Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[leylandi]

The cabin will be much more interesting than the BMW, that's for sure. The ix3 has quality issues and is lacking in details. The door trim and window controls are very basic.

 

[MPertz]

Am I the only one to believe that the steering wheel doesn't fit at all the interior?

 

[leylandi]

Inside the all-new electric GLC: An exceptional experience, powered by MB.OS, that feels just like home

• All-new seamless MBUX HYPERSCREEN with matrix backlight technology and zone dimming
• Elevated interior with an immersive digital experience
• New attractive, high-resolution ambient styles as screen background motifs

HD

 

[leylandi]

 

[Uygar]

Have you ever been inside a new MB product recently? . You clearly haven’t felt how bad they feel, lol.

 

[Uygar]

Dark spec

Much better looking than the CLA. I love how it’s one continuous screen rather than having 3 separate ones. Everything looks nicely integrated as well.
Overall, I love it. There will be a really tough competition between this and iX3.

 

[leylandi]

Have you ever been inside a new MB product recently? . You clearly haven’t felt how bad they feel, lol.

Dude, this is MB's NK project. They seem to have upgraded the quality. I'm sure you were disappointed when you saw the ix3 cabin. They implemented the things you criticized. The only consolation is that the exterior now looks like a proper BMW design. This console design will be implemented in the 3 and 5 series models. Oh my!

 

[fan_of_642]

iX3 interior looks clearly two classes below GLC. So cheap, so modernish in a very bad way.
Best wall up to now, well done, MB.

 

[leylandi]

With the world premiere of the stunning all-new GLC with EQ Technology on 7 September at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich, Mercedes-Benz presents an exciting new era of automotive design. It is the first Mercedes-Benz in series production to showcase the next phase of the brand’s design language, Sensual Purity. The exterior of the electric GLC gives the public their first glimpse of the new iconic grille that reinterprets the new face, the interior blends intuitive digital technology with a flowing design concept, giving drivers and passengers a space that feels personal, effortless, and connected.

At its heart, an all‑new seamless MBUX HYPERSCREEN elevates the interior experience in a way never seen before. The majestically floating screen stretches seamlessly from pillar to pillar and instils a sense of belonging, encapsulating the “Welcome home.” feeling that only a Mercedes-Benz can evoke. With a screen size of 99.3 centimetres (39.1 inches), it is the largest display ever fitted to a Mercedes-Benz to date. It boasts exceptional clarity and vivid colour thanks to high resolution and innovative matrix backlight technology with over 1,000 individual LEDs. It also features intelligent zone dimming, which allows for the simultaneous adjustment of two display areas via sliders. This means key information is always clear and accessible, reducing distraction and enhancing comfort on every journey. Mercedes-Benz has filed a patent for this groundbreaking technology.

The interior design is further defined by a large decorative sculpture that unifies the centre console and instrument panel. A single, sweeping trim element visually unites the two sections into one sculptural surface, elegantly accentuated by ambient lighting along its lower edge. Depending on the options selected, the console integrates up to two trays for inductive and rapid smartphone charging, followed by a new hard‑key control strip (including hazard warning button). Separated, elegant cupholders improve usability, while galvanised vents provide a cool, refined tech aesthetic. Climate adjustments briefly change the colour of the ambient lighting and vent illumination to confirm selections. Door panels are uncluttered and feature striking metallic speaker grilles and trim, while the design of the leather seating is equally clean and minimalistic. In combination with new impressive ambient styles, the all-new MBUX HYPERSCREEN creates a well-defined sense of digital sophistication and leads to a new and captivating immersive interior experience.

High-resolution atmospheric ambient styles can be selected as background motifs. Their striking design is notable for exceptional aesthetics and precision as well as for its intuitive user navigation. They offer a wide range of moods – from calm to intense, cool to warm, and technical to emotional. The colouring of the instrument cluster, control elements and ambient lighting are coordinated with these emotional motifs. This allows users to create a personalised atmosphere in the vehicle where physical and digital worlds blend perfectly thanks to the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS).

With ambient lighting, eye-catching contours, exquisite decorative elements and the all-new seamless breathtaking MBUX HYPERSCREEN, the all-new GLC redefines the art of interior elegance and digital convenience. It takes the unique Mercedes-Benz “Welcome home.” feeling of comfort, safety and reassurance to the next level.

 

[Swissbob]

This 12 O‘clock Spoke in the Steering wheel is indeed weird.

If you want a normal Wheel you must choose the M Sport.

If you want real leather you can choose only black, in the iX3.

If you want the M Sport, there’s only leather with PerformTex.

If you want full leather seats you can’t choose the M Sport, that’s weird.

 

[Uygar]

The only thing left for Mercedes to do is design a new steering wheel for God’s sake. They’ve been using the same one for 6 years now.

 

[Swissbob]

iX3 interior looks clearly two classes below GLC. So cheap, so modernish in a very bad way.
Best wall up to now, well done, MB.

I agree.

I guess Mercedes Benz will offer additional colors for the leather seats.

Instead of black from BMW.

There’s also real wood, which you can get in the iX3.

 

[leylandi]

The combined keypad is gone. The old-style separate keys are back. Mercedes seems to be doing its homework.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

The combined keypad is gone. The old-style separate keys are back. Mercedes seems to be doing its homework.

I see what looks like a volume scroll wheel. Brilliant that they brought that back. It was one of the nicest tactile elements of the W205/213/222 generation

 

[Swissbob]

I think it makes sense to compare the GLC EV with the iX3.

Both are very strong competitors, and apart from fanboys, everybody who’s going to buy a EV SUV will consider both cars.

I am curious what Mercedes Benz will deliver after tomorrow.

Disclaimer: I own Mercedes Benz and BMW cars and like both companies.

 

[martinbo]

I think it makes sense to compare the GLC EV with the iX3.

Both are very strong competitors, and apart from fanboys, everybody who’s going to buy a EV SUV will consider both cars.

I am curious what Mercedes Benz will deliver after tomorrow.

Disclaimer: I own Mercedes Benz and BMW cars and like both companies.

Of course it's logical to compare cars even in an official thread dedicated to a specific model. There's no outright rule that forbids this.
However there is a long-standing, unwritten rule in the culture of this forum that certain behaviour (unbridled fanboyism) is frowned upon as it reduces the quality of discussion in threads where reasonability and objectivity are valued by the majority of members in our community.

Experience shows that some people lack maturity and self control to the point that reasonable discussion is lost to an imaginary pissing context. Such rhetoric is discouraged in the official model threads and members are advised to take it to the Internal Combustion section of the forum where a more robust "gloves-off" level of discussion is acceptable:

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Some people just haven't got the intellect and maturity to realise that, no matter what, they're just not as invested in a car brand as they imagine they are.

Edit:

@leylandi - the forum has kindly provided you with a thread to continue with your pro-Mercedes, anti-BMW propoganda.
Continue with your squabble over there.

Continue being a nuisance on this forum and it's not only threads that you will be banned from.

@Uygar - please be the better person and engage leylandi in the appropriate forum sections.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Of course it's logical to compare cars even in an official thread dedicated to a specific model. There's no outright rule that forbids this.
However there is a long-standing, unwritten rule in the culture of this forum that certain behaviour (unbridled fanboyism) is frowned upon as it reduces the quality of discussion in threads where reasonability and objectivity are valued by the majority of members in our community.

Experience shows that some people lack maturity and self control to the point that reasonable discussion is lost to an imaginary pissing context. Such rhetoric is discouraged in the official model threads and members are advised to take it to the Internal Combustion section of the forum where a more robust "gloves-off" level of discussion is acceptable:

Internal Combustion

Welcome to Internal Combustion, where you can discuss car competitions, compare specs, and find test results for your favorite vehicles.

www.germancarforum.com

Some people just haven't got the intellect and maturity to realise that, no matter what, they're just not as invested in a car brand as they imagine they are.

Edit:

@leylandi - the forum has kindly provided you with a thread to continue with your pro-Mercedes, anti-BMW propoganda.
Continue with your squabble over there.

Continue being a nuisance on this forum and it's not only threads that you will be banned from.

@Uygar - please be the better person and engage leylandi in the appropriate forum sections.

Some of the hystrionics about BMW vs Mercedes is kinda funny honestly.

 

[klier]

Some of the hystrionics about BMW vs Mercedes is kinda funny honestly.

Oh tell me about it.....we should give Leylandi posting rights for internal combustion only, and then bring back Dalab and do the same.

Epic stuff.

 

[Rolf]

The GLC EV interior visually (in pictures we seen) is a huge improvement on Mercedes current interiors with virtually zero use of shiny black piano plastic. I love the adonized metallic materials used for the entire door grab handle, door handle surround and even the speaker grill, plus the new seat controls look so much cooler than before. The new Hyperscreen with one huge integrated screen instead of the older 3 separate screens is a massive improvement and I like the large lower trim piece flowing into the center console. I just hope that this wood is not hollow and doesnt creak when pressing on it.

I cant wait to see some more videos of the entire car.

 

[fortuner]

The GLC EV interior visually (in pictures we seen) is a huge improvement on Mercedes current interiors with virtually zero use of shiny black piano plastic. I love the adonized metallic materials used for the entire door grab handle, door handle surround and even the speaker grill, plus the new seat controls look so much cooler than before. The new Hyperscreen with one huge integrated screen instead of the older 3 separate screens is a massive improvement and I like the large lower trim piece flowing into the center console. I just hope that this wood is not hollow and doesnt creak when pressing on it.

I cant wait to see some more videos of the entire car.

Agree it’s beautiful interior especially for the screen era it’s probably the best looking screen era interior from Mercedes.

The wood and quality should be good

The new E and newer models have definitely taken a step up in quality.