BMW X1 vs Mercedes GLA vs Audi Q3 2017 SUV review | Mat Watson Reviews
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7 жыл бұрынThe compact or small SUV market has rapidly grown over the years as manufactures have produced more practical crossovers ideal for families. I put three of the best head to head in this group test; the brand new Mercedes GLA, based upon the previous A-Class, the luxurious and sport BMW X1 which sports a similar interior to the 2 Series Active Tourer, and finally, the Audi Q3 which received a facelift to keep up to date with SUV rivals. So, which compact SUV will win in this all German affair? Which is the best value for money, and which SUV offers the most amount of space? Find out which car I declare the winner in this 4k in-depth group review!
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@irishriley564 6 жыл бұрын
Audi q3 vs. BMW X1 vs mb gla
@aniruddhamandal7253 6 жыл бұрын
carwow please tell me how to buy your cardigan??
@josieosborne 6 жыл бұрын
Celine tam
@josieosborne 6 жыл бұрын
Celine Tam
@trevornkuna9906 6 жыл бұрын
carwow #Awesome presenter
@BENTWOONEZERO 7 жыл бұрын
BMW won wow.
@brixn.m 7 жыл бұрын
BEN TWOONEZERO 😂😂😂
@bijumj2482 7 жыл бұрын
vs vw and infinity ofc the only premium car should win
@watchfreeshits 7 жыл бұрын
Biju Mj following your logic the x1 should be a mini........
@christianurban 7 жыл бұрын
You know that the Infiniti is based on the Merc not the other way round? ;-)
@sheldonlindsaytt 7 жыл бұрын
BEN TWOONEZERO Totally Agree!!
@thiccboi1726 7 жыл бұрын
They really improved the x1 from the previous generation
@nurbsenvi 7 жыл бұрын
Kushal Betgov improvement is an understatement
@darinikolova4557 6 жыл бұрын
Kushal Betgov They had to put the Mercedes GLC It's just smaller
@kurtmuroki8763 5 жыл бұрын
Nope. Front wheel drive based, less fun to drive, and it’s as boring as a dead ferret. Now they pipe fake sound through the speakers. Used to be 4 years of free maintenance, now 3 years. Have you tried both?
@d1agram4 5 жыл бұрын
Kurt Muroki I’m very happy with my 2017 x1. It is a blast to drive. With a crossover, I was looking for extra storage space and having a fwd for more space is ok with me. It’s a sporty family car and I’m fine with that.
@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301 5 жыл бұрын
But the previous generation was a RWD!
@wiktorkawala6298 7 жыл бұрын
X1 clear winner aha
@MrGuyOhh 7 жыл бұрын
BMW X1 is literally better in every category! Landslide win!
@longtailgt 7 жыл бұрын
Even though I don't particularly like its looks, I would choose the X1. Its the best car here for sure and I like how it looks like an SUV, unlike the other two which are just jacked up hatchbacks. Its also the most practical and spacious (two things that are important to me).
@PhilW08 5 жыл бұрын
Think the BMW X1 actually looks the best as well in my opinion.
@YukarSerar 5 ай бұрын
yea i think it is. but other car has star: it's mercedes
@emrefifty5281 7 жыл бұрын
Im a huge Mercedes Fan but i think the X1 looks the best
@benjaminj.carrick9987 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought one! #bmw4life
@sauliusmangruda62 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but BMW is more expensive. Bmw x1 is actually better but it is more expensive
@azadr9231 7 жыл бұрын
The comparison review I had been dreaming of. Thank you!
@terencejong2409 7 жыл бұрын
Even if the GLA didn't win, I'm still in love with it ! Definitely looks more "Posh" than the other 2.
@niccolomachiavelli8763 2 жыл бұрын
@@AjesJohn-it7nf noone cares. i own a 2015 one and its excellent.
@hassymiia6267 2 жыл бұрын
Gla looks posh no doubt so it's fine for those with small fam of 3 or 4, or just couples. If looks matter to you. But BMW X1 just has everything and practical and family allrounder! Space is needed than BMW X1!
@ironsoul2633 2 жыл бұрын
@@AjesJohn-it7nf trash really? 😂
@Johnny24rs 2 жыл бұрын
@Niccolò Machiavelli I also had a 2015 GLA with 2.1 diesel and I was dissapointed by the noisy engine, I couldn't stand it, also the technology is kinda old, parking sensors, infotainment. I sold it after 1 month
@Johnny24rs 2 жыл бұрын
@Ajes John I was dissapointed to be honest, I expected more from the GLA, but the engine was so noisy, the technology outdated, I mean for the parking sensors there were indicators like the aftermarket ones, stuck on the dashboard and you couldn't see it.due to the infotaiment screen.
@jacobverschaeve4344 7 жыл бұрын
When you say the fuel consumption, you should show us how many litres this is. Especially for the european viewers.. 😁
@rob11s 7 жыл бұрын
There are many converters online that will tell you the litres/100km figures once you put in the British MPG figures, and after a few times of doing this, you will learn to just approximately convert the figures for yourself once you hear 'MPG' being said in these videos.
@berendsen817 7 жыл бұрын
also many other reviews whats your point, you want all the info in the video not do extensive bullshit
@rob11s 7 жыл бұрын
Is that a reply to my or Jacob's comment?
@Floridos 7 жыл бұрын
Jacob Verschaeve He is right. You don't need to say it, but in the editing of the video there should be for 2-3 seconds what that is for l/100km. That would really finish it off like the red cherry on top of the cake. 😃👍🏼
@shakir4969 7 жыл бұрын
the thing is he needs to give info.
@kiandazizi 4 жыл бұрын
i have a gla 250 and i love it so much
@rocketman4315 7 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the X1 also by far looks the best!
@noflyzonnn 7 жыл бұрын
Andreas 100% I agree with you.
@roastbeef7576 6 жыл бұрын
Andreas yeah
@Sinr0ne 7 жыл бұрын
GLA Is really cramped from inside.. But i like driving it (220d), design is nice and tech is alright. You just dont expect the tiny space inside when you look at it from outside.
@danieljiang6360 7 жыл бұрын
Do a video of a BMW X3 v.s Audi Q5 v.s Mercedes-Benz's GLC
@joseeduardoguzmancrespo3499 4 жыл бұрын
It's time to do it again with the newer versions!!!
@aafarup 6 жыл бұрын
Mate this review of your made not only me buy a X1 but two of my friends bought also :) cheers
@wonderram234 4 жыл бұрын
GLA 100%. From the alloys to the body the car looks balanced and interior is beautiful. The BMW X1 looks like a body builder who doesn't train their legs and the Q3 reminds me of a beetle.
@FiredEmpire 7 жыл бұрын
BMW X1 and Lexus NX are my favorite in this segment
@dgchvz 7 жыл бұрын
That X1 is amazing! BMW overall is ahead of its competitors on style and tech.
@springbok4015 5 жыл бұрын
djChives95 ‘style’ is subjective. I’m not a fan of the overly aggressive look on BMW
@Draax1 Жыл бұрын
@@springbok4015 it looks good what more can you ask? should it look horrible?
@metallicamacedonia 7 жыл бұрын
The x1 is great with the expensive options but without them it looks cheap compared to the GLA.
@abdelmadjidbenhamidouche3909 7 жыл бұрын
I love Mercedes but in this test BMW X1 is better than the Mercedes GLA
@TheAdham97 7 жыл бұрын
Benhamidouche Madjid yes the gla is shit
@hasanal-habbobi4018 7 жыл бұрын
Adham Ayman its not shit its just not as good
@MohamedOsama-zf6vw 7 жыл бұрын
yes mercedes needs some work on its SUVs and make them good as its sedans
@ahmedamjad4658 7 жыл бұрын
+Mohamed Osama even their sedans sucks i have proven to u
@abdelmadjidbenhamidouche3909 7 жыл бұрын
+ahmed amjad their saloon cars are the best they just need to emprove their SUVs
@dj-cronos281 5 жыл бұрын
When you talked about the gla about the light you used for the interior you said "let's see that" and right after that an ad plays. I've never seen such a great placement for an ad 😂
@yudhabagaskara98 7 жыл бұрын
q3 is oldest and outclassed by q2
@Memories-_ 7 жыл бұрын
Yudha Bagaskara hahahaha q2 are u serious? The Q2 is hideous
@longtailgt 7 жыл бұрын
Actually, no. The Q2 looks good. The Q3 is hideous.
@Basnandez 7 жыл бұрын
Yudha Bagaskara the rear on the q2 is ugly as fuck... makes me think of vw polo
@seankurth4371 7 жыл бұрын
On the outside? Yes. On the inside? No. If Audi even remotely knows what they're doing, which I assume they do, I would expect an update to the Q3 at the 2018 Detroit auto show at the very latest. Having a more expensive model that's not as nice as the cheaper one isn't a situation that can be allowed to go on for long, that's basically exactly how Ford killed Lincoln's prestige 30 years ago.
@sic22l 7 жыл бұрын
Q2 is too tight and even uglier.
@anahioara113 4 жыл бұрын
This video is very helpful! I was actually debating between x1 and gla and now I know which car I want !
@lebronoel 6 ай бұрын
Performing surgery with an oven glove 😂. My favorite punchline
@greatindianbull 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome and practical review. Keep up the good work.
@giochinina100 7 жыл бұрын
Bmw X1 is clear winner for sure
@Andrej1312 7 жыл бұрын
Gio True but WHY DOESNT HE HAVE A SINGLE USB PORT 😢
@TheKratoKiller 6 жыл бұрын
It does under the arm rest im pretty sure
@almeladze 6 жыл бұрын
BMW is ugly from the front and side
@nonamethatsall2905 6 жыл бұрын
Alexander Meladze and your face too
@nonamethatsall2905 6 жыл бұрын
Baby started to cry...
@jazzbeau507 6 жыл бұрын
I've not driven any of them, though I like the looks of the Mercedes.
@sultanaljedda3688 5 жыл бұрын
These three German cars a really nice. All of them, but I liked the BMW the most.
@bobjeff7827 5 жыл бұрын
The Audi looks really nice , the interior of the Mercedes is really good looking and the BMW is extremely practical sooooooooooooo I dunno
@ivanmartinsk 7 жыл бұрын
The BMW its just sexy, love the desing lenguaje of BMW
@alfa_romeo0701 4 жыл бұрын
Quick, sharp n decisive review. Well done !
@Pizzastan 7 жыл бұрын
Sick video as always 👍🏼
@denniswanjukimuthui5810 7 жыл бұрын
@Matt....you really know how to review a car with the least amount of time...keep it up...I have never missed any of your videos... keep it up..... and how about you do a review of the Aston Martin Vanquish and a Ferrari TDF...
@UndrwearBomber 5 жыл бұрын
I'd have to agree with you. I love my X1
@jeetdeshmukh 7 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Mat! Something I look forward to seeing before any of my car choices. Keep up the great work!
@royalsfan7 7 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Could you do something similar comparing the Q5 / X3 / GLC?
@tigersoup 6 жыл бұрын
X1 is very good entry level SUV... very practical from BMW as expected.. .good interiors and cargo space!
@KgLim3691 6 жыл бұрын
ok convinced, done, bought me an X1. Thx Matt, Great video & review. Exactly my opinion as well. Well done BMW.
@MBisFrenchy 6 жыл бұрын
Of the three I would take the X1 at least till the Q3 gets a serious update. Been in a GLA as a passenger wasn't impressed. Though next segment up I enjoyed the GLC over the old X3 and Q5.
@MrHOREEE 7 жыл бұрын
X1 of course the best
@SpeedragTech 7 жыл бұрын
Audi is oldest and still doing well, specially with GLA which is younger. The X1 is winner there for sure, they done great job.
@carlosvales8697 7 жыл бұрын
If this review was last year i was amazed. So this was done 2 months ago where there is a new GLA and comes with off road suspension by default in UK (30 mm higher than normal). You used an AMG Line (the stiffer and 45 mm lower than off road GLA). What would you expect? Please review again with GLA 2017 and off road suspension.
@almeladze 6 жыл бұрын
Matt, speaking of high quality interior materials which nudged you to give the X1 number one spot in the comparative review, how much do you have to pay for leather seats in the Bimmer? In Q3 they come as standard :)
@mettihaziri7413 7 жыл бұрын
BMW X1 The Best !
@klackon1 7 жыл бұрын
Great review, Mat.
@meatnoon 9 ай бұрын
Ive just bought an x1 today,18 plate,low milage,£17000 for the 25d auto
@geraldg6542 5 жыл бұрын
Great comparison review format. This hits all the important points that buyers want to know about. Two thumbs up!
@nastyscorp 7 жыл бұрын
This is very easy. BMW
@TeoZMuff313 7 жыл бұрын
nakul singh opinion
@TeoZMuff313 7 жыл бұрын
stretch90 that's your opinion 😂
@stretch90 7 жыл бұрын
Well the things I mentioned aren't subjective, so it's not really an opinion.
@andrewmorton6655 7 жыл бұрын
Personally I think Audi Q3 beats the GLA overall but its down to personal preference tbh
@markmonzo4262 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough. You really helped me with my decision.
@beckygair2272 3 жыл бұрын
Love that colour of the X1
@rikinpatel3927 6 жыл бұрын
I would like to know about X1 Petrol version...how many star you recommend out of 5 to buy as i like silent engine on road ? is there any engine noise difference petrol v/s diesel ?
@authenticmax6350 7 жыл бұрын
Love that basket.
@Undisputed_King 8 ай бұрын
I miss these style car reviews
@metalaras999 4 жыл бұрын
In 2020 GLA will have the best interior than any other car
@stevecraig6076 4 жыл бұрын
1:39 - my 2007 Toyota Rav4 had the same seat feature. It was a major selling point. 3:13 - also a feature of the '07 Rav4. Should be normal.
@insomnia20422 4 жыл бұрын
That X1 series looks stunning. I really dont like the current one though...
@chelseafc8126 7 жыл бұрын
X1 was the best at everything, by far, I'm really impressed by BMW... If the X1 had a slightly more powerful engine it would easily go up against the GLC and Q5
@benpascall4297 7 жыл бұрын
ChelseaFC !!! There's 3 engines... the one here is the highest horsepower diesel with a 0-60 of 6.6 seconds which is faster than the majority of Q5 and GLC diesels. Check your facts
@nipshardaf 7 жыл бұрын
They are all about the same to me. I like the air vent of the GLA. which one last longer and uses less gas?
@asdfyxcv1100 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good review, ticks all the boxes. Thanks.
@whauto9115 6 жыл бұрын
love that merc basket
@TheMspriya89 7 жыл бұрын
u did great job mat ..!!
@manij1913 4 жыл бұрын
I love my x1 honestly . Was looking at a gla as well but the points made in this video ended up being what helped me make my choice
@irrayplaceable1858 2 жыл бұрын
how has it been? im looking at buying a used x1, any issues?
@manij1913 2 жыл бұрын
@@irrayplaceable1858 no I honestly love it . So far I’ve only been to the shop for oil changes for the most part(once a year or every 10k miles ) . I Replaced breaks once and tires twice within a 2 year span . Great on gas .
@kishenparekh9416 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate I was thinking of buying an X1. Have you had any issues with it, and how does it feel to drive?
@SeoulToSeattle 5 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna get the X1 2018-2019 , and not very good in dealing with car dealers as they see me as some easy target (due to looking young). Wondering what price i should settle for in usa? I really like this review as helped me made up my mind. I'm guessing total including tax etc.. Is truevalue site pretty accurate to go by?
@mariobanovic8378 7 жыл бұрын
bmw the best
@bmw4ever725 7 жыл бұрын
Mario Banović nah
@TeoZMuff313 7 жыл бұрын
Mario Banović opinion
@mrk-vn9qu 7 жыл бұрын
Robitussin Ethanol opinion that the x1 has more space and the higher quality?
@scxrlethouse 6 жыл бұрын
autistpain Higher quality is an opinion.
@salliebazzar2663 6 жыл бұрын
Mario Banović k
@sagcrossroad 7 жыл бұрын
Recon X1 gonna win before finish watching the video
@mttobx 7 жыл бұрын
great review, helps me allot to choose
@youtubehero3409 6 жыл бұрын
BMW looks better and is practical then the others
@danielbyrne56 7 жыл бұрын
Test drove all three bought x1 x drive x_line model 2.0d have had it five months love it
@kiritchandran6099 7 жыл бұрын
Matt, I really like your channel and have been following it for a while, it would be nice if you could give us the list price of the vehicle as tested not the base.
@behappylikeiam9421 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for cool video. Helped a lot to pick new ....BMW X1! :)
@waqasbaba Жыл бұрын
Amazing... thx for good work
@cosmicsurfer5911 7 жыл бұрын
X1 2.0D is a masterpiece.
@user-ts7nh5dg2s Жыл бұрын
I choosed bmw x1 coz the distinctive style and handling and looks like a truly suv of all the europian suv vehicles .Here in japan we got the exclusive 1500 cc. with twin turbo engine 18 xi line and have a 140 ps.My parents both this car, and used it everyday.No some issues nor vehicle problems or whatever.It consumes for about 11.4 km.per liter.They changes the tire with RFT Bridgestone Turanza to Bridgestone Alenza .And what an amazing changes happened, a truly road soft handling and quite tire sound which is the BMW1 real gives the comfort ,the instability and very good road handling performance.
@ayanrai9916 7 жыл бұрын
i love your reviews
@pavethaway3076 3 жыл бұрын
X1 and the Audi are my favorites ones !
@paulschafer9833 7 жыл бұрын
Do the same video with the Q5 X3 and Glc
@nurbsenvi 7 жыл бұрын
Paul Schäfer GLC Q5 X3 in that order
@armydogslayer2278 5 жыл бұрын
The winner here is the German car
@tharan8069 5 жыл бұрын
Everything is German *LOL*
@veronicaoliveiro6367 4 жыл бұрын
Brings out the Bugatti veyron
@Ford-Explorer606 4 жыл бұрын
Lol all are sexy looking high performing german reliable vechiles
@awaisshah 7 жыл бұрын
Wow your channel is better than top gear, best channel I found in 2017 , great work
@golfbuddy1969 7 жыл бұрын
Seeing all these SUVs on the road, the BMW just looks the best, imo.
@MrWestcliffe 6 жыл бұрын
Are you planning to compare the new BMW X3, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC? And have you been doing some other videos on your own XC60 lately? I'm expected more videos as you have stated in your previous reviews! Thanks
@khabib9926 7 жыл бұрын
No drag race?!?!?!? Come on Matt!!!
@quarantinejet2312 5 жыл бұрын
They aren't sporty cars.
@PietroGuzzetti 7 жыл бұрын
Matt i like to know: X1 or Active Tourer? Which one would you choose? Why? Hope you'll reply. :)
@carwow 7 жыл бұрын
+Pietro Guzzetti X1
@evol3952 7 жыл бұрын
carwow Mercedes Legend 1.... fuck bmw ;)
@Curryolla 7 жыл бұрын
Once again, great comparison Matt! I completely agree... the BMW is my go to choice!
@mesuttasdemir4618 7 жыл бұрын
please please , Vw Golf vs Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus! Do it please
@IceFish. 7 жыл бұрын
i went for q3 and its amazing
@janetstokes7396 7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting as these are the three I will choose from next time I change my car. x
@amg5449 7 жыл бұрын
GLA250 4matic
@markuslc1888 7 жыл бұрын
the gla is no real SUV its an a class with offroad package, the x1 is a brilliant car, but i would recommend xdrive, cause no one should drive a bmw with FWD.
@benpascall4297 7 жыл бұрын
Markus LC the Xdrive on the X1 is different - it's an intelligent 4wd system that only activates when the car senses it needs all 4 wheels to engage. 99% of the time it's still 2wd so you would feel be it hard to tell the difference other than the Xdrive version being heavier
@markuslc1888 7 жыл бұрын
Ben Pascall not entirely true, i drove both version and there is a difference you can feel very clearly! especially when you display the xdrive system on the boardcomputer you will see, that you are driving at least 80% not in fwd, in addition you have considerably less understeering while driving sporty.
@SG-sc9vc 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mat, I'm looking at getting a new car. Which would you recommend out of the A3 vs 1 series? Thanks
@JuanitoRottenFtw 7 жыл бұрын
Simple Student Living rwd small car vs golf
@SG-sc9vc 7 жыл бұрын
JuanitoRottenFtw what?
@JuanitoRottenFtw 7 жыл бұрын
Simple Student Living 1 series=only rwd hatchback vs a3=vw golf If someone chooses the a3 is because they don't know better or only care about looks
@dhui777 6 жыл бұрын
X1 is the most practical of these. It feels quite roomy inside for such a compact suv.
@joshkroenke7693 5 жыл бұрын
BMW X-1 indeed a worthy choice out of the three. The Audi Q3 interior looks so dated, and the exterior looks more bland than my nan’s knitting!
@aryavrata4542 Жыл бұрын
The video helped me in getting 2018 X1 Diesal
@AnkitSharma-pi3dz 5 жыл бұрын
Entertaining video Gud 👍👍
@9zivota9zivota31 3 жыл бұрын
Im so happy that bmw won this test Matt you are the best car rewiever. After you is Juraj Sebalj the Croatian guy.
@bimosalexandres 7 жыл бұрын
GLC vs X3 = GLC, GLA vs X1 = X1 for sure
@roastbeef7576 6 жыл бұрын
bimosalexandres I prefer x3
@GM-uv9xv 6 жыл бұрын
Bmw then it is. I found this video very helpful. Thanks alot👌👍
@azerkdd 7 жыл бұрын
Are those tail lights on q3 legal in US? They disappear when trunk is open.
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