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I Tested These EVs at 120 km/h… SHOCKING RESULTS | BMW iX3 vs Mercedes GLC vs Volvo EX60 vs Xpeng G9

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Product Review

Product being reviewed (comparison set)

The video is a real-world 120 km/h highway range + charging test comparing four electric SUVs:

  • BMW iX3
  • Mercedes GLC (the “wild card” is noted as XPeng G9; Volvo is referenced as EX60; the title mentions Volvo XC60 but the car is repeatedly called EX60)
  • Volvo EX60
  • XPeng G9 (positioned as the “wild card”; more spacious, smaller-than-competitors framing)

Test method / conditions (applies to all cars)

  • Speed: constant 120 km/h
  • Route: Drammen north of Oslo → Moel and back (same route as prior 250+ EV tests)
  • Test type: “ABA” style to cancel effects of elevation/wind
  • Driving mode: each car driven in its most efficient mode
  • Start state: all cars began around 90% battery
  • Weather: mid-September, 14–17°C, mostly dry, with slight variation as they drove north

Real-world range results at 120 km/h (with computed ranges)

Range is calculated from usable battery capacity, consumption, and subtracting ~3% for losses.

  1. BMW iX3 — 544 km (1st place / best)

    • Avg consumption later: 19.4 kWh/100 km
    • Usable battery: 108.7 kWh
    • Host verdict: unexpected efficiency, especially given it has the biggest battery

  2. Mercedes GLC — 449 km (2nd place)

    • Avg consumption: 20.3 kWh/100 km
    • Usable battery: 94 kWh
    • Host notes it’s efficient and strong, but slightly below a previous GLC result from warmer conditions

  3. Volvo EX60 — 419 km (3rd place)

    • Avg consumption: 21.1 kWh/100 km
    • Usable battery: 91 kWh (smallest of the bunch)
    • Host: “almost 30 km more than the G9”

  4. XPeng G9 — 391 km (4th place / worst)

    • Avg consumption: 23.1 kWh/100 km
    • Usable battery: 93.1 kWh
    • Host: results align with expectation vs WLTP

Charging experience (key points + peak charging power)

Charging was done without battery preconditioning (“cold battery” / not warmed scenario).

Electroverse charging app (sponsor/product affecting experience)

  • Works across 40+ European countries, plus US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and more globally
  • Claimed ability to start chargers with more flexibility (host notes an earlier IONITY app limitation was fixed after an update)

Peak charge rates mentioned during the session

  • XPeng G9: peaks around 301 kW (~41% SOC)

  • Volvo EX60: about 293–294 kW (~42% SOC) (host places it among the fastest, near the G9)

  • Mercedes GLC: peaks around ~200 kW (~46% SOC) (notably slower)

  • BMW iX3: peaks around ~209–210 kW (~53% SOC) (better than GLC, but below G9/EX60)

Charging conclusions: Fastest charging feel/peaks: G9 and EX60. GLC and iX3 charge more slowly in this test scenario.

Overall user experience (subjective “how it is to drive” scoring)

At the end, drivers ranked favorite → least favorite and gave scores from 0–100 (out of 400 total across drivers):

  • Volvo EX60: 377/400 — 1st (favorite to drive)
  • BMW iX3: 363/400 — 2nd
  • Mercedes GLC: 361/400 — 3rd (very close with iX3)
  • XPeng G9: 265/400 — last

Big G9 complaints

  • Seating position: cannot get steering wheel close; sits “on top of the car”
  • Steering feel/weight: vague/unconnected, heavy, not relaxing

Main features / strengths and weaknesses mentioned per vehicle

BMW iX3 (range champion; strong “practical” winner)

Pros

  • Best real-world efficiency and longest range: 544 km
  • Interior described as nice/comfortable (M Sport seats supportive and comfortable)
  • Infotainment ergonomics improve after learning
  • Suspension: simplest setup (no adaptive dampers/air); host likes the calibration more over time
  • Lowest consumption early during the test; remains strong at ~1.5 hours

Cons

  • Road noise: host says it’s more noisy than the others (especially vs Volvo)
  • Infotainment has a steep learning curve at first
  • Exterior styling controversy at launch (host personally likes it)

Mercedes GLC (best “all-rounder” comfort + driving refinement; 2nd range)

Pros

  • Host previously crowned it “two the best electric SUV in this segment”
  • Cabin experience: class or two above iX3
  • Ride comfort: soft/luxurious without being floaty
  • Steering: host calls it best by far for feel/weight
  • ADAS tested previously: works flawlessly
  • Strong highway companion due to seats + driving feel

Cons

  • In this specific spec, it’s missing features vs a more expensive tested version:
    • No air suspension
    • No auto steer
    • No rear-wheel steering
    • Lower-grade interior (no “hyper screen”)
  • Road noise: disappointing; host sentiment suggests it’s “as noisy as iX3”

Volvo EX60 (favorite to drive; quietest/refined; 3rd range)

Pros

  • Easily the quietest in the test; minimal wind/tire noise
  • Softer adaptive suspension (host implies softest setting)
  • Very smooth and precise driving: “glides”
  • Pilot Assist / driver assistance described as so good
  • Host ranks it 1st favorite (377/400)

Cons

  • Interior design/dash styling: host dislikes layout elements (minivan-like look; odd speaker/tweeter presentation)
  • Seats: Volvo seats are softer; host prefers firmer seats

XPeng G9 (fast charging contender but weakest overall)

Pros

  • Faster charging: peaks around 301 kW
  • At its price point: lots of standard equipment, described as cheaper
  • More spacious front cabin and bigger trunk than peers mentioned

Cons

  • Worst range at 120 km/h: 391 km
  • Charging session issue: couldn’t open the charge port directly; had to use infotainment
  • Driving comfort: least favorite
    • seat ergonomics and steering feel heavily criticized
  • Reported as less quiet than Volvo; slightly quieter than BMW/GLC

Comparisons and takeaways emphasized

  • Key tension highlighted by the host:
    • BMW iX3 wins on range efficiency
    • Volvo EX60 wins on overall driving satisfaction (quietness/refinement/ADAS)
  • Charging performance differs:
    • XPeng G9 + Volvo EX60 peak higher
    • BMW iX3 + Mercedes GLC peak closer to ~200 kW in this test setup
  • Spec matters for the GLC: it’s described as “not full experience,” missing items (air suspension/auto steer/rear-wheel steering) compared to another GLC reference.

Overall verdict / recommendation

  • If your #1 priority is real-world highway range at 120 km/h: BMW iX3 is the clear pick (544 km, best efficiency).
  • If your #1 priority is comfort/refinement and driver-assistance for highway cruising: Volvo EX60 is the overall favorite (best subjective score; quietest/smoothest).
  • XPeng G9: good charging and value, but loses on 120 km/h efficiency and on ergonomics/driving feel.
  • Mercedes GLC: strong “balanced” option; host still likes it for travel comfort, but in this test it finishes 2nd for range and doesn’t impress the charging peaks.

Unique points mentioned (deduplicated list)

  • Constant 120 km/h range test on the same route; ABA design; efficient modes
  • Weather: 14–17°C, mostly dry
  • iX3: best range (544 km), lowest consumption (~19.4 kWh/100 km), comfy seats but more road noise
  • iX3 interior: steep infotainment learning curve, ergonomics improve after adjustment
  • iX3 suspension: no adaptive/air; firm/taut, host likes calibration over time
  • GLC: previously described as top in class; great steering feel, comfortable ride; ADAS works flawlessly (from prior testing)
  • GLC spec limitations: no air suspension, no auto steer, no rear-wheel steering, lower-grade interior (missing hyper screen); still “class above” cabin
  • GLC: tire/road noise “disappointing,” possibly similar to iX3
  • Volvo EX60: quietest, most refined/smooth; adaptive dampers, softest setup
  • Volvo EX60: Pilot Assist praised; favorite subjective score 377/400
  • Volvo EX60: interior/design elements disliked; seats too soft for host preference
  • XPeng G9: “wild card,” cheaper/more standard equipment; spacious cabin/trunk
  • G9: charging port access issue (required infotainment)
  • G9 seating position + vague/heavy steering are major negatives
  • Charging peaks: G9 ~301 kW, EX60 ~293–294 kW, GLC ~200 kW, iX3 ~209–210 kW
  • Electroverse app: supports many countries and (per host) can manage multiple cars/chargers concurrently

At-end: different speakers’ views

  • The subtitles mostly reflect one primary narrator/host, with “other drivers” contributing subjective rankings only.
  • Other drivers’ consensus: Volvo = most favorite (377/400), G9 = least (265/400)
  • G9 complaints focus on seats + steering vagueness/weight
  • iX3 and GLC are close for preference.

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