparison reviews > LOVE 'EM plus I saw Josh riding in the MERC. so this video gets a thumbs up mega LIKE. way to deliver the great reports.

[@CarConfections]

Right on! Thanks 😁

[@limitedreach4446]

X3 is a step back from the previous generation, IMO! GLC for me. Plus you have the option of a PHEV in the GLC!

[@Kenyon712]

GLC for mom. X3 for young adult.

[@terrykoc]

How about Dad?

[@treasurem2491]

​@@terrykoc x5

[@RajDiwani]

I really appreciate you Guy’s wonderful comparison video I have ever seen I am sure to go with BMW X3 Thanks for supporting my decision by providing valuable insights 🙂

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed the comparison 😁

[@cindygaul7719]

I have a 2011 Mercedes ML350! It’s a great vehicle! Love the look of the GLC, but I’ve been reading that Mercedes quality has gone downhill! I’m going with the X3! Love the blue color!

[@Car_conversati0nz]

I’m going with the GLC. The X3, just like most other BMWs looks really odd, while the GLC is just classy. Thanks for posting though!

[@fredrce]

Hey could you please introduce a glass examination for your videos, I mean showing us when a car has front and rear double pane glass and when not. Or something like that

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent comparison!😸

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! 😀

[@Christopher-of-Columbus]

Great video! I favor BMWs over Benz but the 2025 x3 is a hard pass.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@josephpistorio-sc9rf]

Great video. The fixed glass sun roof on the X3 is a deal breaker for me.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@adamwright9741]

The interior of the BMW looks like an old Kia. And the exterior is just plain hideous! I've always liked BMW more than Mercedes but not this time .

[@LofiMusicLover02]

Do a review on the Lexus LS500 please

[@margarita9100]

Exterior: BMW Interior: Mercedes

[@SteadyAscension]

GLC looks like a young mom or dad car. X3 looks more sporty and aggressive.Feels like they are for different demographics

[@ZbmwM5]

Having driven the X3 m50… I’d say it’s fantastic

[@phillm156]

The "compact" dimensions have really grown… My 2004 X5 was 184 inches😂

[@chuckstovall638]

Thank you for this comparison. I'm still a Bimmerphile.

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@JRB41]

Both of them are horrific! What happened to BMW and Mercedes?? 10+ years ago they made fantastic cars

[@slicunit]

At this point K I A is looking pretty damn good.

[@yusen-t_t9872]

next gen: no steering wheel, instead a gaming console alike controller for driving

[@joecool9739]

The new X3 has such a cheap interior that its literally a rental chevy with a giant screen and led lights. Thats it.

[@jonwear9791]

The BMW cut costs ugly design and cheap interior overpriced SUV.

[@carterbasile1720]

@@jonwear9791 I fully agree with you, I don't understand why people would pay so much money for it. Thers the GLC, RDX, Q5, GV70, NX, Stelvio, and the,XC60. I would even take a Buick Envision or a fully loaded Mazda CX5 over it. Previous gen was much better

[@stephencooper3583]

Call me crazy, but the current Chevy Equinox interior looks better than both of these to me. I mean it's obviously lower quality, but it's better as far as looks and functionality. And they kept the physical climate controls and volume knob.

[@joecool9739]

@@carterbasile1720 Crazy how all of those are better options than a BMW...and at a much lower price for some of the models you listed The Buick although made in China is CRAZY value for the money BMW is just poop right now

[@777jones]

@@carterbasile1720I rented a 2024 Buick Envision and drove it 1,000 miles. Excellent, highly refined product. I would buy one. The latest Hyundai Tucson is also fabulous, but the engine is weak. The Buick has a good turbo 4.

[@juanitasmith5159]

Can you do Acura as Lexus SUV?

[@barendandrebooyens937]

MB = style X3 = driving pleasure ( drove both)

[@itstimmer]

I owned several Mercedes vehicles for 16 years from 2008 to 2024. Nowadays there is a significant lack of quality, design aesthetic, and luxury in Mercedes vehicles. I can’t stand how they redesigned the interior of the GLC 300. It looks cheap and disjointed. The large iPad-like screen, plastic fake metal door handles, glossy piano black trim, pinstripe trim, and more are all eyesores. So disappointing. The dealership experience has been awful too, especially the service department. (Naples FL, Bonita Springs FL, and especially Bloomfield Hills MI.) I recently sold my 2019 Mercedes GLC 300 and purchased a 2025 Genesis GV70 2.5T Sport Prestige. My GV70 is so much more luxurious and high quality than any Mercedes I’ve ever owned, and it has a superbly quiet interior. I’ve never driven a Mercedes anywhere near as quiet as my GV70. Mercedes has A LOT of catching up to do.

[@Jkrompegel02]

X3 - picking mine up 12/09/24 😊

[@evenstar1131]

Benz has an average exterior design, just bland. Im not sold on either interior, but the Benz with the round vents reminds me of the Chevy Blazer. The wood on the dash is a nice touch. The BMW interior, on the other hand, comes across to techy with little style. I do prefer the wheel style on the BMW. I think the Genesis GV70 has a far better interior and exterior styling than either of these. Genesis interiors really are on another level.

[@vigilante_shit13]

I’d love to see a PHEV comparison between 2025 Mercedes GLC350e vs BMW X3 Drive30e

[@CarConfections]

We'd love to do that if/when BMW decides to make the 30e available in the United States

[@stevelouie5928]

Just get the X3 3.0 and if you don't go crazy on the options, it'll be 55k msrp. But don't pay MSRP. You can always get a deal from BMW.

[@maciej6890]

BMW has been losing its DNA for several years. The styling and materials used in production resemble Asian car brands. Maybe the idea is to reach the recipient. from China? I am disappointed because I remember my excellent BMW from years ago 330 d E90. Mercedes wins unconditionally. Thank you for the professional review.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for watching!

[@AMTex-it-ek7vb]

i have a 24 m40i, i looked at the 24 glc 43 but was 10k more than x3 if in 25 i would have gone with the glc because of less quirky tech, Yes still 10k more but would have paid for less tech of x3

[@bigggbo]

X3 looks like the future, GLC looks like it forgot the future was coming

[@karthikJ-99]

Stop selling out . I have not seen you give the glc more points on interior . The new x3 is just a plastic bucket that tries to ask for a luxury car price for a Kia interior and somehow that’s better than glc ??

[@CarConfections]

Did you completely skip the beginning of the interior section? 🤦‍♂️

[@ivanhernandez4933]

This X3 video review has not been uploaded correct?

[@CarConfections]

Yes, the X3 30 review is coming soon 👍

[@lewistalmadge6703]

GLC is better pick but go with the GLC 43 upgrade

[@gagugongbang5780]

GLC ❤

[@6SpeedTA95]

I mean the old X3 was better than the updated GLC so I'm gonna say X3 is gonna win this even if I have some issues aesthetically. New X3 is ugly as shit but still built better with better materials and much better drivetrains.

[@jbar_85]

It seems the X3 cheaped out on lot of aspects. Sad.

[@glennduncan6843]

Normally I would go for the BMW every time. But with the new BMW X3 there is only one comment I can make, and that is that it is butt ugly, and this more so from the front view. Also looking at the dash set up in both, again just shouts at BMW as to what have they done with this new model. It is awful. That's it for me, no more German cars, the reliable ones are ugly (X3), or just old fashioned (Q5), or just unreliable (GLC). Back to a Subaru Outback for me now and hello to reliability and functionality.

[@michaelfrancis-vb7tp]

I would chose the MB

[@AlexIsUber]

MBZ still got those windows Vista graphics

[@jackryder6732]

Any day mercedes. Now, they have plug in. Only think I don't like my glc, engine louder noise when. Accelerate. Best in class for every thing

[@anw9485]

Great review! I had a 2020 X3 M40i and currently have both a 23 X3M and a 22 GLC43. I thought the new 23+ GLC interior was cheapened compared to the 22 but the exterior still looked good. But now that the new X3 is out I think the new GLC looks better inside and out. The new X3 looks goofy on the outside and severely cheapened on the inside. Looks like BMW is going for like an EV look or something. The only area where the BMW still wins is that the new M50 still gets a B58. The new GLC43 is watered down to a 4-cylinder from the previous Biturbo V6.

[@Spikejou]

How would you compare the 20 X3 M40i to the 22 GLC43 you have now?

[@anw9485]

@@Spikejou Both are great. The 43 is more refined, as in it's feels and looks more luxurious and a little more comfortable than the M40i. But the 43 also has some build quality issues(like all Mercedes) in terms of rattly and creaky plastics. It's less raw than the M40i in terms of power delivery and driving dynamics. It's also less roomy than the M40i. On the inside, the GLC feels like a compact sedan on stilts. The M40i is luxurious too but it's still "the ultimate driving machine". Power delivery and driving experience is much more enjoyable in the M40i with the B58. Build quality is solid, inside and out. When I traded in the M40i after 3 years, not a single creak or rattle from the interior. It's also roomier with more storage and feels more like a SUV with a taller roof but it still drives like a car with the M suspension. It also gets better gas mileage than the 43, despite having more power, being faster and being slightly bigger I'll also mention that I had a 2018 Macan S and 21 SQ5 as well. The Macan S was also fun to drive but super cramped, poor gas mileage and had reliability issues. The SQ5 was pretty boring to drive and undeserving of the "S" badge. Interior was okay, nice seats but you can really see the "VW" in it. Storage volume was good but missing a lot of "small things" that annoyed me like no center stack storage area(only in the armrest) for like your keys, glasses, wallet etc. and no round cutouts in the door for like water bottles etc. So I've had all the cars in this class and the X3 is by far my favorite. As you can tell, I went up to the X3M.

[@Spikejou]

@ Thanks for the in depth response!! I’ve always been a fan of Audi styling and especially interiors, but just can’t get past the numb steering (haven’t driven an SQ5, but have driven an S5). The Macan is the dream, but like you said just too compromised for space. I never paid the GLC43 much attention until sitting in one last week (2021 MY). I do like the interior styling, it feels special. The X3 (previous gen) does seem like the best blend of everything - space, comfort, engaging drive, and even heard the B58 has been reliable (not sure about the B48, or S58)

[@anw9485]

@@Spikejou No problem! I'm fortunate to have had all 4 so can offer some real long-term, in-seat comparison. Yeah looks are definitely subjective. I do like the simplistic Audi design. As mentioned, the S seats are very nice but unfortunately that's kinda where it ended. I could tell where they skimped on materials when compared to the BMW, MB and Porsche. The Audi had a soft-touch rubber dash while the others had nice stitched leather dashes. Audi also had soft touch rubber door sills while the others had nice leather with stitched detail. And below the dash(like around the center stack bottom of the doors, glove box etc, it was all hard, textured plastic. In the BMW, MB and Porsche it was at least leatherette or soft-touch rubber in those areas. My big issue with the SQ5 was that it had the same ZF transmission as the M40i but was just wayyy watered down or tuned for comfort. It was just so sleepy. Granted the M40i had about 35 more horsepower but the transmission was night and day. Extremely rowdy and aggressive in the M40i. At times I was afraid it wasn't going to shift on it's own and hit the paddle to avoid red line. The SQ5 would shift early even in Dynamic(sport). Of course this doesn't matter to everyone but I like driving so it matters to me. Yes, the Macan S was fun but just felt like a terrible "SUV". The interior was cramped and very cock-pit like(as with all Porsches) and I didn't love the Ti-83 calculator looking button layout. Actually, it was so bad as a SUV we ended up trading it in for a 718 Cayman S. And this might be hard to believe but the 718 was just as practical(or impractical) as the Macan because at least you don't expect practicality out of a mid-engine, 2-seater. 😆 Yes the 21 GLC43 is the same generation as the 2022. The interior design is luxurious and aesthetically pleasing. But again, feel free to look but god forbid you touch anything! Press on the center stack, creaaak. Put your elbow on the door sill, craaack. So yes, the X3 does everything best in my opinion. The B48 and 58 are both extremely reliable. Good enough for Toyota, right? And he S58 has been proven super reliable. Any issues would be from somewhere other than the engine. Just buy the one YOU like.

[@anw9485]

Will also mention that our 43 has the AMG performance exhaust optioned. Sounds amazing. The SQ5 isn't much for audible enjoyment. Also another thing that irked me quite a bit about the Audi was(I already mentioned the lack of storage space up-front in the car) the design of the center stack. So the cup holders were right in front of the armrest. When you opened the armrest, it was covered by the wireless phone charging tray and you would have to slide it forward to reveal the storage inside the armrest. So what happens when you're driving alone with 2 cups in the cup holders, make a turn and all of a sudden the sun is shining directly in your face and your sun glasses are in the center armrest storage because there's no other storage ? Well, you can't get them out of armrest storage because the wireless charging tray is blocking. And you can slide the charging tray forward because the cups in the cup holder are blocking. So you'd need a passenger or 3 hands to be able to get your glasses out.🤣 I could actually go on about how un-thoughtfully designed that SQ5 interior was. All things you don't think about on a test drive and only realized once you've owned it.

[@yadiyasin]

The new X3 interior is a downgrade from the previous model, too many cheap plastics

[@saar1971]

You exaggerated Mercedes is also good in quality.

[@tahran5782]

I like the look of the new BMW X3 I think is stylish and I also like the look of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC but I think I would have to go with the X3 because of the designs and everything I like the designs BMWs are known to be sporty so BMW but I'm going to say this because way too much but I would take the BMW over the GLC anytime but they cost too much you can get a fully loaded 2020 5 genesis GV70 3.5 sport prestige it'll have everything you ever wanted and it'll still won't be in the 70s so Kudos to BMW and Mercedes

[@saeednrzadeh4754]

My 2024 x3 sound way better and also does not come with fake engine and shift sound, Thanks fully .

[@3103pbs]

X3

[@Reko_89]

I’d take the GLC AMG 43 coupe over the X3M50 but base for base, the X3 hands down. The Mercedes is way too boring externally.

[@CraigKell]

GLC is 100% better

[@kamishavanarsdale6634]

Benz girl all the way

[@knyeng7506]

Genesis gv70!

[@MadQmike]

X3 is not even in the same ball park vs Mercs

[@stevelouie5928]

Mercedes is more luxury oriented. BMW spent more of the budget on performance.

[@Kenyon712]

Your right. The BMW is way better,

[@Sergesedd22]

Yea. X3 is better.

[@karthikJ-99]

Yaa they need to stop selling out to bmw . The new x3 is nothing but a rental Kia level interior quality

[@АлександърСтефанов-з6р]

​@@Kenyon712nice joke 😅

[@jessiewright1975]

Lexus NX 350 for me ..... rest just a headache

[@CarGeek360]

I’m taking the BMW

[@bossK78]

60k plus for these. Wow. Certified pre-owned is your best bet. BMW interior is a mess. Hard plastics everywhere.

[@Igorka967]

Glc design from 2010

[@geothermal7999]

Ill take MERCEDES-BENZ anytime!

[@TuanLe-lc9lk]

I personally own the GLC 300 amg nightline (pinnacle trim), I love everything about it, red interior, S class screen, just classy to the 9, bmw just never did anything for me, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise is sweet!! It don't bounce around and it takes sharp turn very very well. I can truly trust it. my work have a Hyundai palisade 2025 and the lane keep assist is horrible. It cannot stay on the lane and it bounce around. after having some comparison with the Hyundai, I truly appreciate what I have.

[@RellupNorth]

X3 looks better. Period. Both getting spanked by a Genesis G70 tho for features and quality 😂😂

[@vintagehaynesflute]

Nur Mercedes! Nicht BMW!

[@brq44]

bmw ist gut

[@fredrce]

Audi Q5 is better than both

[@joecool9739]

Q3*

[@joecool9739]

Q3*

[@fredrce]

@@joecool9739 Q3 is smaller and similar to mercedes GLA and bmw X1

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Neither. I’m taking a Mazda CX-5 for 20k less 🤣

[@omidnamin9004]

a Hyundai Tucson has a way nicer more luxurious interior than that joke of a bmw.

[@RellupNorth]

Mercedes has the worst sounding 4 cylinders still

[@Huayraas]

Bmw sounds the worst, and drives the worst still

[@alloysmugoh1701]

Mercs are overrated

[@Huayraas]

Nope, bmw is way more overrated

[@thebigone6969]

I’m a phat cake factory having ebony queen so you know I’m all about that Benz and Bimmer life boo boo!!! But I like the Benz better out of these two boo!!! X3 is just fugly on the inside and outside!!! Too much plastic and weird designs! The Benz looks classier boo boo!!!!

[@stephencooper3583]

Maybe I'm weird, but the lack of physical climate controls is a dealbreaker for me. I understand that it's easier and cheaper to make, but I hate that the industry is heading towards this.

[@MGBOWNER]

The looks alone would put me off the BMW, just plain ugly!

[@ryans7097]

I think the GLC looks way better. However, both interiors are way too cheap looking/feeling for this price point and these companies, Mercedes just does a better job of hiding it.

[@weirdshibainu]

Sorry but the x3 with the cheap interior shouldn't score overall higher than a 5

[@germanfernandez1203]

New X3 looks like a Capibara.

[@carterbasile1720]

true, now every time I see one on the road I will see the Capibara in it. Thanks, allot😃😂

[@evanmunro1984]

Both are absolutely horrid inside and put. 🤢🤢🤢

[@philippepeltier142]

My God the X3 is ugly !!! 😬

[@FCM415]

X3 looks like a Capybara…and not in a cute way

[@leos8720]

Both are a pile of crap ..not for me.. thanks

[@kfx3907]

German designs are falling apart.