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Brother has a Y with all the bells. Cousins on his second 3. have a few friends with S's and a X. Hit or miss with their real world reviews.
I'm definitely going to rent or test drive borrow a few before getting something. I'd be all over a Rivian if they weren't so damn 'spensive'.
Not sure what folks think of this (Also too new for credible reviews)... https://www.scoutmotors.com/traveler
I'm sure that's gonna be more money than a Rivian too.
I'm definitely going to rent or test drive borrow a few before getting something. I'd be all over a Rivian if they weren't so damn 'spensive'.
Not sure what folks think of this (Also too new for credible reviews)... https://www.scoutmotors.com/traveler
I'm sure that's gonna be more money than a Rivian too.
There is a Scout commercial that I've seen a few times. Looks really cool. I believe the brand was acquired by VW
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Almost 2 mos with my wife's 2026 GLC350e and still with 1/4 tank left (1,217 miles on odo)
Over 60 miles on pure electric.
She has also taken 2 trips to South Jersey.
Over 60 miles on pure electric.
She has also taken 2 trips to South Jersey.
Last edited by MDlexus; Nov 5, 2025 at 07:54 AM.
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I was saying earlier that the gas station argument presented earlier doesn't really work, I know people with hybrids who fill up every couple of weeks. The advantages of home charging are it's cheaper, and more convenient, but not having to fill up constantly is also convenient
a model y awd premium starts at $48,990
so that's $12.5k difference.
and y includes all these things that are extra on mb (bringing it to over $64k)
phev certainly gives long range and in the glc case enough battery for local errands/commute for most people.
but you pay for it.
Last edited by bitkahuna; Nov 5, 2025 at 07:50 AM.
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Wife wanted to get back in a Benz. It was 70+ K . I wanted full electric, but she wanted no part. I'm very happy I got her in a PHEV. Tesla is a great car, but absolutely no interest in it, no matter the price.
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Comparing the GLC with a Model Y doesn't make any sense, GLC is a higher end vehicle. Compare a Model Y to something like a Rav 4 Prime sure.
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Well sure but the Tesla Model Y vs say a GLC isn't so much about one SUV vs another and more about where you place most emphasis on the EV vs ICE spectrum.
Sure, the GLC is a bit more premium and has a good range, but compared to the Model Y it falls short on tech, future proofing, NVH, performance and electric only range by about 80%.
And let's not forget the sleight of hand. You're not getting 1217 miles out of a tank on the GLC without a lot of short electric-only miles and a lot of EV battery charging and top ups as you rack up those 1217 miles. So that shifts the goalposts as you're not comparing range in the same way. 1217 miles in a Tesla Model Y requires four charges while you sleep, or a few odd extra shorter charges here and there.
Sure, the GLC is a bit more premium and has a good range, but compared to the Model Y it falls short on tech, future proofing, NVH, performance and electric only range by about 80%.
And let's not forget the sleight of hand. You're not getting 1217 miles out of a tank on the GLC without a lot of short electric-only miles and a lot of EV battery charging and top ups as you rack up those 1217 miles. So that shifts the goalposts as you're not comparing range in the same way. 1217 miles in a Tesla Model Y requires four charges while you sleep, or a few odd extra shorter charges here and there.
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Well sure but the Tesla Model Y vs say a GLC isn't so much about one SUV vs another and more about where you place most emphasis on the EV vs ICE spectrum.
Sure, the GLC is a bit more premium and has a good range, but compared to the Model Y it falls short on tech, future proofing, NVH, performance and electric only range by about 80%.
And let's not forget the sleight of hand. You're not getting 1217 miles out of a tank on the GLC without a lot of short electric-only miles and a lot of EV battery charging and top ups as you rack up those 1217 miles. So that shifts the goalposts as you're not comparing range in the same way. 1217 miles in a Tesla Model Y requires four charges while you sleep, or a few odd extra shorter charges here and there.
Sure, the GLC is a bit more premium and has a good range, but compared to the Model Y it falls short on tech, future proofing, NVH, performance and electric only range by about 80%.
And let's not forget the sleight of hand. You're not getting 1217 miles out of a tank on the GLC without a lot of short electric-only miles and a lot of EV battery charging and top ups as you rack up those 1217 miles. So that shifts the goalposts as you're not comparing range in the same way. 1217 miles in a Tesla Model Y requires four charges while you sleep, or a few odd extra shorter charges here and there.
For me, if the car needs to be plugged in its going to be plugged in every night whether it "needs" to be or not. So the GLC has a fresh 60 miles of range every morning, just as our Pacifica PHEV does. All the driving for the day is done in full EV, so for all intents and purposes its the same prospect you just have less full EV performance and less overall range. I hardly ever drive more than 50 miles in a day, so EV or PHEV all my driving is going to be on battery power and the ICE is only going to be used for trips, Thats what makes a vehicle like that so compelling IMO because you get the convenience and experience of an EV around town without the travel downsides. No battery top ups as when the battery is exhausted you just run on gas, but MB PHEVs can be DC fast charged which is pretty cool.
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Same here 👍Need to empty the bladder and stretch my legs makes these stop happen regardless of what I'm driving
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The GLC is arguably a bit nicer than the Juniper Y but it isn't 15K nicer. It's the SUV that Mercedes views as the SUV offering in the C Class so it's absolutely comparable to the Model Y IMO, just as the C and 3 Series sedans are in the same broad class as the Model 3. And 60kW charging means you're taking the same or longer to put 45 EV miles into the GLC as it takes to put around 230 miles into the 250kW capable Tesla (with 10% to 80% in both taking ~30 minutes or so).
