500-mile Range Test: BMW IX3 Vs Mercedes CLA

Can the latest electric cars actually make it from England to the Scottish Highlands on one charge? We took the BMW iX3 and the Mercedes CLA on an epic 500-mile road trip to find out if range anxiety is officially dead. Along the way, we put their eco-driving modes to the test, battled terrible British weather, tested their infotainment systems, and even challenged the Alex and Rory's sharpness with a few tests in different modes of transport 👀 Will either EV actually hit its official mileage claim? Or will we end up stranded on 0% battery on a dark Scottish roadside? Watch to find out! Want to know more? Read what our experts have to say here 👉https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/bmw/ix3 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/mercedes/cla Looking for a new car? It’s time for Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_organic_brandplatform&utm_content=its_time_for Watch expert car reviews and recommendations on our official YouTube channel to help make finding your next car easier than ever. Check back for the latest new car reviews, plus: ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Autotrader UK ➡️ http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications 🔔 Chapters 📖 00:00 - EV range showdown: Northampton to Scottish Highlands 01:40 - Official range vs reality 04:55 - Hovercraft time trial challenge 09:47 - EV comparison: Pricing, battery tech, and efficiency 13:18 - Infotainment ease test: Mercedes vs BMW screen race 17:49 - Auto-park time challenge 24:12 - cabin sound test 26:52 - Critical battery drop: Reaching the 10% threshold 28:48 - Emergency stop 30:18 - Pushing the limit 32:21 - Final verdict and road trip highlights