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Below is a Sweden + EU comparison of Volvo EX60, BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse / iX3 50 xDrive), and the new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC (“GLC with EQ Technology”) focusing on WLTP, 10–80% charging, towing, and pricing.
Here are real “driving / road test” YouTube videos for each model (with direct links). I’ve included the best 3-way comparison too.
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Volvo EX60
Volvo EX60 vs BMW iX3 Discussion
Comparison-oriented review focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
Volvo EX60 First Ride – Software & Door Handles
Early access drive and technology review.
Volvo EX60 Exclusive First Ride
Volvo-led driving event and vehicle presentation.
Volvo EX60 Full Review & Drive
Longer review with driving footage.
Volvo EX60 Driving Video
Focus on road behavior and driving feel.
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse
Autogefühl – BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Review
Full driving review, interior, technology, comfort and road impressions.
BMW iX3 Autobahn Range Test
High-speed Autobahn driving, efficiency and real-world range.
BMW iX3 First Drive – Neue Klasse Era
First driving impressions and vehicle overview.
BMW iX3 Winter Road Trip Test
Long-distance driving and winter usability.
BMW iX3 Real Range Test Germany
Charging performance and real-world range evaluation.
Mercedes GLC with EQ Technology
Mercedes GLC EV Full Drive Review
Complete road test with driving impressions.
Mercedes GLC Electric First Look & Interior
Detailed look at cabin quality and MBUX system.
Mercedes GLC Electric First Look Review
EV platform, charging and market positioning.
Mercedes CEO Drive – Electric GLC
Demonstration drive with technical discussion.
Electric Mercedes GLC Road Test
Practical driving review and comfort focus.
1) Key specs (WLTP, 10–80%, tow) — apples-to-apples table
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric (“with EQ Technology”) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLTP range (max) | Up to 810 km (top variant) (Volvo Cars) | Up to 805 km (range band 679–805 km) (bmw.se) | Up to 713 km (Long Range); up to 672 km (Standard Range) (Mynewsdesk) |
| DC fast charge (peak) | Up to 370–400 kW depending on source/variant; 800V platform (Volvo Cars) | 400 kW (800V) (bmw.se) | Up to 330 kW (800V) (Mynewsdesk) |
| 10–80% DC | 18 min (noted for DC 400 kW on Volvo specs page) (Volvo Cars) \nVariant table shows 15–19 min depending on battery/charger config | 21 min (10–80% at 400 kW) (bmw.se) | Commonly stated ~22 min (10–80%) in Swedish dealer material and UK aggregators; official Sweden PR focuses on 330 kW + “~30 mil in 10 min” rather than 10–80 time (Bilia) |
| Max braked towing | 2,400 kg (Volvo Cars) | 2,000 kg (also notes 80 kg nose weight) (bmw.se) | 2,400 kg (braked) (Mynewsdesk) |
2) Pricing — Sweden (SEK)
Volvo EX60 (Sweden)
- Reported Swedish “from” pricing: 689,000 / 729,000 / 809,000 SEK for P6 / P10 / P12 (varies by trim/equipment). (Elbilen)
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) (Sweden)
- Swedish starting price widely stated as from 749,900 SEK. (Dagens Nyheter)
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric (Sweden)
- Official Swedish launch pricing: from 769,000 SEK (GLC 400 4MATIC, incl. a large standard equipment package). (Mynewsdesk)
3) Pricing — EU (EUR / market examples)
EU prices vary a lot by country (tax/VAT and standard equipment differ). Here are hard, cited reference points:
Volvo EX60 (EU example: Ireland price list in EUR)
- Ireland retail price list shows (example): €66,695 (P6 Plus) up to €83,895 (P12 Ultra).
(That same price list also shows WLTP figures per variant: 620 / 660 / 810 km.)
BMW iX3 (EU example: Germany base price trend)
- German base pricing has been reported around €70,900 shortly before launch (and described as an increase vs earlier figures). (electrive.com)
(Reuters earlier referenced €68,900 at IAA context—so you’ll see both depending on timing. (Reuters))
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric (EU)
- Official UK comms focus on specs and positioning; Sweden has a firm SEK “from” price. For EU EUR pricing, it’s typically country-specific, and Mercedes often publishes it via national configurators/price lists rather than one pan-EU number. (Mynewsdesk)
4) Variant-level detail you’ll likely care about (WLTP + 10–80 + battery)
If you want “all details,” the model variants matter a lot:
Volvo EX60 variants (P6 / P10 / P12)
- The Volvo retail price list shows usable batteries ~80 / 91 / 112 kWh and 10–80 times ~15–19 min depending on variant and charger voltage/power.
- WLTP in that same table: 620 / 660 / 810 km.
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- BMW technical data (Sweden): 108.7 kWh battery, 679–805 km WLTP, 400 kW DC, 10–80 in 21 min. (bmw.se)
Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology
- Sweden press release: up to 713 km (Long Range), up to 330 kW, 2400 kg tow, and it explicitly states the 769,000 SEK start price. (Mynewsdesk)
- Several sources cite ~22 min 10–80%. (Bilia)
5) Bottom line (based on the numbers above)
- Longest WLTP headline: Volvo EX60 (up to 810 km) edges BMW iX3 (up to 805 km); Mercedes is up to 713 km in Long Range.
- Fastest 10–80 claim: EX60 is quoted at ~18 min (and even 15 min for a specific 800V/charger scenario in a variant table), BMW iX3 is 21 min, Mercedes is ~22 min (commonly stated). (Volvo Cars)
- Best towing: EX60 and electric GLC both cite 2,400 kg, BMW iX3 cites 2,000 kg. (Volvo Cars)
- Lowest “from” price in Sweden (as stated in sources): EX60 (from ~689k SEK) vs iX3 (from ~749.9k) vs GLC Electric (from ~769k). (Elbilen)
YOUTUBE
Volvo EX60 — road test / driving
- Autogefühl — EX60 driving review (incl. road driving)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHEm5aFOuE - Out of Spec Reviews — “Volvo Crushed It! My EX60 First Look & Full Tour…” (includes driving segments)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbYuwR09dJM - Here are YouTube videos that actually include driving / road-test segments of the Volvo EX60 (not just static walkarounds).
- Autogefühl — “The Volvo EX60 attacks BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC EQ!” (includes driving) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHEm5aFOuE - “Volvo EX60 Driving Video” (driving-focused clip) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDMJQBbBiRA - Volvo Cars — “Volvo EX60: Powered by Google Gemini” (road test of the in-car Gemini experience while driving) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06twv1sOhrs - “All-New 2026 Volvo EX60 – Driving, Interior, Exterior [4K]” (includes driving footage) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abnvtejgCA4 - “Volvo EX60: Exclusive first ride and executive interview” (first-ride video; typically includes on-road ride/driving segments) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHd85Jt58x4
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) — road test / driving
- Here are real road-test / test-drive YouTube videos for the BMW iX3 “Neue Klasse” (i.e., videos that include actual driving, not just studio walkarounds):
- Autogefühl — “all-new BMW iX3 driving REVIEW 2026 – first driving test”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-H-GJaGiUg (YouTube) - Marek Drives — “BMW iX3 2026 – How Much BMW in Neue Klasse? (ENG) – First Test Drive and Review”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMY4jA7WTCc (YouTube) - “BMW iX3 Driven! Full Review & Drive” (international press drive)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHXLhOnPs1k (YouTube) - “I Drive The BMW iX3 For The First Time! … (Neue Klasse)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3jdUSEYzdk (YouTube) - “First Drive Of BMW’s EV Future | 2026 BMW iX3 Review”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zmXU6LAtY (YouTube)
Mercedes GLC EV — road test / driving
Here are real driving / road-test YouTube videos for the new electric GLC (GLC EV / “GLC with EQ Technology”) — with direct links:
- Mercedes-Benz (official) — “1 electric GLC. 5 challenges. 30 minutes.” with Ola Källenius driving (prototype + driving segments) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34zBLhrEtu0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9ls3LyLzHg - “NEW 2026 Mercedes GLC Generation – Full Drive Review …” (includes a drive segment) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69KokgrFU8 - “NEW 2026 Mercedes GLC EV (RED) – Test Drive” (test drive footage) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXq3piQtvHI - “Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric test drive in the desert of Nevada” (driving footage) (YouTube)