Is the BMW iX3 better than the Mercedes GLC Electric?

Join us for a world-first twin-test of the BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC Electric. Both cars are at the forefront of each manufacturer’s electric car ambitions – but who does it best? The result may surprise you…

We know the BMW iX3 is exceptional – we gave it a five-star rating in late 2025. But has its top-dog status changed now Mercedes has launched the electric version of its best-selling model? CAR magazine’s deputy editor Piers Ward assesses each car’s styling, interior, driving and practicality for the official CAR magazine verdict.

0:00 – Intro
1:03 – Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric driving
5:27 – Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric interior and space
7:50 – iX3 and GLC Electric styling
8:22 – BMW iX3 driving
12:27 – BMW iX3 interior and space
14:12 – Verdict

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