Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[klier]

But on the iX3 there’s not even a adaptive suspension available.

Adds weight, adds complications but most of all.........it's not needed because the base chassis is utterly wonderful

Here we go, already making claims about a better car before the first comparison has happened. Based on looks. Gotta love it.

M

My prediction will be a near total victory for the BMW, with one or two being won by Mercedes out of every ten reviews.

But I guess it's about time to dust off the Internal Combustion section here......this is going to be hardcore, and I am already training my fingertips

 

[Esp5]

One customer wrote that it’s as stiff as a Tesla Y with the biggest wheels ( I guess 21).

The Tesla Y ist very harsh.

As I said, I haven't seen say anything like that in any of the videos, just look at some.

TBH I already expected the GLC to be comfier than the iX3.

We'll know for sure soon.

 

[Swissbob]

Adds weight, adds complications but most of all.........it's not needed because the base chassis is utterly wonderful




My prediction will be a near total victory for the BMW, with one or two being won by Mercedes out of every ten reviews.

But I guess it's about time to dust off the Internal Combustion section here......this is going to be hardcore, and I am already training my fingertips

Every passive suspension is a compromise, therefore I always prefer adaptive suspensions.

Sales wise the iX3 will sell better because of the higher incentives, and the better leasing rates.

The comparison tests will be very tight, I expect the GLC to win without the cost chapter. The iX3 is the better value for money especially with the much higher discounts you can get from BMW.

I am not worried about the ICE, I’d still always prefer a 3L Diesel engined X3 or GLC to the EVs.


Let’s see what will happen.

 

[leylandi]

 

[Uygar]

Looks really nice in these shots

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Looks really nice in these shots

It just looks like a classic crossover. Smart, simple. It looks good, but not striking.
And tbh, for a lot of people, that does just fine.

I quite like the way it looks. Let's see if the platform lives up to expectation.

 

[Uygar]

It just looks like a classic crossover. Smart, simple. It looks good, but not striking.
And tbh, for a lot of people, that does just fine.

I quite like the way it looks. Let's see if the platform lives up to expectation.

Agreed. That was my main complaint as well. There’s nothing really new besides that grille. This black example also hides those hideous taillights, which helps a lot. I also find the GLC to be spec sensitive, whereas iX3 looks good regardless of the spec imo.
Overall it’s a good looking vehicle with really nice proportions and all, but just not exciting. And again like you said, that’s perfectly fine with most people.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Agreed. That was my main complaint as well. There’s nothing really new besides that grille. This black example also hides those hideous taillights, which helps a lot. I also find the GLC to be spec sensitive, whereas iX3 looks good regardless of the spec imo.
Overall it’s a good looking vehicle with really nice proportions and all, but just not exciting. And again like you said, that’s perfectly fine with most people.

The ironic dichotomy of Mercedes design is the quiet luxury of the exterior design, with the overbearing tech in the interior. They need to bring everything into line, and by that I mean do quiet luxury inside and out.

 

[leylandi]

Judging by the elaborate camouflage, we'll likely receive the first official information sometime this year.

 

[Merc1]

I no longer care about this product. Unless this truly a rugged off roader I don't see the point anymore. It really looks tiny and it will come with a 4-cylinder only. This and the C EV are just off my care about list, unless they turn out a lot better than I expect.

M

 

[Design FIRST]

Agreed. That was my main complaint as well. There’s nothing really new besides that grille. This black example also hides those hideous taillights, which helps a lot. I also find the GLC to be spec sensitive, whereas iX3 looks good regardless of the spec imo.
Overall it’s a good looking vehicle with really nice proportions and all, but just not exciting. And again like you said, that’s perfectly fine with most people.

Indeed, the exterior design of the GLC EQ is certainly not "unpleasant". And most certainly not "ugly". IMHO, it is simply rather "unremarkable" and doesn't catch the eye in the way that the ix3 does. That being said, I'm sure that the GLC EQ is not a "bad car" per se. And M-B appears to have really done it's homework regarding quality, fit and finish of the interior. Very attractive price/financing/leasing will have M-B moving a good number of units. And a good many consumers are not all that interested in "gaze worthiness". A good many are however. Will the ix3 find more and above all, more enthusiastic customers ? Here in both vehicle's home market, I'm suspecting yes. We'll see.

 

[Centurion]

Shaped like GLB with round headlights and a spare wheel at the back.