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Video | NEW Mercedes GLC Electric – has the BMW iX3 met its match?
Alex Legouix reviews the new Mercedes GLC Electric to see if it’s a serious alternative to the BMW iX3
Words by: Tom Roberts
Published on 18 April 2026 | 0 min read
The latest chapter of the Mercedes vs BMW saga sees Alex Legouix giving the new Mercedes GLC Electric the Autotrader review treatment and asking if it does enough to rattle the BMW iX3.
The GLC Electric’s tech gets a starring role with the usual question of whether you’ll need a science degree to change the temperature, navigate menus or deactivate alerts hanging heavy in the air. Being an electric car, its range, charging speeds and battery performance are (of course) covered in detail. Alex takes a look at the car’s design and how it manages to look futuristic, but not so futuristic it’ll turn off the hardcore Mercedes traditionalists. Diving into the cabin, where Mercedes continues its long-standing tradition of making interiors that feel like a luxury lounge (or spaceship, if you activate the ambient lights), material quality, space and practicality are all put under the microscope. And then all that is stacked against the iX3! So, if you want to find out where Alex thinks the Mercedes GLC Electric lands in the premium electric car battlefield you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy the video and subscribe to our channel for more content just like this.
The GLC Electric’s tech gets a starring role with the usual question of whether you’ll need a science degree to change the temperature, navigate menus or deactivate alerts hanging heavy in the air. Being an electric car, its range, charging speeds and battery performance are (of course) covered in detail. Alex takes a look at the car’s design and how it manages to look futuristic, but not so futuristic it’ll turn off the hardcore Mercedes traditionalists. Diving into the cabin, where Mercedes continues its long-standing tradition of making interiors that feel like a luxury lounge (or spaceship, if you activate the ambient lights), material quality, space and practicality are all put under the microscope. And then all that is stacked against the iX3! So, if you want to find out where Alex thinks the Mercedes GLC Electric lands in the premium electric car battlefield you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy the video and subscribe to our channel for more content just like this.