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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5: Which Small Luxury SUV Is Best?

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When you think of a compact luxury SUV, it’s likely that one of three German vehicles comes to mind: the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC or Audi Q5. They’re the most ubiquitous vehicles in the small luxury SUV segment — but which one is the best? Edmunds’ Clint Simone finds out in this comparison test video. BMW X3: https://www.edmunds.com/bmw/x3/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Mercedes-Benz GLC: https://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/glc-class/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Audi Q5: https://www.edmunds.com/audi/q5/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 01:01 BMW X3 07:28 Mercedes GLC 13:39 Audi Q5 20:56 Value 22:15 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@Vil_Des 2025-09-15

I can't get behind the design of the latest X3 at all

132 7 replies
@anthonyferrara2222 2025-09-13

That grille on the X 3 why did they change it? Their original grille was iconic. Hate it!!!

37 1 replies
@indiaandrews6996 2025-09-13

I prefer my physical climate controls too. I had my car computer go out and lost all of those buttons until I had it fixed.

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@Jason-ml3vs 2025-09-28

Any car at these prices should have a very good sound system standard.

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@bjd1885 2025-09-12

Can absolutely confirm your point about the optional upgraded sound system - I didn't get that in mine, because I had the previous gen X3 and found the base sound system to be excellent. On this latest gen X3, though, the base sound system really lacks in bass. You have to turn the volume up quite a bit for things to start sounding good with it. I'd go so far as saying the base sound system is kinda bad, actually.

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@edmundscars 2025-09-12

Which of these German luxury SUVs would you take home and why? Let us know in the comments!

10 6 replies
@NeedtoSpeak 2026-01-10

I have a 2025 GLC300 Coupe. I am a longtime Mercedes and BMW purchaser, always an E class, or 5 series. I switched because I was tired of the low slung body styles. Without a doubt, the GLC 300 Coupe meets and exceeds all of my expectations. Phenomenal.

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@DeanEspy 2025-11-11

Loved the flow of this video.

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@GentryPierce-s1w 2025-10-14

So glad you covered this topic.

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@VinceChu-b7x 2025-10-29

Thanks for simplifying this.

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