Mercedes GLC 2023 Review

Mercedes GLC Review: The best mid-sized luxury SUV in 2026? The Mercedes GLC has long been the bestseller for the brand, but in 2026 it faces its toughest challenge yet. With the all-new Electric GLC arriving with 400+ miles of range and a 39-inch Hyperscreen, is the "regular" 313hp Plug-in Hybrid still the smarter choice? We’re putting the 80-mile EV range to the test to see if you can really drive a hybrid as an EV for 90% of your life. We’re diving into the AI-driven MBUX interior, testing the 9-speed gearbox for smoothness, and seeing if the £52,000 starting price is still justified when rivals like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 have just been refreshed. From the "transparent bonnet" off-road tech to the truth about those fake exhausts, this is the definitive GLC deep dive. Should you go hybrid or go full electric? Let’s find out! Compare the best new & used GLC deals with carwow: https://bit.ly/New-Car-Deals-2112 Sell your car for a great price: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW Chapters: 00:00 Mercedes GLC: The luxury SUV king? 00:37 Design: C-Class style meets SUV muscle 02:38 Interior: MBUX 4.0 & AI-driven tech 06:47 Back Seats: Is it spacious enough for families? 08:49 Boot Space: Does the PHEV battery ruin it? 10:13 5 Annoying things you need to know 11:43 5 Cool things (including the 80-mile EV range!) 14:29 Engines: Diesel, Petrol & the 313hp Hybrid 15:47 Town Driving: The silent EV-only test 17:50 Motorway Driving: Distronic & 9-speed smoothness 19:03 Country Road Driving: Does it handle like a C-Class? 20:31 0-60mph: Putting the 313hp to the test! 21:00 Verdict: Hybrid, Petrol, or wait for the Electric GLC?