Personally I would go for the GLC purely because the GLC retains so much more value over the BMW X3 (go and look at second hand units now and you will see the huge difference in prices). Considering both are SUV, the Merc feels more luxurious inside over the BMW. but again, that is based on subjective taste as well.
Haha thank you for describing this.
I have exactly same experience as you, the left foot resting area to the centre console not as flat as in other car especially if compared to a bmw. Plus, the box where we rest the left foot, is just carpet, not footrest box as in other brand.
Not only in one model, owned a few merc mostly same story.
Secondly, yes merc seats are quite hard to get comfortable, need to do a lot of adjustments. Maybe just my experience.
Thirdly, I feel most merc throttle pedal position angle is a bit too steep, after long driving right foot will feel sore.
Don’t start with the latest capacitive steering buttons. Only god knows how to operate them.
So getting a new merc from an old merc, I don’t know. But this new car is for my sister, they don’t care as long as it is a mercedes 💆🏻♂️.
Especially the new GLC, it really gives you a good first impression when you first sat inside - seen luxurious and extravagant. So much so that it totally triumphs both X3 and XC60 in this aspect. My BIL ordered the new GLC coupe - because (1) he's a Maseli owner and (2) impressed with the luxurious cabin feel. Don't know about you but I felt that Merc owners don't give two hoots about rival brands especially BMW