2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Malaysian review - much improved, but too expensive now?

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 is a much improved SUV over the old one, but now priced at RM430k, it's also far more expensive than its rivals, the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60. Is it still worth it, then? Find out in this review.

00:00 Introduction
00:54 Rise of the GLC
01:34 Pricing & variant
02:50 Exterior looks
05:19 Familiar dash
09:02 Rear seats
11:10 Boot space
11:29 Performance
15:18 Braking feel
15:38 Driving dynamics
16:34 Handling
18:50 Refinement
19:37 Safety
21:08 Closing thoughts

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I can't stress enough on why Mercedes just couldn't put on a proper foot rest for the driver seat. Also RM430k for such package feels far inferior from what they have offered in previous generations.

[rizalomar]

The price is ridiculous even when they CKD this later this year….

[arnoldyuvanesh]

Thank God for the seat heating. Will be very useful during our winter months

[CalvinWongg]

430k is crazy man! Are we going to reach 500k for this class of cars in 5 years time?

[arzainzain]

I would say no improvement until there is left foot dead pedal. I could not get any comfort driving glc on long journey but ended up with leg cramps and lower back pain. 😢

[MonsieurGuy]

430k gets you a brand new BMW X5 45e. In fact, was offered it for 405k including a 5 year warranty, 6 year / 120k service package and a 8 year/ 160k battery warranty. That is a MUCH better buy compared to this. X3 competitor for X5 money, hilarious

[nabillarif]

CBU Mercs and BMWs always are more refined than CKD ones...try any recon C class and a CKD one...

[charlesdegaulle]

very nice car, but is it rm430k kind of nice?

[willmac]

Hmm maybe I'll wait for Y update next year.

[fraud]

Why would I buy this over an X5, XC90 over the new RX?

[ajibola]

Mate, all the things you said weren’t available E.g. sunroof, rear vent controls, rear charging are all options that are available, this specific car you have just doesn’t come with those options, doesn’t mean Mercedes has taken them out

[carsten]

Good review on the 2023 GLC model. For this high price of RM430K, it's not worth it with too low hybrid power system, no cruise control, sunroof or rear seat control. The way forward is full electric and this petrol driven Merc seems like a dinosaur in no time soon !

[muhammadasyran]

hi, do you mind telling me what brand your shoes are?

[xiper]

how is the refinement and built quality as compared to the NX350? Both are CBU but the Lexus is cheaper by an Axia X and with more features. The Lexus is on par in terms of active safety feature compared to Volvo which is a lot more than the GLC and X3.

[BrandonLee-lsoo]

NX or X3 or XC60 better and good quality than this

[MetroIslands]

With that price. I would go for Porsche Macan

[enghongyeoh]

Same old look, more expensive and less safety features.

[azalijamaludin]

Tak best lah kete dah 4 ratus ribu lebih sunroof pun tak de ape brg.😢

[prashia]

Volvo Xc60 is still worth, better and safer

[jasonkok]

rm430k for such spec sheet are ridiculous expensive! should have an panoramic glassroof, rear single zone climate ctrl aircond, ventilated front seats instead of heated and Nappa leather interior