All-New BMW iX3 or Mercedes GLC Full Electric? Complete 2026 Electric SUV Battle!
Ready to experience the future of driving? Because today, Autotopedia is putting you in the driver’s seat for the biggest German electric SUV showdown of the year. The all-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC full electric versus the revolutionary BMW EX-3 Noia Classic. These two electrified Titans don’t just represent technical evolution for BMW and Mercedes. They redefine what’s possible in the luxury crossover game. Today isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the sensation, the emotion, and the details that will actually shape your life if you buy one of these SUVs. So, buckle up as we dive deep, unfiltered, and uncut into every mile, feature, and feeling these two masterpieces deliver. Imagine yourself stepping up to the Mercedes GLC first. Mercedes has taken decades of luxury cred and catapulted it into the electric era with a look that’s as confident as it is contemporary. The GLC’s iconic grill now blazes with light, seamlessly merging tradition and tomorrow. Those digital pixel LED headlights flash you a welcome. The body’s proportions are stretched and muscular. And thanks to active air flaps, flush door handles, and a perfectly crafted underbody, the aerodynamic numbers are bestin-class for a Mercedes. Just 26 drag coefficient, making this SUV slice through the air like a silent spaceship. big wheels, bold stance, but also that subtle trim and chrome detailing. You’d never mistake it for anything but a Benz. Right next to it in the driveway sits the new BMW EX-3. And at first glance, you might think it’s almost understated, but that’s the Noi Class A philosophy. Don’t shout, but radiate strength. Blacked out, iconically glowing kidney grills are flanked by slim laser headlights. Every line and angle is deliberate. Nothing’s wasted. every element serving aerodynamic function, which is why the EX-3 manages a wild.24 segmental Wii U drag. Add in those sculpted flanks and huge alloy wheels, and it makes a statement, even if it’s whisper quiet. Now, open the doors, let’s get in. Step inside the Mercedes, and you’re wrapped in what can only be called a digital cocoon. The new Hyperscreen flows 39 glorious inches across the dash, blending every instrument and infotainment need into one seamless curve of glass. You don’t just see controls, you glide through them with the help of MBUX’s smartest AI, voice activated everything, haptic feedback shortcuts, and a choice of more than a million colors for ambient lighting. Wood and Napa leather are everywhere you touch. And each seat can massage, heat, cool, and contour to your frame for a journey that feels less like driving, more like being gently handed along your route. There’s room to spare. Headroom, legroom, width, because Mercedes stretched the GLC in all the places that matter. And that’s before you even look at the cavernous trunk and bonus front storage. Slide over to BMW and suddenly everything’s a little calmer, a little more focused. The Noya Classic interior philosophy is about subtracting noise and elevating essentials. You get a minimalist dashboard topped with a panoramic vision head-up projection spanning the width of the windshield. Crucial drive and nav data always in your line of sight. The central 17in iDrive X OLED display floats above the center console. All sharpness and easy swipes. Recycled vegan Viganza upholstery feels supple and durable, while touches of polished glass and customizable cubed lighting whisper premium without waste. And sure, the trunk might be just a bit smaller than the Mercedes, but there’s still plenty of room for the family getaway. And the frunk holds all your cables out of sight and out of mind. Both SUVs are rolling tech platforms, but the ecosystems couldn’t feel more different. In the GLC, MBX acts as your co-pilot, learning your voice, anticipating routines, preheating, or cooling the car ahead of time, and overlaying live navigation guidance directly on your real world view with augmented reality. You’re in command, but you’re never alone. Mercedes system even suggests break points, favorite playlists, or the best ambient scent for your mood. BMW’s iDrive X, by contrast, is all about putting you at the center. The system learns your driving habits, actioning shortcuts before you ask, splitting the screen intuitively between navigation and entertainment, and even offering shy tech controls right on the steering wheel to switch modes or settings with a fingertip. With OTAA updates, it’s a living, evolving platform. The car literally gets smarter with time. We can’t overstate how far both companies have taken electrification. Start under the hood. The Mercedes GLC EV’s 94 kW hours battery is tightly packaged below deck, keeping the center of gravity low for sports car-like stability. Twin motors, one front, one rear, deliver 482 horsepower and nearly instantaneous torque, launching you from zero to highway speeds in a blink. Official range up to 713 km on WLTP. Expect 550 to 640 km in real world conditions on a single charge, depending on your wheels and weather. But it’s the charging experience that truly blows minds. 800 volt architecture, 350 kW peak DC charging. Plug in at the right station and you’ll gain over 300 km in 10 minutes flat. Mercedes even futurep proofs you with a 400vt adapter and intelligent battery preconditioning for perfect sessions, winter or summer. BMW isn’t about to be outdone. The EX-3’s new gen battery packs up to 108.7 kwatt hours, besting nearly every rival in the segment. WLTP promises an astounding 805 km or just over 500 m. And dayto-day, you’ll likely see 400 m without any trouble. The charging, it’s blisteringly quick. 400 kW peak, 372 km added in just 10 minutes. The platform bakes in birectional charging for V2G and V2H. Use your EX-3 as a backup for your home, or even sell energy back to the grid if your country allows. Everything about the battery management and efficiency has been dragged into the future, right down to heat pump management and intelligent climate preconditioning. But what’s all that tech and power if it’s not fun to drive? Mercedes, as you’d expect, went for a blend of serenity and precision. Adaptive aromatic suspension smooths out the worst roads, while rear axle steering shrinks the turning circle by almost a meter, making tight city parking easy. But dial it into sport mode, and the power surges, the chassis firms up, and you’re flung down twisting roads with confidence. One pedal driving is brilliant, customizable with several regen modes, and the brake blending is so seamless that you almost never notice the switch from regen to physical brakes. Oh, and towing up to 2400 kg, no problem. With the EX-3 Noah Classic, it’s BMW’s promise of the ultimate driving machine reborn for electrons. Much of the hardware is set for sports SUV response. Rear drive is standard. X drive brings snappy AB and adaptive dampers sit closer to the performance spectrum, giving the car a flatter, more agile character through curves. Steering is precise, if a bit firmer than in the bends. And if you appreciate road feel, you’ll love the engagement the EX-3 provides. Braking 2 is razor sharp. 290 kW of region, brake bywire feel, and instant modulation. The EX-3’s 2,200 kilm towing capacity isn’t far behind the GLC, and its trailer stability aids are every bit as smart. Now, let’s talk safety and driver support. Mercedes level 2 Plus suite reads like a sci-fi checklist, and more importantly, it all works. Active Drive pilot, hands-free in traffic jams, blind spot, lane keep, adaptive cruise, cross traffic alert, 360 camera, the works. The GLC even flashes warning lights for following cars if it senses a rear impact coming. Emergency braking, predictive pedestrian detection, digital keys, you name it. BMW answers back with traffic jam assist, highway pilot, hands-free up to 60 km/h, another raft of collision avoidance and lanekeeping aids, and perhaps the sharpest head-up warning system on the market thanks to that panoramic vision stripe across the glass. With OTAA software updates, both cars will be safer in 5 years than they are on launch day. Where do both crossovers land in terms of comfort and luxury? For Mercedes, it’s sensory engineering. Every surface and texture has been tested. Every climate zone individually managed. Seats actively move to reduce fatigue on long trips. The fragrance system can shift your mood from energetic to relaxing with a tap. Options include an off-road transparent hood display, literally letting you see under the car to dodge obstacles. This is smart excess, but excess nonetheless. BMW puts the focus on the driver yet keeps everyone comfortable. The seats are a touch firmer and more supportive. Five-zone climate control works like a charm, and the panoramic glass roof keeps things airy. The Harman Carden sound system thumps with surprising clarity. And if you need shade, smart glass technology allows you to tint the roof or side glass instantly at the touch of a button. Family-friendly features, child seat anchors, rear sun shades, advanced voice controls for passengers are all standard. Let’s not forget about the planet. Both the GLC and EX-3 are built in CO2 neutral facilities using recycled and sustainable materials throughout. Mercedes and BMW both emphasize full battery supply chain ethics. Maximizing recycled content, recovering old batteries at end of life, and building for reusability and minimal waste. Choosing green has never been so luxurious. That brings us to what these beasts cost. As of launch, the Mercedes GLC EV is expected to start in Europe around €70,000 and reach €100,000 with full options. The BMW EX-3 Noia Classa undercuts it with a base price near €60,000 and wellspec 80 models touching 80,000. But it’s value, not just sticker price, that’s the real calculation. For your money, both vehicles bring you a futureproof EV experience. more range, speed, and tech than yesterday’s flagship sedans, and a digital ecosystem designed to get better with every season. So, who wins? The Mercedes, a master of digital comfort and stunning road presence, or the BMW, king of range, charging speed, and driver involvement? Are you a comfort first tech enjoying family adventurer? Then the GLC’s next level luxury will make every journey feel like a business class upgrade. Or maybe you crave sharpness, agility, and efficiency above all. That BMW badge and Noi class of vision will turn every commute into a mini adventure. What’s certain? Both prove that German engineering doesn’t settle. It surges forward. Electric power amplifying everything we love about cars. Whichever you choose, you step beyond compromise into an era where nothing’s missing except your story behind the wheel. Thanks for joining us for the most detailed EV SUV face off of 2026. If you made it this far, you’re not just curious, you’re future ready. Make sure to subscribe, smash that like button if you want more deep dives, and tell us in the comments, GLC or EX-3, comfort or evolution? The future is electric, and it starts right here, right now on Autopedia.
Two of Germany’s biggest names are going head-to-head with their most advanced electric SUVs yet! In this in-depth video, we compare the all-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Full Electric and the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse across every key category—design, range, performance, comfort, tech, and charging. From stunning screen technology and next-gen interiors to real-world practicality and sustainability, discover which EV SUV truly leads the charge into the future. Watch now and decide: are you Team Mercedes or Team BMW?
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