Should You Get A 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Over The Q5 And X3?

This week I had the pleasure of driving and reviewing the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, a car many have asked that I review!! I figured why not compare it to the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, both of which I have reviewed and created videos with! I wanted to see how the Benz stacked up.
You're going to have to watch the video to get my full thoughts, but yes, the Mercedes is a worthy adversary. Even in 'base' form, the Mercedes offered a few luxury niceties, and was very traditionally a Mercedes. Its strengths were its looks and brand prestige, and one of its cons was comfort.
While it sported fake exhaust tips -- terrible, it did fit an impressive amount of tall boys and featured an easy to use MBUX infotainment system. That's all you get, now watch the video!!
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Bimmer, Benz, or 'Audi'?!?

[@Reoniz]

Which one are you guys taking?!

[@yegutierrez87]

man oh man, we asked and you delivered! ❤

[@Reoniz]

@SamS44 respect !!

[@Reoniz]

@@yegutierrez87 😎👍

[@atlnam]

X3 M40i all day!

[@Reoniz]

@@atlnam samee

[@Gemini530]

I traded in my 2020 X3 with the GLC, and I am very happy with my decision. The X3 have rattling noise issues and it’s not as good as the GLC in soaking up road imperfections. The GLC is also a little more quiet. I prefer the X3’s infotainment system though. But the more luxurious drive of the GLC makes up for it.

[@Reoniz]

Hey man, I'm just happy that YOU'RE happy!! We all have our own opinions, both are solid cars, and good at different things

[@tech-eq5ob]

100% agree. And BMW has been known to catch fire spontaneously. Not wonderful.

[@michellefigueroa3945]

@@tech-eq5ob Whaaat???!!! OMG, definitely trading in my BMW X3!

[@tcrutch65]

I like reviews from the channels, I wish they told the viewers what they drive daily

[@Reoniz]

I was dailying a 340i when I drove this GLC!

[@yogioto]

What's up with the bottle/cup/can mania in the states? 😂

[@Reoniz]

I don't know, but I'm fully in!!!

[@toronado455]

@@Reoniz 😂

[@smythe2310]

I sat in a brand new Q5 in the showroom today - doesn’t feel anywhere near as special as the GLC inside.

[@Reoniz]

I truly believe it's subjective... I also believe the X3, Q5, and GLC are all fantastic vehicles and much of the what/why between them comes down to both personal preference and affinity for the brand!

[@myshawnyescobar9305]

Cracking knuckles was the best😆🙃

[@Reoniz]

Lmaoo thank you 😤😎

[@myshawnyescobar9305]

I think I would go with a GLC (but with more bells and whistles). I do like the A5 too though. Not in love with the X3...

[@Reoniz]

Fair enough, they're all solid cars, a lot of it is personal preference !! 👍👍

[@myshawnyescobar9305]

I meant Q5* 😅

[@Reoniz]

Haha I figured 🤠

[@chino9468]

You’re quickly becoming one of my favorite reviewers

[@Reoniz]

😤 thank you!!

[@plmnko0]

you should be getting way more views bcz contents are pretty good

[@Reoniz]

Thank you !! 😎😎

[@hellobye4154]

Answer is YES!

[@Reoniz]

Lol fair enough

[@GODWITHUS0712]

The Best Or Nothing. The X3 gets you less horsepower and torque why do you want to feel fast when you really aren't fast. It's like riding with aluminum hubcaps they look nice but you know.

[@Reoniz]

Hahahaha I meeeean these two cars couldn't be more similar. I doubt anybody is seriously using acceleration as a determining factor between them

[@GrenMagg]

Wtf stopped watching when he did the knuckle thing.

[@w.miller7282]

I like my 2019 glc300, got it a year old with 18k miles on it . Very stylish and comfortable with a practical side to it. I wish the screen was touch , but the infotainment is still ok.

[@Reoniz]

Happy to hear you're enjoying your GLC... yes the infotainment is a weak spot, but will be massively improved in the next Gen model!!

[@w.miller7282]

@@Reoniz i think the new ones are better but it’s still not worth upgrading to a newer one, especially since in a year the new one would be outdated .

[@Reoniz]

@@w.miller7282 that's true! I'm excited to see what the next gen GLC is gonna be like !!

[@ian.M440]

BMW X3 is my choice 👍

[@Reoniz]

I'm with you!! 😎🙏🏼

[@vitalikod]

Thx! waiting for GLE review

[@Reoniz]

I'm gonna make it happen ASAP!!

[@hsjhu1884]

Great review, I was about bought this last week but I decided to wait for the 2022 redesign. Do you know when’s it coming out? So many rumors so Idk which one is true. Thanks.

[@Reoniz]

Thank you! I'm not sure, but based on what I've read, should be available by the end of the year! Not a bad idea to wait :)

[@ZenGeeks]

Another great review!

[@Reoniz]

Thank you 😎😎

[@LilCrazyMan9389]

is q5 better than glc if I just want a smooth, reliable, and quiet ride?

[@Reoniz]

They're both pretty good for what they are... I lean towards the Audi for a combination of power-plant and infotainment personally

[@ZestyLemonBoi]

Brilliant!

[@zezu4775]

Definitely…

[@thomastremel3846]

Oddly, I have the same issue with my left leg while driving. As I generally wear shorts, I even have a small callus!

[@Adam-oo7tn]

no sunroof. in 2021? way behind.

[@Reoniz]

Fair enough man... can't disagree with you, especially in an SUV. In a performance car I would love a slick top!!

[@ML-jk3sz]

Its preference. I personally don't want a sunroof but mine came with it, so it's nice that there is an option without it.

[@Adam-oo7tn]

M L i was recently in the EU and noticed many luxury cars with no sunroof… I think it’s an american standard feature with luxury cars, but i found out many europeans do not prefer to have it and go without the option. If you think about it, it’s an option that doesn’t really matter and isn’t necessary.

[@toronado455]

@@ML-jk3sz sunroofs significantly reduce headroom. they require more maintenance, are prone to leaking if you don't keep them in perfect condition, and even spontaneously shatter sometimes. I don't wanna have to lower my seat down to clear. I like having the seat up high I can't do that with a sunroof. Just my personal preference.

[@mrsrukayatdahiru3690]

Hi . Are power windows standard for the GLC 300?

[@deebee0712]

Which vehicle engine has the longer life? My wife is looking at both and I've heard the Audi doesn't last much longer than approximately 80K miles. We tend to keep vehicles well past 100K miles

[@michaeljackson9125]

get a lexus nx, its the best and most reliable suv you can get

[@scrublife1485]

Gorgeous I can't wait to get mine!❤

[@Reoniz]

🔥😎👍

[@user-jl1sz7su4p]

I'm gonna guess 16!

[@user-jl1sz7su4p]

I need more tall boy capacity in my vehicles!

[@Reoniz]

Hahaha I feel you, close guess btw!! This does better than both the X3 and Q5 when it comes to tall boys

[@MrTacoma]

nx? just for the low maintenance?

[@Reoniz]

That's fair! Lexus will likely have the best reliability of any luxury make forsure!

[@MrTacoma]

@@Reoniz how reliable is the GLC 300 ? better than the X3?

[@Reoniz]

@@MrTacoma impossible to say... reliability is not my expertise, but I'd imagine there's a negligible difference between the two

[@MrTacoma]

@@Reoniz well a BMW after 150k miles basically needs everything replaced……..

[@Reoniz]

@@MrTacoma kinda true of all luxury Europeans, especially the stuff that's already that old if not older 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@activechild35]

Your trippin if you think the mag nightline is 50K. You missed a few steps on the website, navigating it was tricky at first.

[@Reoniz]

You're the one trippin... just built a 22' GLC 300 with only AMG Nightline, and it's

[@activechild35]

@@Reoniz In your video, seemed like you gave that price with all your wanted options..I'd agree with 50K for just the wheels, exterior package..yep

[@Reoniz]

@@activechild35 haha ok fair... but I wouldn't get too loaded of a GLC 300, even with 22' pricing, I just built out my ideal spec at $52,200 (including destination)

[@toronado455]

@@Reoniz the main problem is that the cars the dealerships have are frequently optioned up much more than what you might build on the website. This is particularly a problem with luxury brands. Thanks for the video!

[@Reoniz]

@@toronado455 that's very true... not to mention the delusional markups that plague the modern day

[@dsinghr]

I chose q5 over these two.