2021 Mercedes GLC Review: Still one of the best premium SUVs

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2021
  • The Mercedes-Benz GLC is likely to be a frontrunner if you're considering a premium-badged SUV. But is the 2021 model still worth considering? In this CarGurus UK review, Rebecca Jackson assesses the GLC 300e plug-in hybrid model to see how it fares for space, technology, comfort, performance, efficiency and more.
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Komentáře • 128

  • @BobbyJay1
    @BobbyJay1 Před 2 lety +7

    A neighbour had this as a courtesy car. Same exact colour - 70 plate. Looks gorgeous.

    • @Maga24-i6k
      @Maga24-i6k Před 2 lety

      trust me it's best drive - my bias

  • @davidviner5783
    @davidviner5783 Před 2 lety +51

    ...'without busting your budget'??? This car starts at £45K+.

  • @Snowmation
    @Snowmation Před 2 lety +1

    Was a good video, but I have to ask, why does CarGurus need two watermarks on the video? And why does the one on the left need to be so large? Surely you can protect your videos without the watermark being that big. Dial it back by 50% and I think it would be spot on.

  • @MervynJardin
    @MervynJardin Před 2 lety +6

    Actually, the charge times are incorrect based on my last 18 months driving the car. The 13.5KW battery charges from zero to full in 4.5 hours on a three pin domestic socket at 2.2Kwh. If you use a fast charger at 7.2kwh which is the maximum it will accept, it will take you around 90 minutes. The battery indication is bent needle from MB, so it never actually fully discharges to zero even when showing zero, so you cannot simply do the maths. My best guess is that when zero, the battery is around 3KW remaining. This is how you can drive on electric below 5mph on electric even when your battery shows zero and this includes starting off as well. If you divide 10.5/2.2=4.7 hours or 4 hours 42 minutes which is domestic 3 pin and 10.5/7.2=1.45 hours or 1 hour 27 minutes. The 3KW remaining is dependent upon temperature and mostly in autumn, spring and summer temperatures, its nearer 3.2KW remaining, so a very slightly reduced charge time of 4.5 hours, 3 pin and 85 minutes at 7.2kw fast charge. In winter add an additional 15 mins and 5 mins receptively.

  • @mirrorqueen4293
    @mirrorqueen4293 Před 2 lety +12

    Bought one for my Mom birthday. She loves it because it's a Merc she can show off to the neighbours. Honestly I would get an XC60 if it was for myself.

    • @bend3rbot
      @bend3rbot Před 2 lety

      Which doesn't say anything intelligent, or flattering about your Mum or German luxury also-rans

    • @-ZED-
      @-ZED- Před 2 lety +1

      Thinking of doing the same for my dad in a few years :) currently 18 so need to work a few years to get there

  • @emsjane69
    @emsjane69 Před rokem

    Is the steering lighter than a BMW X1, which I find heavy to steer

  • @yveswijnants7047
    @yveswijnants7047 Před 2 lety +1

    The only thing differentiating is the badge, I'm afraid. I've been driving "premium" lease for more than 20years, but am now getting my Hyundai Sante Fe delivered in two weeks; would get very worried as German car maker looking at what the Coreans are doing - see all reviews on eg. Hyundai Ionic5....

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 Před 2 lety

    I enjoyed watching the Video Review. A very nice 👍 looking Family SUV

  • @TheMase60
    @TheMase60 Před 2 lety

    My wife and I went out in a new Glc300 diesel premium the wife loved tbh it will be a once in a life time purchase spending North of 50k is a bit unnerving .

  • @samteehoney7137
    @samteehoney7137 Před 2 lety

    Wow I love the colour and design.

  • @MoroccoGamer
    @MoroccoGamer Před 2 lety +5

    my dream car looks awesome

  • @devidodge
    @devidodge Před 2 lety +1

    please do one for the GLE coupe

  • @ryanwilkins7080
    @ryanwilkins7080 Před 2 lety +5

    When I say Hey Mercedes I am too hot it says I know I blame your parents🙄

  • @INSTRUMANROBOT
    @INSTRUMANROBOT Před 2 lety

    The background music for the first 1:30 sounds a lot like the BMW how-to videos 🤔

  • @mlh4711
    @mlh4711 Před rokem +1

    We switched from a Lexus to one of these with no regrets. Highly recommend it.

  • @DannySeventySeven
    @DannySeventySeven Před 2 lety +2

    Proof that Rebecca would look good in anything

  • @pomerau
    @pomerau Před 2 lety +3

    Same interior as a 17/18 model year E class.

  • @Windfarmvessels
    @Windfarmvessels Před 2 lety +1

    Can you reach the pedals this time, last model wasn't great for short poeple

  • @aidanchakkalakkal9914

    umm how tall are u...for a perspective of ur size to the car

  • @nisancashi2241
    @nisancashi2241 Před 2 lety +1

    nice one jasckson

  • @multinecmi
    @multinecmi Před 2 lety +1

    i guess heavily updated interior design is coming according to new c class...

  • @rizaulkamal3020
    @rizaulkamal3020 Před 2 lety

    My wife wanted me to get a GLC so test drove one just to keep her happy. Did not like it at all. The ride was jittery on the motorway. It did settle down after a while. Town driving was OK. Went for the E-class instead and that is far more enjoyable to drive

  • @tastyf1974
    @tastyf1974 Před 2 lety +8

    E pace is class below, F pace is in this segment. You also need to realise that Volvo Xc60 and Lexus also offer Premium products in this sector 👍

    • @73willyg
      @73willyg Před 2 lety +2

      Volvo never gets the love

    • @themanipulator1
      @themanipulator1 Před 2 lety +1

      Volvo and lexus do more for me than the Germans, I find the German rivals phenomenally bland

    • @chitpaul
      @chitpaul Před 2 lety +1

      Have an RX450h F Sport, just returned to London from Lands End, great car and fewer on the road than these..
      O forgot to mention I have had W204 C Class in AMG CDi trim..good car but not the 'mercedes experience' that the older Mercedes had back in the 1970's or 80's. Like the look of some of them, bit like the BMW range but would not have one again.

    • @dimention6600
      @dimention6600 Před 2 lety +1

      GLC is way better

    • @chitpaul
      @chitpaul Před 2 lety +1

      @@dimention6600 depends on what you mean by better... spec, price, reliability, resale.. image.. Engineering. Cash test safety.. ranking in the world... sales, faults, etc etc.

  • @shanjanusman9974
    @shanjanusman9974 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful 😍😍 love the car and you look amazing

  • @danieli.9549
    @danieli.9549 Před 2 lety

    GLC is perfect size car ! Quality, nice, indestructible engin (2.2diesel).
    For today, have an 10 ! sit, plz.

  • @user-pc9kk9ip4s
    @user-pc9kk9ip4s Před 26 dny +1

    Rebecca; on what planet is 20" rims more" sporty" than comparable 18 or 19"? Bigger wheels only produces problems like more road noice, more expensive, more problems during heavy rain, more vibrations and so on...

  • @angadm7337
    @angadm7337 Před 2 lety

    Wow 🤩🥰 what a colour 👌🏻

  • @tommyolsen8224
    @tommyolsen8224 Před 2 lety +3

    Still love the GLC ! 😃

  • @ralphthebulldog5163
    @ralphthebulldog5163 Před 2 lety

    Mine comes this week but Coupe

  • @MervynJardin
    @MervynJardin Před 2 lety

    In addition to comments below, the computer is showing 56.5mpg (UK) for petrol and 156 mpge. Distance travelled 8,207 miles of which 4, 479 miles electric only. Driving time, 14 days 10 hours 43 mins total of which 10 days, 20 hours 36 mins electric. In other words, 55% of all driving miles is on electric and 71% of drive time is on electric. Amazing economy.

  • @Reddylion
    @Reddylion Před 2 lety +1

    Nice !

  • @davidperry3531
    @davidperry3531 Před 2 lety

    But does it 'crab' across the surface at low speed like many RHD GLCs?

    • @terryantony1149
      @terryantony1149 Před 2 lety

      I owned 2 GLC in the last 3 years - a 250d and a 350d and never experienced 'crabbing' in either of those vehicles. I too was concerned of what I heard and read of the issue you are referring to. Mercedes have fixed the issue as far as I can tell. A few years back, Merc replaced the tyres, which were attributed to the anomaly free of charge. But I never had any issues with the GLCs I had.

    • @davidperry3531
      @davidperry3531 Před 2 lety

      @@terryantony1149 that’s interesting. I believe that it is a problem with RHD cars and is related to the front suspension geometry. The scrubbing can be reduced by using different types of tyres but Mercedes Australia do not acknowledge that there is a problem. There has been a lot written from disgruntled owners about this issue and other Mercedes models also suffer from it including the C class.

    • @terryantony1149
      @terryantony1149 Před 2 lety +1

      @@davidperry3531 mine were RHD vehicles too in the UK and I enquired at the dealership about this very issue. The dealerahip admitted that was the case but assured me that it was no longer a problem. As I said, I didn't have any adverse experience with the GLC.

  • @scotstubbie
    @scotstubbie Před 2 lety +2

    I love this car would have it in red though

    • @davedurave2
      @davedurave2 Před 2 lety

      Just ordered mine 300de in designo hyacinth red metallic !! I agree love the colour 👍

  • @connormcleod9595
    @connormcleod9595 Před 2 lety +3

    Gorgeous.. Well the car aint bad either

  • @absolutelybrightstar
    @absolutelybrightstar Před 2 lety

    This model is on its way out in a few months

  • @yorkudegree4358
    @yorkudegree4358 Před 2 lety

    X3 is currently the best SUV. GLC is a beautiful vehicle, but outdated and new model expected next year. Better to wait.

  • @ETBONIFACIO
    @ETBONIFACIO Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve got a question, is it reliable enough to last about 20 years and is it over engineered or it is just perfect.

    • @nancyrivera1620
      @nancyrivera1620 Před 2 lety

      Who keeps a car for 20 years now a days lol

    • @ETBONIFACIO
      @ETBONIFACIO Před 2 lety

      @@nancyrivera1620 good point, although having one is convenient just incase the new main car broke down.

  • @paulmcgee1867
    @paulmcgee1867 Před 2 lety +2

    Can’t see why it would beat an Lexus NK

  • @ralphthebulldog5163
    @ralphthebulldog5163 Před 2 lety +1

    The Mercedes badge means land sea and air.

  • @antoniofernandes6226
    @antoniofernandes6226 Před 2 lety

    Love the car and I love you

  • @gregoryuk
    @gregoryuk Před 2 lety +5

    .... my friends all drive Porsches. I must make amends.

  • @m4st3rm1nd9
    @m4st3rm1nd9 Před 2 lety +1

    They need to get rid of that stuck on aftermarket tablet display

  • @victordunn6490
    @victordunn6490 Před 2 lety +3

    It won’t break the budget, it’s only £57,000 what world do you live in?

    • @themanipulator1
      @themanipulator1 Před 2 lety

      It's an absolute joke when the average annual UK salary is sub 30k🤣

  • @luismiguelgarciacanan5245

    Me gusta el auto para keren

  • @dorkflassbury1164
    @dorkflassbury1164 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice car. Too bad the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

  • @athollmcnicoll256
    @athollmcnicoll256 Před 2 lety +2

    Yeah its okay Rebecka but sadly will not fit in my parking space, as too many oversized SUV's already exist, making life somewhat difficult.

  • @devidodge
    @devidodge Před 2 lety

    im here for Rebecca

  • @hoop5824
    @hoop5824 Před 2 lety +4

    MANAGEABLE £57,000!!! YEAH SURE!!!

  • @JoseSilva-ep2ww
    @JoseSilva-ep2ww Před 2 lety +2

    Too big for me... I like that lovely blue though... Beautiful.

  • @oscarnovarino7388
    @oscarnovarino7388 Před 2 lety

    Rebecca sei una donna incantevole⚘

  • @connectionplus2462
    @connectionplus2462 Před 2 lety

    BMW X3 2022. Comes with 4 years 50k free Maintainence it’s only $45000
    And better ride. I had the worst experience. With benz. The tires and the sunroof. Wait till 2022 glc It will be new design ..

  • @securitypicker8693
    @securitypicker8693 Před 2 lety +5

    "I am too hot" .. yes you are m'am !!

  • @harrys9968
    @harrys9968 Před rokem +3

    Drove this, xc60 and Tiguan. Merc was the most boring design wise and worst to drive out the 3. VW was just all around solid and looks stunning whilst the volvo was just uber comfortable and oozed class throughout. Merc is just a badge these days imo

    • @jstring
      @jstring Před rokem +2

      Tiguan? Looks stunning? You had your eyes checked recently mate?

  • @williamdonly7966
    @williamdonly7966 Před 2 lety

    Good quality car, however not that good to the environment!! In this era vehicles should be much more fuel efficient.

  • @edwardpickett574
    @edwardpickett574 Před 2 lety

    Screwed on Number Plates...who the hell did that.......

  • @konsen6149
    @konsen6149 Před 2 lety +3

    Volvo XC60 looks better than GLC . It is also Europe second best selling premium SUV too.

    • @HH-io9vh
      @HH-io9vh Před rokem

      the xc60 is so ugly..

    • @konsen6149
      @konsen6149 Před rokem

      @@HH-io9vh Exactly,the GLC is so UGLY and OLD LOOKING.

  • @jggiango
    @jggiango Před 2 lety +7

    Rebecca: Hey Mercedes
    Mercedes: How may I help you?
    Rebecca: I’m too hot
    Mercedes: Yes you are ;)

  • @jimmacgregor4122
    @jimmacgregor4122 Před 2 lety

    Vehicles like this divide opinion like no others - some clearly see them as desirable - others regard them as big, ugly and completely pointless - each to their own I suppose - at least we can all agree on how good a reviewer Rebecca is - she manages to make the most boring cars seem interesting.

  • @kharyandmariemanderson9347

    Just got one of these as a loaner. So disappointing. Mercedes nowadays don’t seem able to make a car that feels like a quality item. They may look good and but they don’t feel premium. It’s feels just above Ford Focus level. Plastics and switchgear etc. couple that with noisy engines and a ride that is crashy… Cripes. BMW and Audi are running rings around merc for quality interior build right now. Why don’t merc get it?

  • @whitemoor66
    @whitemoor66 Před 2 lety +2

    Whilst the interior looks nice, the packaging seems poor, especially given the size of the vehicle.

    • @DeanoEV135
      @DeanoEV135 Před 2 lety +1

      I had one and it couldn't be further from the truth. 2 up with 2 child seats in the back and a full boot, it done the job and you don't need anything bigger.

    • @whitemoor66
      @whitemoor66 Před 2 lety +2

      @@DeanoEV135 you must travel light! Less than 400 litres boot capacity in a vehicle this size is poor. My old 62 plate Civic had a bigger boot! Was yours non-hybrid?

    • @DeanoEV135
      @DeanoEV135 Před 2 lety +2

      Nah I only had the 220d, 550L of boot space.

    • @whitemoor66
      @whitemoor66 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DeanoEV135 that's a lot more like it!

    • @DeanoEV135
      @DeanoEV135 Před 2 lety +1

      @@whitemoor66 it's not even the space, think my old Mondeo had more capacity by volume but the shape is big and wide so dead easy to use it all.

  • @aerotus888
    @aerotus888 Před 2 lety +2

    No one will buy the hybrid with such a tiny boot! Absolutely ridiculous!!

  • @dambo8416
    @dambo8416 Před 2 lety

    Great car until it decides to randomly not start 🙄

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 Před 2 lety

    Well, where do you start. With Rebecca so eye catching you'd of probably have missed the horrendous paint finish on this car, machine must of had an off day.

  • @smythe2310
    @smythe2310 Před 2 lety

    All these comments. I wonder how many actually own this car.

  • @pandong2008
    @pandong2008 Před 2 lety +1

    Don*t mind the car. Rebecca is the best! :D

  • @idimidodjimi6760
    @idimidodjimi6760 Před 2 lety +1

    Sorry but DS7 Crossback is just better.
    Tested this thing including Q5 and X3, and its way better , much better fit and finish more equipment excellent ride quality even on 20" wheels so no need for expensive air suspension. It fails only if You want 4 wheel drive cause You need to go for hybrid for that . Much more space inside the cabin, electrically reclining seats, massage / cooled /heated seats and much more.
    On top of it all it cost less and You will be noticed in the sea of other simpletons .

  • @RB-jt8jo
    @RB-jt8jo Před 2 lety

    competion?... u must be joking.

  • @MD-cx5dg
    @MD-cx5dg Před 2 lety

    No storage for a banana ?

  • @andyml1
    @andyml1 Před 2 lety

    Think I’ll stay with Lexus…

  • @mrmawson2438
    @mrmawson2438 Před 2 lety

    😜

  • @sanchaynarain3532
    @sanchaynarain3532 Před 2 lety +4

    I’ll choose the BMW X3 over this!

  • @JackKing12.
    @JackKing12. Před 2 lety +1

    0:13 why whole family? I'm in my 40's single I just want one. Don't need a 'family' to buy one.

    • @kamuda1982
      @kamuda1982 Před 2 lety +1

      "AND the big enaugh to fit all familly in." AND key word- AND. AND = aswell/
      too
      also
      besides
      plus
      If they say about boot capacity that you can fit for example 3 4 5 suitcases you complain that you travel with only one?

  • @MrMarcob73
    @MrMarcob73 Před 2 lety +6

    That tablet on dashboard look like ‘90s tom tom! Horrible. Sorry Merc, but the car needs a 100% new model not just a tacky refresh.

  • @CaptainMir
    @CaptainMir Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Mercedes I am too hot 🔥.. Ruby 💕 you surely are that

  • @RB-jt8jo
    @RB-jt8jo Před 2 lety

    X3 is much much better

  • @kilibobo1978
    @kilibobo1978 Před 2 lety

    Even GLC AMG would be,i choose Reb is more...!!!

  • @funksocks
    @funksocks Před 2 lety +2

    Or you could buy a Lexus or a Volvo and use the money you saved (in repairs and depreciation) for something else.

  • @framclean7910
    @framclean7910 Před 2 lety

    Did mark get her pregnant again

  • @user-dn7du7fp4j
    @user-dn7du7fp4j Před rokem

    Fails to stand out

  • @TWHISPERER
    @TWHISPERER Před 2 lety +1

    I like this car but Mercedes are so high maintenance. All sorts of things can go wrong with these cars, German cars in general.

  • @tonynewcombe9075
    @tonynewcombe9075 Před 2 lety +1

    Drop that stupid background music !!! , Stupid unnecessary music trend that is on nearly all videos. Most times I never watch all though.

  • @bend3rbot
    @bend3rbot Před 2 lety

    It looks like an Indian taxi! It has a turban top and a nose like a bureaucrat, and not a successful one!!! It actually looks like a boring Mahindra, and no doubt with Merc penchant for electrifying everything poorly, it'll be as producctive!

  • @phil8437
    @phil8437 Před 2 lety

    Mercedes Benz today are not the well built vehicles they once were. They have a poor reputation for reliability and some models can't even be bothered to use their own engines. Some models use Renault engines as used in the much cheaper Dacia Duster. Buy a Lexus instead.

  • @BenzinioB
    @BenzinioB Před 2 lety +6

    Sorry Becca, there is really no reason for this... they are expensive, worst to drive and inefficient...

    • @kingfisherphil
      @kingfisherphil Před 2 lety +1

      Drive ace,loaded with great technology... not for handy for offload as well as motorway. Good economy and performance plus no waiting for charging...

  • @billyrock8305
    @billyrock8305 Před 2 lety +3

    Crap car. Overpriced. Ugly. Parts are outrageous.

  • @dazdrum3390
    @dazdrum3390 Před 2 lety +2

    Is she trying to hide something under that loose fitting dress 🤔🤰🏻

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 Před 2 lety

    Almost any Range Rover would be a better choice, and (marginally) more reliable than Mercedes!!!!!!

    • @chrispenn715
      @chrispenn715 Před 2 lety

      @Z Malek haha - Kind of my point - Mercedes even worse in my opinion, plus I prefer the more coherent interior design of the RR. The Mercedes looks like some sort of casino/brothel inside :-)

  • @cglphotographyni4826
    @cglphotographyni4826 Před 2 lety

    The emissions will irritate but not as much as you