BMW v Mercedes v Audi v Volvo: BEST premium SUV review

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If you’re in the market for a high-end plug-in hybrid SUV, which should you go for - a Mercedes GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q5 or Volvo XC60? Well, Mat’s got his hands on each one, and he’s about to put them all head-to-head to find out which is the #1 plug-in hybrid SUV you can get your hands on!
So let’s see how they all compare. Starting with the Volvo, it’s one of the oldest cars here - but it can still keep up with these more modern plug-in hybrids! Since 2017 it’s only had a couple of minor updates made to the design and interior, but it still has a classy design, with chrome trim on the outside helping it to stand out. The interior is pretty minimalist, although controlling most features through the touchscreen infotainment system can be a bit annoying. It also has new digital dials, but they’re a bit bland.
The XC60 is powered by a 2-litre turbo petrol engine and an electric motor, the T8 is the most powerful car in this line-up, being able to produce 455hp. An entry-level XC60 will set you back £47,650.
Next up we have the Audi Q5. It may come with exceedingly obvious fake exhaust pipes, but it’s still one of the best-looking cars here. Just like the Volvo it comes with chrome trim on the outside, and all-in-all it looks pretty smart. The interior is well built as well, with soft-touch materials found throughout the cabin. Thankfully it comes with physical buttons for the climate control, and the digital dials are probably the best in this entire line-up.
The Audi Q5 is equipped with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine & an electric motor, and this 50 TFSI e edition can produce 299hp. The Audi Q5 range is the most affordable, too, with it coming in at a price of £46,785.
Next up it’s the BMW. Up front, it comes with a pretty huge grille (which will come as no surprise to our BMW fanboys & girls), but we think it makes it’s all a bit much. After all, it’s only a family-friendly SUV, so it could perhaps do with being toned down a bit. Thankfully the quality of the cabin more than makes up for this, with high-quality materials found throughout, and a pretty high-tech infotainment screen which can be controlled with a dial on the centre console.
The X3 is powered by a 2-litre turbo petrol and an electric motor, but it’s the least powerful hybrid here, with the xDrive 30e only able to produce 292hp. The BMW X3 range kicks off at £47,295.
Then finally we have the newest car in this line-up, the Mercedes GLC. Just like the Audi it has super prominent fake exhausts, but we still think it’s one of the best-looking cars here. It has a great side profile, and the elements of chrome trim and the running boards along the side enhance the look. It’s a positive story on the inside, too, with a large infotainment screen in the centre of the dash and a large digital dial display. You’ll find soft-touch materials throughout the cabin as well.
It’s powered by a (you guessed it…) 2-litre turbo petrol with an electric motor, and these combine to produce 320hp. It’ll come as no surprise that the GLC is also the most expensive car here, being the newest, with the range starting from £52,880.
But which do you think is the best - will the all-new GLC come out on top? Or does the classic XC60 stand a chance? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 Price
01:15 Design
03:45 Interior
07:17 Back Seats
11:30 Boot
13:47 Power
14:43 0-60mph
16:34 Volvo XC60 Driving
18:31 Audi Q5 Driving
21:13 BMW X3 Driving
23:59 Mercedes GLC Driving
27:04 Verdict
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  • @maxbrainbox
    @maxbrainbox11 ай бұрын

    For the Q5, it aren't exhausts but HDMI ports!

  • @dk-vq3oy

    @dk-vq3oy

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes 😍

  • @bigduphusaj162

    @bigduphusaj162

    11 ай бұрын

    Cheap ones at that probably snap off first B-road you're on. Abysmal reliability on all of these heaps even the Volvo is unreliable now.

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    @@bigduphusaj162 the reliability is also worse than Subaru 360.

  • @awildmal6944

    @awildmal6944

    11 ай бұрын

    @@bigduphusaj162 Huh? Volvos are really reliable

  • @mohammadaziz874

    @mohammadaziz874

    11 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @ChakibTsouli
    @ChakibTsouli11 ай бұрын

    The collision detection at least in my XC40 Recharge only triggers when you're going head on against an obstacle in front of you and I believe it takes into account your steering angle, that's why it didn't trigger. It knew at that angle you wouldn't collide with the truck otherwise it'll trigger at every corner.

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    XC40 and Mercedes Q5 for me are the most superior SUVs.

  • @9770G

    @9770G

    11 ай бұрын

    None of these are the best. The Tesla Model Y is actually the best. Too bad y’all didn’t include it since you are clearly paid buy these brands to include their cars. Tesla doesn’t pay for this garbage advertising. The sales #’s speak for themselves. Model Y was the best selling car in the entire world in Q1 of 2023.

  • @rayhan4502

    @rayhan4502

    11 ай бұрын

    @@purwantiallan5089 Q5 isnt mercedes tho, it's audi

  • @rayhan4502

    @rayhan4502

    11 ай бұрын

    @@9770G The meatriding is crazy

  • @H.788

    @H.788

    11 ай бұрын

    @Paul no? maybe cos u cant afford them.

  • @steveshepherd6967
    @steveshepherd696711 ай бұрын

    I’ve had the BMW X3 M40D for the last 3 years, should have changed it this year but I’ve kept it. 0 to 60 in 4.8 s, 42mpg on a long run, decent luggage space and I still like it as much as the day i got it👌

  • @user-if8gq1cs8g

    @user-if8gq1cs8g

    11 ай бұрын

    BMW 🇩🇪🌟💯💪👍👏💯😎

  • @ViveSemelBeneVivere

    @ViveSemelBeneVivere

    11 ай бұрын

    Nice. Keep it Bayerisch.

  • @stefanLiviu21

    @stefanLiviu21

    10 ай бұрын

    damn that m40d drives like a dream, can’t really get bored with it, have fun using it !

  • @sexyhunk84

    @sexyhunk84

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow! That is what i want to buy next ;)

  • @bodrulm1

    @bodrulm1

    9 ай бұрын

    I have the iX3 M Sport Pro which isn't quite as fast as the M40D, but more responsive due to electric power, and super smooth and comfortable like an S Class. The best thing is that it comes fully loaded - Head up display, adaptive suspension, 20" wheels, pano sunroof etc - all as standard. Stupendous car

  • @TheGamingNorwegian
    @TheGamingNorwegian11 ай бұрын

    Saying this as a PHEV owner, the Mercedes is seriously impressive purely because of its EV range. 130km of electric range (probably 110km-ish in the real world) is amazing for a PHEV.

  • @dnzry2218

    @dnzry2218

    11 ай бұрын

    Mandatory in Germany now. To be considered a real PHEV, the cars need to have at least a 20+kw battery and more than 100km electric only range. So expect new models from Audi and BMW with the same stats

  • @nav01nav

    @nav01nav

    3 ай бұрын

    What year and model mercedes?

  • @thanoskaranatsios9053
    @thanoskaranatsios905311 ай бұрын

    One of your best videos because of the balance, the logical and timely transitions and all the valuable information! Even if it is 27min which is not exactly KZread trend, is justified covering 4 great competitor cars addressing a big potential market segment!

  • @thulileahlumile2098
    @thulileahlumile209811 ай бұрын

    love and support from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @prod.jack2.224

    @prod.jack2.224

    11 ай бұрын

    SA MY GEEEEWEEE❤

  • @albertmaneveld9731

    @albertmaneveld9731

    11 ай бұрын

    Cape Town in the house!!

  • @olehilemorwagae7216

    @olehilemorwagae7216

    11 ай бұрын

    Bloemfontain in the house🎆

  • @attatedailyjuice1653

    @attatedailyjuice1653

    11 ай бұрын

    Johannesburg in the house 🎉❤

  • @thulileahlumile2098

    @thulileahlumile2098

    11 ай бұрын

    @@albertmaneveld9731 awe🙏

  • @jennidroke6025
    @jennidroke602511 ай бұрын

    We have a 2021 GLC 300. It is powered by gas only. We are very pleased with the overall performance and design of the vehicle. Ours is loaded with every option available from Mercedes which made it a little pricey. We owned a 2019 model previously without many options. After having a more base model, the loaded model is a pleasure to own. We have owned 3 Mercedes SUV models. Very pleased with their quality, design and performance.

  • @Austa85
    @Austa8511 ай бұрын

    I was waiting for this one!! Have x3 but thinking to change, thank you!!

  • @SedemNyatusah
    @SedemNyatusah11 ай бұрын

    Love you, Mat Watson, been watching since 3million subs from Ghana.

  • @aykutkose1986
    @aykutkose198611 ай бұрын

    Just bought an Q5 55tfsi E. Added horsepower really makes the car come alive. Unfortunately choose the adaptive air suspension and it is back at the dealer again

  • @minigiant8998

    @minigiant8998

    11 ай бұрын

    i love dealerships!

  • @scottyuk

    @scottyuk

    11 ай бұрын

    Can't get them new in the UK currently 😢

  • @ProGamerTRHD

    @ProGamerTRHD

    11 ай бұрын

    almanya ya da hollanda gurbetçisin değil mi

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    @@scottyuk not even possible in Ireland either.

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    @@minigiant8998 realistically getting them may took a few hundreds of dollars.

  • @jfb12321
    @jfb1232111 ай бұрын

    Funny you mention the lack of a driver mode button in the XC60, years previous to 2021 (I think that’s the correct year) had this as a roller button

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    XC60 imo has 23 bhp more than XC40. The XC40 only had 218bhp.

  • @jfb12321

    @jfb12321

    11 ай бұрын

    @@purwantiallan5089 ok

  • @rayhan4502

    @rayhan4502

    11 ай бұрын

    @@purwantiallan5089 XC60 has more than 400bhp. so it's more than 23 from XC40

  • @Alf.B

    @Alf.B

    11 ай бұрын

    @@purwantiallan5089 how is that an opinion? its a fact...

  • @bigboy-mm3sp

    @bigboy-mm3sp

    13 күн бұрын

    It's a family SUV who cares about horsepower get an XC90

  • @rahuljacobgeorge573
    @rahuljacobgeorge5734 ай бұрын

    I would go for the xc60 simply because of its sleek and unique design both interior and exterior and premium built quality with no hard plastics .Also the drive and performance seems superbly aided by the plush and luxurious cabins .

  • @jasonk7072
    @jasonk707211 ай бұрын

    I’d take the Volvo, I like it’s relatively understated looks and to me the interior feels much more restful and pleasant than the others. Though I’d prefer a V60 to the XC.

  • @PrInzzx.

    @PrInzzx.

    11 ай бұрын

    i'd take the glc, but in black just because its more comfortable and sportier

  • @hampus3699

    @hampus3699

    11 ай бұрын

    We had a v60 t6. Good car. we have a polestar now

  • @mjohns5944

    @mjohns5944

    11 ай бұрын

    Just changed to a XC60 T8 Polestar Eng. Had a V60 T5 polestar. Got to say the V60 was a stunning car ... the tech is another level if fully trimmed. Very quick and ace handling. All in a luxury setting. Not sure why I changed ... but the T8 PE is stunning.

  • @kabirkharadi8073

    @kabirkharadi8073

    11 ай бұрын

    didn't ask

  • @LOMBAX0RATCHET

    @LOMBAX0RATCHET

    11 ай бұрын

    Boring

  • @nomoreheroes93
    @nomoreheroes937 ай бұрын

    Back to back tests are so much better than individual reviews IMO - easier for Mat to make direct comparisons and better for consumers picking a new car. Mat's cynicism about PHEVs is misplaced though, I live in London and all the PHEVs near me seem to be plugged in.

  • @GoodFoodShared
    @GoodFoodShared11 ай бұрын

    What a in-depth review! No one else compares to Matt for the details.

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    Those details are as insane as ever.

  • @ldarm
    @ldarm11 ай бұрын

    Mate, still the best new car review channel, love the honesty. I'd have the Volvo

  • @kyronrc
    @kyronrc11 ай бұрын

    Volvo it is for me. Even though it was released some 6 years ago, it still is the best looking out of the bunch. Overall, an excellent package.

  • @colors6692

    @colors6692

    11 ай бұрын

    The Volvo is actually the most boring looking! Sorry Bro.

  • @Alf.B

    @Alf.B

    11 ай бұрын

    @@colors6692 "boring looking isn't a thing, its a Scandinavian design meaning its meant to be simplistic not boring.

  • @jwanilpatel3223

    @jwanilpatel3223

    10 ай бұрын

    U must be blind

  • @chrism869

    @chrism869

    6 ай бұрын

    @@colors6692 simplistic, not boring

  • @georgekarakas9313

    @georgekarakas9313

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@colors6692no bro it's the safest one. Volvo cars are amazing

  • @fluketennis
    @fluketennis11 ай бұрын

    I’ve been using my xc90 PHEV for couple of years and still love it.

  • @rtownz251251
    @rtownz25125111 ай бұрын

    Considering the price, I’d take the Q5. Well built and spacious, yet more comfortable then the others. Also a lot quicker then expected.

  • @sillimilli3802

    @sillimilli3802

    11 ай бұрын

    It's a no-brainer, I'd do the same

  • @scottyuk

    @scottyuk

    11 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Couldn't live with fake exhausts though so have ordered a Sportback 😂

  • @Arpedk

    @Arpedk

    11 ай бұрын

    Tesla Model Y around the same price as well 🤔

  • @GutsDovakjin

    @GutsDovakjin

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@Arpedk🤢🤮

  • @robb5828

    @robb5828

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Arpedk It can be an option ,but also depends where you live.For a grocery hauler can do the job as good as the others

  • @Intodivinepie
    @Intodivinepie11 ай бұрын

    Now that I’ve seen Bender’s face on the Mercedes’s rear seats I just can’t unsee it 😂❤ quite cute though

  • @tumi_maroba14
    @tumi_maroba1411 ай бұрын

    Enjoy Watching You All The Way From South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @fergusferguson4782
    @fergusferguson47827 ай бұрын

    Our local Mercedes dealer tried to scam us out of a $1,000 lost key when we bought a used car from them. Lied to our face, and then wanted to argue about it. We walked away, and bought a Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate with the HUD. Very happy with it.

  • @jeeefthegreat7555

    @jeeefthegreat7555

    23 күн бұрын

    Not for long you're not.

  • @trainwow24
    @trainwow2411 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching a good old skool Carwow video, as much I enjoy the drag races etc. I started watching the channel due to videos like this one.

  • @Alf.B

    @Alf.B

    11 ай бұрын

    school*

  • @sanchaynarain3532
    @sanchaynarain353211 ай бұрын

    X3 G01 all day everyday, it has the best interior right now because the next gen X3 will be all screen and no buttons. The current X3 has a good mix of buttons and the touchscreen. Also the performance however less power/torque it has will always be fun to drive! Not to forget the B58 40i 6cyl available in the X3, which the poor Merc doesn’t get any longer ! Can’t believe the GLC PHEV is almost 2.3 tons !!

  • @varshadityasamala302

    @varshadityasamala302

    11 ай бұрын

    Any idea, when the next x3(2024), will roll out

  • @a15bionic59

    @a15bionic59

    10 ай бұрын

    Fax fax fax

  • @PK-bn2pg

    @PK-bn2pg

    8 ай бұрын

    @@varshadityasamala302august 2024 production starts

  • @Daniel-Condurachi
    @Daniel-Condurachi11 ай бұрын

    I agree entirely with you... I would choose the cars in the same order. I am quite happy with my current plug-in hybrid. But for sure in a few years I'll change it with one of those from the 2nd hand market, probably the Mercedes GLC300e. The Lexus NX plug-in hybrid is missing from the comparison and it's as good as the Audi in my opinion.

  • @manoz6194
    @manoz619411 ай бұрын

    I would take the XC60 in White with Black trim and Black wheels!

  • @hudsonhodge7777
    @hudsonhodge777711 ай бұрын

    Always good videos 😊

  • @SegaFire
    @SegaFire11 ай бұрын

    It would not be superfluous to note that the Volvo battery is located in the central tunnel between the front passengers and has an independent all-wheel drive system. The gasoline engine drives only the front wheels, while the rear wheels are connected only to the electric motor. This has both its pros and cons. But this is a significant difference from other cars in which the electric motor is located along with the gearbox.

  • @Spoolingturbski
    @Spoolingturbski11 ай бұрын

    Surprised the Volvo didn’t rank higher. It’s an unbelievably nice car.

  • @polka-77

    @polka-77

    5 ай бұрын

    Для меня Volvo на 1 месте... XC 60 the best

  • @Alexander-ig6jm
    @Alexander-ig6jm11 ай бұрын

    Hi Matt, having looked in detail at three out of the four SUVs (no experience with the Volvo) I can second you ranking Mercedes - Audi -BMW. One area you did not cover, but which is important is the charging speed. The Mercedes comes with 11kW AC charging as standard, which means that you can charge back to about 100% when you go 2 hours shopping or do a 2 hour customer visit. WLTP range 119-130km depending on options. You can even upgrade to 50kW DC charging, which turns the GLC to an ALMOST electrical car which is a good option in countries where the charging infrastructure is not well developed (my impression was that this applies e.g. to the UK, but also many parts of Southern or Eastern Europe). Admittedly, the car does not make sense in the Nordics, Benelux, Germany etc. where the range extending ICE is simply not needed anymore. The Audi charges with 7.4 kW AC, but does not have a fast charging option. WLTP range 56-62km depending on options. I guess it delivers what is typical for PHEVs in that price range with respect to charging and range. The BMW charges with veeeeeery slow 3.7 kW AC. WLTP range 51-55km depending on options. Admittedly this was still acceptable back when the X3 was introduced, it is anachronistic by today's standards.

  • @BashDeCash

    @BashDeCash

    8 ай бұрын

    Thamks for the details

  • @WayApp
    @WayApp11 ай бұрын

    Wow, what an incredibly informative review!

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux153211 ай бұрын

    As an Audi Owner i'd probably go with the Audi simply because of 10+ Years of Great Experience both regarding Reliability and Service. Also did you Guys film that near a Swamp? So many Insects, not that i mind! Was fun to see if Matt will be bothered by them or not haha Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

  • @E620SE

    @E620SE

    11 ай бұрын

    Prost zurück aus dem Achental

  • @meelo89

    @meelo89

    6 ай бұрын

    Seavus aus Serbien, bald sind ma wieder in Berchtesgaden, wunderbares Ort! Und natürlich wird nur Audi gefahren weil es einfach klasse ist! Prost! 🍻

  • @BabakSorkhpour
    @BabakSorkhpour10 ай бұрын

    Hello, I purchased a GLC 400e with the AMG Premium package on January 26, 2023. After two months, I experienced issues with the transmission controllers. In fact, the gearbox repeatedly failed at high speeds, especially above 160 kilometers per hour, causing significant stress and concern for my own safety and that of my family while driving on the highway. This serious risk of an accident has put me and my family in danger. After four attempts to diagnose the problem by Mercedes, starting from June 21, my vehicle has been at the Mercedes service center in Aschaffenburg, Germany. However, unfortunately, they do not have the necessary parts for the repair, and I am forced to wait until July 31. Undoubtedly, this lengthy delay has left me extremely dissatisfied and angry with Mercedes. Until today, despite sending multiple emails to Mercedes and filling out their form, they have not made any contact or taken any actions to address my concerns and seek my satisfaction.

  • @JohnAgustinScuderia458595
    @JohnAgustinScuderia45859511 ай бұрын

    I miss these kinds of Comparo Test from Carwow! Soild Video as always!

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    These are as solid as ever.

  • @EnzoNotFerrari21
    @EnzoNotFerrari2111 ай бұрын

    That volvo looks absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @TSunderground

    @TSunderground

    11 ай бұрын

    average China design

  • @sillimilli3802

    @sillimilli3802

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@TSundergroundnah, it looks the best among this group. And theres nothing bad about Chinese designs recently, they're leagues better than European and American designs

  • @TSunderground

    @TSunderground

    11 ай бұрын

    @@sillimilli3802 i know BMW is also Chinese design but is way better Volvo is for 60+YO

  • @Conceptcreator

    @Conceptcreator

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@TSunderground tf you mean Chinese design pfff, yes a chinese company owns it, but it is still the same Volvo from sweden, just like it was when it was owned by american Ford

  • @TSunderground

    @TSunderground

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Conceptcreator the same Volvo from Sweden? With all the defects and bugs that it have and the owners said that, hell no this is not the same Volvo even like previous owner of the company, first XC90 was ethalon this new gens are even not little close

  • @mikecollyer701
    @mikecollyer70111 ай бұрын

    Good review Matt and I agree, the GLC for me please due to it's electric range and quality feel, just wish the exhausts were real !

  • @LongEarthTradingCompany
    @LongEarthTradingCompany11 ай бұрын

    The Volvo does have that problem with the back doors being part of the wheel housing which unfortunately has meant for a lot of owners that it doesn’t keep tight enough and let in dirt and dust into the back seat. A shame really. The car is absolutely perfect for me in all aspects.

  • @KnallenN

    @KnallenN

    11 ай бұрын

    We had that issue when we got the car from the showroom floor. My guess is that it stood there for some time and the seals got a bit dry. I put some silicone spray on them and it's not had the issue since!

  • @LongEarthTradingCompany

    @LongEarthTradingCompany

    11 ай бұрын

    @@KnallenN good for you! I’m just a bit suspicious of that body feature on cars. I don’t think it looks good, and it has the obvious flaw of making the door sensitive to wear and potentially causing rust issues.

  • @badger69badger

    @badger69badger

    11 ай бұрын

    I have an xc60 and there is an official Volvo wheel arch liner thing that you can add if you really want. I have as I live in a muddy area and no mud gets through any more. Not an expensive part either to buy from Volvo so yes it can be an issue, but also an easy and cheap solution exists 👍🏻

  • @GERntleMAN
    @GERntleMAN11 ай бұрын

    To think that the XC60 is as fast as an 2002 RS6 is crazy. Would certainly feel flabbergasted when driving the RS6 and having a XC60 accelerate as fast as me.

  • @JohnAndJaneDoe65

    @JohnAndJaneDoe65

    11 ай бұрын

    Because your rs6 is 21 years old bro 😂

  • @charles_.l

    @charles_.l

    11 ай бұрын

    honestly it’s prob faster

  • @GERntleMAN

    @GERntleMAN

    11 ай бұрын

    @@charles_.l Thankfully not, espacially after 140 the Volvo dies and after 180 it stops. Imagine driving from Hamburg to Salzburg and not being able to go faster than 180...

  • @miguelnavarrodonadios6067

    @miguelnavarrodonadios6067

    11 ай бұрын

    Not in corners

  • @andersnielsen6044

    @andersnielsen6044

    9 ай бұрын

    @@miguelnavarrodonadios6067 Actually the RS6 is and has never been a "corners" car.. It is an Autobahn missile, but that is it. ;)

  • @quincy578
    @quincy57811 ай бұрын

    That stick dropping in the frame was perfect timing before you even said it we already know what time it is lol

  • @Tien-Dat93
    @Tien-Dat9311 ай бұрын

    love the review, clear and detail

  • @frankm5234
    @frankm523411 ай бұрын

    Great video! I do think you missed an opportunity to test something many potential buyers of phev always wonder about as the manufacturer never are straightforward. That is, testing how they drive in ev mode only. Can it they be "locked" in ev mode to prevent the engine from turning on, and if so what is the real world performance during highway driving. Some are very enimic in ev mode which is why the engine always turns on but to many, that defeats the point of a phev. I have not found one that can do this well and I will not make the move to phev until then. Full electric is not for me either due to infrastructure limitations where I am.

  • @BashDeCash

    @BashDeCash

    8 ай бұрын

    You've raised a quite important issue, and I'm interested in gaining an insight on this as I and my wife are contemplating going for one of these...currently with more preference for the GCL

  • @Prodbycell
    @Prodbycell11 ай бұрын

    The volvo xc60 is pretty

  • @abskimi8376
    @abskimi837611 ай бұрын

    Nice video. watched videos in 2020. noticed the price changes in these three years. inflated so much..

  • @dwade3202

    @dwade3202

    11 ай бұрын

    Greed

  • @bigduphusaj162

    @bigduphusaj162

    11 ай бұрын

    Worse made but more expensive. Let's just see how long this era of junk finance express cars sell for😂 they are already pulling stunts and twisting the car sales figures so they know people are walking away.

  • @dontknowwhy186

    @dontknowwhy186

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@bigduphusaj162 I bet it's a scheme launched by the government to convert people to public transport.

  • @richardpatton2502
    @richardpatton250211 ай бұрын

    The “stick of truth” throw war is hilarious 😂 All the best to everyone

  • @DrDajom
    @DrDajom11 ай бұрын

    Volvo all the way, it's so minimalistic and I care about the safety of my family. :-)

  • @alexandrustoian9830
    @alexandrustoian983011 ай бұрын

    Thumbs up for this comparison video: Mercedes GLA vs BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 vs Volvo XC40.

  • @bezelga125
    @bezelga12511 ай бұрын

    Great review! Please do X5 vs GLE vs Q7 vs XC90 next! 💪💪💪

  • @MrHando23
    @MrHando2310 ай бұрын

    Hi Carwow Could you pit a Mazda CX-60 PHEV up against some or all of these cars please? I’ve just purchased one and would love to see your thoughts on where it sits up against these cars as I believe it’s better looking and has better interior quality and functionality than some if not all of the cars in this review. Cheers guys 🙂🤞🏼

  • @haiderbashir1764
    @haiderbashir176411 ай бұрын

    best content from mat as always!

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    Matt Watson still the best.

  • @vintageyu-hi-oh4271
    @vintageyu-hi-oh427111 ай бұрын

    I love everything about the merc other than the chrome strips to the left and right of the badge at the front

  • @premiumfootballhighlights4654
    @premiumfootballhighlights465411 ай бұрын

    You should probably do the Dyno test on them ❤

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    Do dyno test also on some of the exotics and sport bikes.

  • @genfucio
    @genfucio11 ай бұрын

    Was choosing between all these and leaning towards Q5, but after test driving all of them bought Audi A4 Allroad.

  • @R15H4N
    @R15H4N11 ай бұрын

    Can u make a video on a xtra long wheel base Mercedes Vclass 8 seater or a Mercedes Vito Tourer 9 seater Lwb please❤

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby738911 ай бұрын

    Excellent review and comparison Mat!😸

  • @anthonypagano6384
    @anthonypagano638411 ай бұрын

    Where is the Lexus nx and Jaguar f pace and Land Rover Discovery Sport and Genesis GV70 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Maserati Grecale and DS7 and Porsche Macan and Mazda CX60

  • @SM-1010
    @SM-101011 ай бұрын

    Stuck between the GlC and Q5 they are both such great cars I’d tie them for first place

  • @Kerndon

    @Kerndon

    11 ай бұрын

    At least here in Germany, the old Q5 as featured in this video is no longer available for ordering. A new one will be coming soon.

  • @Msr.shaikh482
    @Msr.shaikh48211 ай бұрын

    BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 😍❣️

  • @sameeraftabqureshi
    @sameeraftabqureshi11 ай бұрын

    The person off camera just casually firing the stick of truth back a few times at Matt after getting hit in the face had me 😂

  • @kennyg4744
    @kennyg474411 ай бұрын

    Maybe it was the camera angle, but on the drive, it looked like the B=pillar in the Merc could be a bit of a visibility block. It seemed to be level with your head, not behind you.

  • @Cwaring77
    @Cwaring7711 ай бұрын

    I think you really understated the performance difference. The Volvo is proper fast compared to significantly sportier vehicles, has great ev range, and is driveable in ev only mode. Others are just boring to drive in EV. I don't think it's much of a contest for anyone who wants a smooth, powerful, fun, roomy suv. Volvo is the first choice. 😊

  • @jiran08
    @jiran0811 ай бұрын

    I'm literally choosing which one to buy between these 4, great timing 👍

  • @BellaBenny1337

    @BellaBenny1337

    11 ай бұрын

    I'd consider the 2023 BMW X1 as from a tech perspective e.g. I'd argue it's more of a competitor to the GLC and rest than the current X3. It also grew in all dimensions

  • @theoteddy9665

    @theoteddy9665

    11 ай бұрын

    sad

  • @mathewm3073

    @mathewm3073

    11 ай бұрын

    @@theoteddy9665 jealousy is strong feeling my friend

  • @mathewm3073

    @mathewm3073

    11 ай бұрын

    I recommend the glc, it will age nicely and last long in terms of design

  • @PaulTC777

    @PaulTC777

    11 ай бұрын

    get a Macan

  • @Gedalneil
    @Gedalneil11 ай бұрын

    I owned the launch Ghibli and loved it because I grounded myself on what it was. This trofeo knows that it is and will be an excellent buy in 2025 with depreciation. An $80k less than 15k miles maintained Trofeo will be hard to beat.

  • @neto0o7
    @neto0o711 ай бұрын

    Hey Matt my best congratulations, following you from Mexico, could you film a full review about 2024 BMW X5 50e?? I’m interested to get one, and i really love your reviews, hope see it soon, my best regards

  • @phantom7694
    @phantom769411 ай бұрын

    VOLVO XC60 💚

  • @Em1Kevin
    @Em1Kevin11 ай бұрын

    I'll take the Volvo, seat comfort at its best.

  • @sathwikraoarrabelly7654
    @sathwikraoarrabelly765411 ай бұрын

    We knew that the winner will be the GLC way before starting the video 🙃

  • @Gggggggggggggggggy

    @Gggggggggggggggggy

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes he is mercedes boy

  • @czx5384

    @czx5384

    11 ай бұрын

    Because mercedes is the best

  • @lesego2933

    @lesego2933

    11 ай бұрын

    Mercedes makes better all round cars

  • @shizereg1595

    @shizereg1595

    11 ай бұрын

    Ugly Mercedes without exhaust, only Audi is worse in this comparison

  • @andrewglynn3349

    @andrewglynn3349

    10 ай бұрын

    Because it is the newest model - the others (or some of them) will at least equal the Merc once the new models arrive - just comes down to when you want to change your car..

  • @Presto_001
    @Presto_00111 ай бұрын

    It's amazing how much technology has evolved over the past generation. Not the price though, they are very expensive, but I guess technology doesn't come cheap.

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    Technologies always costed thousand of dollars for that.

  • @bigduphusaj162

    @bigduphusaj162

    11 ай бұрын

    Evolved? Mate a dual clutch gearbox is from a 1970s tractor, tractors are on 6 clutch 50+speed power shift gearboxes nowadays.. and the only other thing that's changed is tyre tech has got better to allow for a much faster 60ft. The rest of the tech is junk, laggy screens instead of interior and they are becoming less aerodynamic 😂 I mean a Vauxhall Carlton from 30yr ago has lower drag Co-eff. Suspension wise they run cars stiffer now with diabolically bad dampening and rebound that confuses them over bumps, cambers & potholes. Not really sure where the hike in Tech is when motorbikes have 6 axis systems that can even prevent highsides they and have much faster electronic polling so can react a lot faster and speed up or slow down the engine way way faster as there's no internal weight in the engine. These current car engines as still lethargic as it gets on rpm change so you won't break any handling or roadholding records while the car is weight transitioning all over the place to compensate for the lazy engines. Porsche have done probably the best job as they kept the smaller 6 block and lightened it up internally so it was more responsive, the results paid off but they are a long long way from being at motorcycle engine tech levels. Lorries have better engine and gearbox tech than cars by several decades so please 🙏 don't over hype these disposable junk heaps they need to sort the build quality out for a start, they fall apart in months modern cars.

  • @wga4139

    @wga4139

    11 ай бұрын

    @@bigduphusaj162 you forgot about abs-brakes, led-headlights, direct injection, bio-fuel engines and many other things :D and besides, there are other cars in this world than suv:s regarding drag: the mercedes eqs is a good example :)

  • @tatianaes3354

    @tatianaes3354

    11 ай бұрын

    I remember how just recently Mercedes had electric motor added to its combustion cars only nominally, for taxes/fees benefits. They only added 20 horse powers, which was laughable. And now they are making real hybrids.

  • @arsh_07

    @arsh_07

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@wga4139 but then again, those features nowadays comes at a price

  • @Archive06000
    @Archive0600011 ай бұрын

    I'll take the Q5

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    Me too.

  • @tesla_models

    @tesla_models

    11 ай бұрын

    I'll take the glc and xc60

  • @doggedlydetermined7022
    @doggedlydetermined702211 ай бұрын

    None of the best, just comes down to brand preference at this point.

  • @Niks044
    @Niks04411 ай бұрын

    Could you make a video that explains the petrol plug in hybrids, types of chargers, and mileage breakdown? Unless you already have...

  • @quincy578
    @quincy57811 ай бұрын

    That stick was perfectly time😂😂

  • @cinemastratv
    @cinemastratv11 ай бұрын

    I was test-driving all of them + RR Evoque and LR Discovery Sport. Volvo is way better than other cars. It has electric range of 77km + the fuel tank of 71 litres, which gives you a real 900+km of the range on te highway. Non of the other cars will do it. Also, speaking about the basic version, Volvo has much better spec. Google entertainment maybe is not so good, and no physical buttons unfortunately, but Google system on Volvo works much faster than on the other cars. I love Matt's reviews, but this one was not objective at all. Looks like only Matt's personal preferences to the brands were taken into account. Also, for Google system on Volvo, you can bind shortcuts, instead of navigating through out the system.

  • @E620SE

    @E620SE

    11 ай бұрын

    My Camper (3,5 tons, 6,4m long) also has over 900km range (more like 1000), I don't get whats so special about it.

  • @cinemastratv

    @cinemastratv

    11 ай бұрын

    @@E620SE my main point was that only Volvo can make 900+ range among those 4 cars. And for those people, who travel for long distance - it makes a big deal.

  • @cinemastratv

    @cinemastratv

    11 ай бұрын

    @@E620SE my main point was that only Volvo can make 900+ range among those 4 cars. And for those people, who travel for long distance - it makes a big deal.

  • @j800q

    @j800q

    7 ай бұрын

    @@cinemastratvrange is not everything in this segment though, this is the “luxury crossover” segment. The interior comfort is a big factor in this case. If you wanted the most range you could choose different cars. Driving experience, comfort, looks and usability of the infotainment are all important.

  • @cinemastratv

    @cinemastratv

    3 ай бұрын

    @@j800q Infotainment system on Volvo works great and to my opinion is one of the best on the market, because it is nothing more, than a nice and fast Android Tablet. Actually don't need to use anymore Car Play at all. CleanZone feature is extremely nice for keeping the air fresh. Seats are the most comfortable of these 4 cars. Also, boot space is the largest one. Luxury cars are the ones, that give us a comfort ride for a long trip. Driving 30miles distance is not giving any tireness. Actually, luxurity of the cars is defined by the comfort - Volvo is 1st here, performance - Volvo is 1st here, Equipment - the same for all cars, amenities - I would give to Audi Q5 here. The only thing, that might be not so well is a status, because of not German car. I was awaiting for this Mercedes GLC 300e for a year, after it was announced. And I was very disappointed by its quality and comfort. I had 2 Mercedeses before (C class and E class) and unfortunately, they are losing their luxurity. BMW X3 was not so comfortable to drive as other cars, especially on the bumps. Yes, more fun. But nobody is buying such cars for fun, isn't it? Perhaps, if I would buy an SUV for fun - I would go with LR Defender P400e 110.

  • @markbarron547
    @markbarron54711 ай бұрын

    Would’ve liked to have seen the Land Rover Discovery Sport included in the group test

  • @jacobsfuntime7358

    @jacobsfuntime7358

    11 ай бұрын

    I’ve got a disco sport, wouldn’t make it without breaking down

  • @JMF77
    @JMF7711 ай бұрын

    It was a fun comparison to watch even though I don’t really see the point comparing 3 old models to a one which is brand new.

  • @alexeyp8864
    @alexeyp886411 ай бұрын

    Excellent review, thanks )

  • @mshal_alahim739
    @mshal_alahim73911 ай бұрын

    What happened to your GT3 RS?

  • @nelsonz5167
    @nelsonz516711 ай бұрын

    Only if Genesis GV70 and Porsche Macan were in the comparison too. The only drawback is both have a waiting period of 10+ months.

  • @themeierienes
    @themeierienes11 ай бұрын

    Are you guys going to test the mazda cx60? Waiting for the review on youtube. Maybe a comparison, like this video?

  • @volvo407pejo
    @volvo407pejo11 ай бұрын

    Does the back seats on the Mercedes recline, move forward and backwards?

  • @MrTribalsun
    @MrTribalsun11 ай бұрын

    Nice premium family suvs. I like them all and some have better specification in that, others have better in another thing. Overall I would choose by this order of preference: 1. MERCEDES 2. AUDI 3. VOLVO 4. BMW

  • @InfoHubZA
    @InfoHubZA11 ай бұрын

    Please compare Merc V-Class, VW Caravelle and Staria Luxury next time.

  • @sillimilli3802

    @sillimilli3802

    11 ай бұрын

    Interesting comparison

  • @diongreen4017
    @diongreen40177 ай бұрын

    Mat is that "shiney shiney" reference from Puffin Rock ;)!

  • @sapkasizkamil
    @sapkasizkamil11 ай бұрын

    Hi Matt.. you should have added Mazda cx60 to the selection as well...

  • @Presto_001
    @Presto_00111 ай бұрын

    Like I have said in the XC60 review... Overall, I would take a GLC but if we are talking about safety, I would take the XC60 but for performance an Audi SQ5 is good value for money. And the BMW, for the convenience. This is my opinion though.

  • @lbnewell23

    @lbnewell23

    11 ай бұрын

    The X3 M40i is what I would take for performance because it is so amazingly fast. Also the SQ5 is slower than the Volvo in this video which is probably the one I’d have it has proved it has timeless design and I think it just embodies this class of car perfectly

  • @Arpedk

    @Arpedk

    11 ай бұрын

    Volvo is not at the top of safety anymore. They only just got into top 20 last year in EURONCAP while Tesla got 1st and 2nd place in front of a Mercedes.

  • @lbnewell23

    @lbnewell23

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Arpedk I think it’s crazy that Tesla got first and second when you look at a lot of their crashes in the real world where the cars have been splitting in half and catching fire. The only reason they seem to score so much higher than competitors is that they are next to impossible to roll since the batteries are so low. Also the amount of videos I have seen on Instagram of Volvo crash tests vs all the German brands I would much rather be in one than the Mercedes bmw and Audi equivalent. When they hit the barriers all of the competition stop dead often getting air and bouncing backwards. The Volvos plough straight on Massively reducing the forces that the occupants go through. Sadly a cars safety rating is not based solely on how well it performs in an impact anymore and on impacts Volvos still handle them the best

  • @Arpedk

    @Arpedk

    11 ай бұрын

    @lbnewell lol, so few cases of that and still maybe only 1 confirmed battery fire of a Model 3 or Y. Also EuroNCAP doesn't use rollover for their scores. Don't believe everything you see in the news. Tesla and Elon generates insane amounts of clicks so the news will use that to earn money not to provide you with actual information. Crashtests doesn't lie, media do.

  • @tesla_models

    @tesla_models

    11 ай бұрын

    Volvo and genesis are leading no Germans in top 20

  • @stefanfalldorf6573
    @stefanfalldorf657311 ай бұрын

    It would be interesting to see what breaks down first in the Audi. The DSG or the 2.0 TSI? As a german who worked for Mercedes and VW and never liked BMW I would go for the Volvo. My V70 got now 400.000km and runs like new. Best car I ever had.

  • @winfle

    @winfle

    9 ай бұрын

    lol, if you'd worked for VW, you would know that Audi doesn't use DSG and TSI, they have S-tronic and TFSI

  • @stefanfalldorf6573

    @stefanfalldorf6573

    9 ай бұрын

    @@winfle S- Tronic and TFSI are only the Audi names for DSG and TSI.

  • @ianbane4673
    @ianbane46736 ай бұрын

    Great review. Will you ever review the Subaru Forester I’d like to get your thoughts

  • @nav01nav
    @nav01nav3 ай бұрын

    I was looking at each of these cars and could not make my mind up.

  • @BellaBenny1337
    @BellaBenny133711 ай бұрын

    would love to see this test with the new 2023/4 X3!

  • @jola6175

    @jola6175

    11 ай бұрын

    The model in this test is the newest X3 currently available. The next X3 will likely come end of 24 oder beginning of 25.

  • @BellaBenny1337

    @BellaBenny1337

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jola6175 thought it would come early 2023! Interesting that BMW seems to do something similar to Mercedes - start innovating bottom-up!

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jola6175 the X3 2nd gen possibly gonna launch in April 2025.

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    @@BellaBenny1337 perhaps we may just wait and see.

  • @moonsapling

    @moonsapling

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@jola6175 the ICE x3 should come in 2024, however theres a global fully-electric version that will be built on new dedicated ev platform that should debut in 2025. Interesting to see how it will turn out.

  • @elunclo
    @elunclo11 ай бұрын

    I have that exact X3 - it does 6 seconds in 0-60 if you don't fumble the launch like Matt did...

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    The X3 imo accelerated as fast as 1966 Ford GT40.

  • @rayhan4502

    @rayhan4502

    11 ай бұрын

    @@mauripekkarinen1 yeah bro his reply always doesnt make senses yet it's not that irrelevant, i always see him eveywhere in car vids

  • @rayhan4502

    @rayhan4502

    11 ай бұрын

    @@purwantiallan5089 well you opinion is wrong cause 1966 Ford GT40 does 0-60 in 4.7 s, not 6.0s, so the X3 aint no way accelerated as fast as 1966 Ford GT40

  • @thulaneking-priest6229
    @thulaneking-priest62298 ай бұрын

    That's the politically correct choice but from objective data, the audi is quieter, more dynamic, comfortable and also sporty. The only thing letting down is the range. Otherwise it's superior on all counts and the cheapest overall on price. Thanks for a brilliant video.

  • @andywale695
    @andywale69511 ай бұрын

    Can you test and compare the mazda cx60 please??. It's been out a while now but no video?

  • @joscejrod
    @joscejrod11 ай бұрын

    Mat it would have been perfect if you had included Lexus NX in the comparison. In which place do you include it between this cars? Thanks a lot!!

  • @m3csl89

    @m3csl89

    11 ай бұрын

    or even the cx-90 would be nice.

  • @Lordbignall
    @Lordbignall11 ай бұрын

    I cannot unsee bender now 😂

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog7 ай бұрын

    Interesting that you think a buyer cares about exhaust holes or fake vents.

  • @jacekl10
    @jacekl1011 ай бұрын

    Do the drag race with 4 of them, it will be massively interesting and highly watched content!!!

  • @Alf.B

    @Alf.B

    11 ай бұрын

    I feel it would be very anticlimactic. Volvo would shoot off ahead followed by the Audi being followed really closely by the Mercedes leaving the bmw behind with its lower power output.

  • @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj
    @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj11 ай бұрын

    Good video! My mum used to have a face lifted Jaguar F pace a year ago and I feel like it would have competed really well against these

  • @purwantiallan5089

    @purwantiallan5089

    11 ай бұрын

    Jaguar F and E Types are still more underrated than these SUVs.

  • @briannyazika964

    @briannyazika964

    11 ай бұрын

    Jaguars are nice and fun but not luxuries

  • @janoycresnova9156

    @janoycresnova9156

    11 ай бұрын

    0 reliability and overpriced

  • @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

    @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

    11 ай бұрын

    @@janoycresnova9156 she had 0 problems and it was priced similarly to these competitors

  • @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

    @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

    11 ай бұрын

    @@briannyazika964 The Jaguar F pace is very comparable to the cars that are shown. These aren’t proper luxury cars, they are like the S class and bmw X5, X7 etc. Therefore the Jaguar is able to compete as it focuses on being spacious and nice to drive than a xc60 while having a luxurious cabin

  • @Hammertime4404
    @Hammertime440411 ай бұрын

    Would chose the x3 any day

  • @user-if8gq1cs8g

    @user-if8gq1cs8g

    11 ай бұрын

    BMW 🇩🇪💯👏👍💪🌟😎

  • @xZeroOffical
    @xZeroOffical2 ай бұрын

    I'd chose the Volvo anytime. It's just sleek, and seat comfort is what really matters, especially on long trips. Interior is just beautifully blend together, and I prefer it over any of these cars. Volovos safety is also unmatched. But then, I might be biased because I'm Volvo owner. 😅

  • @hassanhabashneh2147
    @hassanhabashneh214711 ай бұрын

    the glc is the bessst!!!

  • @shumi6942
    @shumi694211 ай бұрын

    You should do more comparisons with non German Cars like Toyota's or Kias. Otherwise great review as always!

  • @ti8864

    @ti8864

    11 ай бұрын

    No! Deutschland!!!

  • @dontknowwhy186

    @dontknowwhy186

    11 ай бұрын

    You probably haven't seen their other comparisons then

  • @Alf.B

    @Alf.B

    11 ай бұрын

    Volvo arent German they're Swedish.

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