Mercedes GLC 400 EV

indeed but this is cheaper than a current a6 etron avant and about the same as a normal a6 avant neither with AwD. So it’s all relative but it’s very good value compared to those, especially the a6 etron avant which is wildly overpriced relative to this. Not sure if non all wheel drive variants will come and bring down price for starting in mid 60s like the ix3?

the Q6 pricing was out before Christmas, mentioned on ix3 thread and etron thread, not seen the same ones for A6 etron are they up too?

nothing much on lower spec models, but embargo on driving reviews must be up today, piles of them now up on YouTube. 400 model Appears have incredible actual amg like performance, combined with ultra quiet and comfortable ride on the air suspension, the rear steering seems a great option too, starting at 73k here for this base one.

Seems like it’s a proper alternative to ix3 with only really the range, letting it down quite a bit in comparison. Presume it will sell really well for Mercedes customers and possibly to a lot of others when the other variants come along at cheaper prices , which may be below the above guesswork now also

it’s actually quite a tricky one as they would combine into a great car! love the merc exterior (except silly chrome trim on flush handles), hate that there is no good darker grey option. Love the steering wheel, absolutely hate the interior screen. Love that all wheel steering comes with the air suspension. Love the properly practical accessible frunk.

Hard to go against the ix3 for the better value and range and calmer interior. I’ll prob hold off changing for 2-3 years and would expect that ix3 would have air suspension by then too. Of course the 300+ version of glc with better range probably our by then also and the various estate variants based on these platforms.

Really to see so many really good cars coming as options though and at not the ridiculous prices we are used to seeing.

I don’t even think it’s that people want it as much as they know the value of the extra range and it makes the Merc seem more overpriced relatively. It’s pretty flashy too even with black pack to reduce all the chrome a little. Why they have the chrome strip on the flush door handles I will never know.

They have definitely gone for the luxury feel and demographic, feels like it’s the s class comfort version but with a fair bit of bling and plenty of go. The ix3 is more driver and utilitarian focused.

Would have thought you will see a great deal of both of them on the road in the future and both great cars. Will be interesting to see the relative pricing when the rear wheel drive models come along. Seems like the 300+ from Mercedes will be the key one with still 400bhp or so and 750km expected range. Or maybe the 200 will be the big seller here with only 550km range but still close to 300bhp and starting for under €60k. If you could spec that with air and steering pack and bring it in under 65k it would look good value.

Remove before Race very impressed also, was also disappointed there wasn’t any black on black ones for the press. That’s the classic look for these imo and also what most people here seem to go for!

I’m impressed with the ‘mid’ level screen in this also. Don’t mind the bezels at all.

hah, never would have considered a Merc, but could drive the black amg. Although no doubt am getting old, have only has a couple of jeeps over the years, always estates for last 3 or 4. Now looking at highish knees in the likes of the new i3 the SUV versions look pretty easy on the back also! Do really like how relatively low they are also.

On the spec, the base spec for me, plus metallic black and amg plus (gets the nicest wheels, black pack, etc etc for 10k) plus the agility and comfort package for the air suspension and 4 wheel steering comes to 93k€. It does let you leave out the comfort access package so you get normal door handles, but no keyless entry. Can quote easily get it well over 100k

that’s without the hyper screen, without heated steering wheel etc. a well spec’d amg plus is 100k. having said that 0-60 under 4s, rides like an s class and great interior space. Have to figure they will sell well here, it’s basically what used to be an actual amg.