Worlds first! Test: Volvo EX60/BMWiX3/Mercedes GLC!
Alriks Cars
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Finally, the first test where the Volvo EX60 faces the toughest competition possible: BMW and Mercedes' new electric cars, the iX3 and GLC.
All three feature the latest EV technology with core computing, cell-to-pack, fast charging, modern infotainment systems, and upgraded self-driving systems.
But there are significant differences between the cars in almost every round!
Which one you prefer is largely a matter of personal taste, but there are major differences when it comes to running costs and range.
Perhaps that will be the deciding factor for you?
Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything!
If you want to se the videos in swedish, with captions: Go to my Swedish channel: Alriks Bilar
00:00 Intro
00:56 Round 1: Safety
03:26 Quality and Manufacturing
04:34 Round 2: Charging & Range
06.54 Charging Facts
09:45 Round 3: Cargo & Space
13:55 Back seats
17:35 Interior
26.55 Volvo's Door Handles, Mirrors + Grilles
29:47 Design Assessment
35:35 Plug-in Hybrids - Better Economics?
34:12 Round 4: Drive & Ride
42:49 Grades for Drive & Ride
43:47 Round 5: Wow Factor
47:31 Round 6: Running Costs / Economics
49:30 Cost Calculation
50:00 Private Leasing
49:50 Technical Data
50:45 Winner!
51:04 My Choice
This is how I calculate:
Cost of capital: 4.5% on the entire amount.
Private leasing: 15,000 km/year (approx. 9,300 miles/year).
Tax: The actual cost.
Insurance: Registered to me, living in an apartment (housing co-op) in Nacka.
Service: Figures provided by the car manufacturer.
Tyres: 4 winter tyres from a premium manufacturer spread over three years.
Depreciation: 36 months (or more) according to Bilpriser.se (What the car costs to buy versus what you get in trade-in value at a dealership).
Fuel/Energy: 3 SEK/kWh. Or 17 SEK/litre for petrol and diesel.
Repair fund: I usually add 500 SEK for cars older than three years. This could be high or low.
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De GLC is precies een plastiek doos waar je inzit . er zijn mensen die hier zeggen dan de IX3 veel plastic is . Hebben deze dank gekeken naar de achteruitstap van de Mercedes allemaal van dat goedkoop plastic . Het grote scherm in de GLC wat prachtig is op film ,tot je erin gaat rijden dan heb je het gevoel dat je steeds omlaag moet kijken. Dan naar de IX3 gaan kijken en rijden , wat een verademing voelde direct aangenaam en luxe ,uiteindelijke de IX3 besteld
A few comments / thoughts.
1. I think the comparison based on range and charging is off. If you can charge at home, the differences in range are substantially meaningless (how often do I need to drive 300+ miles in a day). At some point, the range is good enough for the vast majority of the use of the cars for most owners while the differences in recharge 10 to 80 % time becomes the major factor. I think a lot of the range competition might be similar to the race to market 20 years ago of ridiculously small phones or the highest PC processing speed (without considering the user convenience that Apple provided - at least back then).
2. I would have loved to gotten better info of the driver viewing for tall drivers. Many cars have adequate headroom for me, but the windshield header and/or the rear view mirror block normal viewing. I admit, I have come to the conclusion that my eye height in cars is unusual (6' 1" but with large torso). But the EV GLC is out for me due since I sit too high in the ICE GLC (and it won't arrive here until 2027).
3. Any thoughts on how these cars compare to a BMW iX with air suspension? 2025 used BMW iXs (with air suspension and 8.5 BMW OS) are available for the price of a new ix3 or new ex60. 8.5 BMW OS (with normal usage, e.g., 20k miles or less). So 400V architecture, 85 mph handsfree highway driver assist and smooth suspension with BMW driving. Anyone have thoughts re this used BMW iX vs the ix3 or ex60? [earlier used iXs are cheaper, but you lack the 8.5 + air suspension].
4. Would be nice to see such a detailed comparison with the Audi Q6 etron. Can't have everything. 😁 Thanks!
Worlds first! Test: Volvo EX60/BMWiX3/Mercedes GLC!
Alriks Cars
68,881 views
Finally, the first test where the Volvo EX60 faces the toughest competition possible: BMW and Mercedes' new electric cars, the iX3 and GLC.
All three feature the latest EV technology with core computing, cell-to-pack, fast charging, modern infotainment systems, and upgraded self-driving systems.
But there are significant differences between the cars in almost every round!
Which one you prefer is largely a matter of personal taste, but there are major differences when it comes to running costs and range.
Perhaps that will be the deciding factor for you?
Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything!
If you want to se the videos in swedish, with captions: Go to my Swedish channel: Alriks Bilar
00:00 Intro
00:56 Round 1: Safety
03:26 Quality and Manufacturing
04:34 Round 2: Charging & Range
06.54 Charging Facts
09:45 Round 3: Cargo & Space
13:55 Back seats
17:35 Interior
26.55 Volvo's Door Handles, Mirrors + Grilles
29:47 Design Assessment
35:35 Plug-in Hybrids - Better Economics?
34:12 Round 4: Drive & Ride
42:49 Grades for Drive & Ride
43:47 Round 5: Wow Factor
47:31 Round 6: Running Costs / Economics
49:30 Cost Calculation
50:00 Private Leasing
49:50 Technical Data
50:45 Winner!
51:04 My Choice
This is how I calculate:
Cost of capital: 4.5% on the entire amount.
Private leasing: 15,000 km/year (approx. 9,300 miles/year).
Tax: The actual cost.
Insurance: Registered to me, living in an apartment (housing co-op) in Nacka.
Service: Figures provided by the car manufacturer.
Tyres: 4 winter tyres from a premium manufacturer spread over three years.
Depreciation: 36 months (or more) according to Bilpriser.se (What the car costs to buy versus what you get in trade-in value at a dealership).
Fuel/Energy: 3 SEK/kWh. Or 17 SEK/litre for petrol and diesel.
Repair fund: I usually add 500 SEK for cars older than three years. This could be high or low.
#ev
#alriksbilar #volvo #volvoex60 #bmw #bmwix3 #mercedes #mercedesglc #ex60 #personalfinance