The only thing that upsets me is that the lower part of the door panels where the door pockets are is hard plastic. They should at least be a soft squidgy plastic or covered in leather as an option. Also, the boot should have no plastic too it should be fully covered in carpet.
I agree 100%. That lets it down. I don't know for sure if this is true, but I *HEARD* that if you get a full Designo package the plastics on the doors become leather.
Its wonderful to drive been a driver for 8years only owned all 3 models never driven another car if a new driver strait after passing can drive it that just shows how great they are (GL420 THEN GL350 AND THE 400D ) ALL GREAT
@@elmakhloufiyahya9952 I still win cos now my punto is off the road with a 2k repair bill for the engine. I tried to stay positive but all iv realised is that I'm positively fucked!!
Wow i think thats the highest spec in the uk cooling seats in the rear and heated and cooled cup holder in the rear plus the fine leather which i haven’t seen in any uk spec gls except this one.
Very gratefull for your kind, positive feedback means alot.. I recieved some negative comments since doing these videos which I'm happy to take on board as constructive but also very refreshing to receive some kind words! 👍
If you look at it from a technoglogy perspective, this has more gadgets than the Bentayga. Yes, Bentayga may use a higher grade leather and self closing doors, but when it comes to navigation and infotainment, the GLS and GLE are really top notch.
@J Knox Your last comment is completely false. Mercedes-Benz technology is way ahead of Audi. Did you not see the software in Audi products? It is not even close to Mercedes-Benz products. Come back when you've *actually* tried out the MBUX infotainment and navigation on it.
@@officesuperhero9611 I would also argue the ride. The GLE and GLS do not ride as well or as quietly as the Bentayga, in my opinion, but damn do they come close to it.
Annoying with the "new vehicles", especially German. The GLS400 is the "equivalent" of previous 4.0l engines. BMW AND Mercedes are terrible on this.....high number, but get a 4cylinder.....grrrr! Understand the times, but would rather have an n/a engine for longer life and less problems that get very expensive on the turbos. Mr .P
I am in the US. I have the 2020 GLE 450. I got the upgraded leather just like yours. Really nice. The interior of mine looks identical (except some of the rear seat gadgets). Your key fob you said is temperamental. I have that issue (my one complaint). Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Brought it to dealer twice and they are not sure why. Do you have that issue sometimes?
It's a lovely car isn't it! Are you pleased with the overall spec and drive ability of yours? When I spoke to the dealership regarding the boot not opening they could not come up with a justifiable reason for it so I can inky put it down as a fault in the system
@@honesthamish5334 Yes. I do love it. Smoothest engine I have driven. It is awesome. But interestingly, my keyfob works intermittently. Sometimes it is locks/unlocks the car from a distance. Other times, I need to be very close and try several times. Sometimes I get in the car, and it says "Key not detected." So I have to put it in the middle console (even though the key was in my pocket only a couple of inches away. I have taken it to the dealer twice already and they could not find why it does this. I spoke to service manager on the phone and told him. He said bring it in a third time and they are just going to speak with Mercedes headquarters on why this happens. I said the iPhone app works great to open the car. He laughed and said, "ironically, we get many more complaints about the app than the key fob." Does yours have such issues?
@@honesthamish5334 And like you, i also added a number of options to make it even nicer. My MSRP was over $81,000 USD. So, I still love the car, but for the money, everything should work.
I personally think there great as they make maneuvering in and out of the vehicle much easier.. also if you were to be driving someone elderly this would help a great deal! I never found my legs rubbing on them so personally no problem there
This is my second favourite after the Vogue... I know the Vogue has its issues its just my personal preference but the GLS is still an unbelievable piece of kit
Depends on what your after. The Range Rover does have nicer feeling materials but only by a small margin and the Range Rover has more of a waft whereas this feels more planted on the road but still really soft. Technology is way better in the GLS with quicker and less buggy infotainment systems. Build quality is also better inside the gls but some areas do feel cheap like the bottom of the doors (mostly areas you don’t often touch directly) the gls feels more solid overall. Mercedes engines are far more reliable than land rover’s notability the diesels but I drive petrol.
Hi there Philip.. I understand what your saying but over the cars I have reviewed this has been far superior in many ways so I found it very hard to find negatives regarding it.. this is my own opinion and I fully understand not everyone agrees
@@honesthamish5334 at least let me point sth for you. New model is trying to match all recent years trend of European cars making themselves more curved and smaller lower. Thus this makes the new model third row smaller and lower in ceiling than previous model and other big suv. I saw some other reviewers sitting in third row admitting it is for good for long journey there due to too limited space. I love and also bought previous model of gla rear part is more big square and third row is slightly better than this new model. Also more than 50% commenters on TH-cam said the models have better interiors but they still prefer exterior of previous model. Before 2019. And there maybe more. Just examples of reviews. You give all good words of it like a fun instead of a third party reviewer. Frankly speaking. Remember this Ltd suv more for family companies to gle or smaller. No point to make family suv smaller at rear just for exterior curved look. Look at all European cars I last decade the smaller lower more curved for young consumers. I can see Audi suv half toot when standing outside of it. Land Rover Discovery and degrade boxy body style is gone and all curved and compacted exteriors although interest space is still bigger than other brands . X5 was big and then more curved and smaller. And then they bigger bigger one as x7 . What a idea cycle. New Mercedez e class looks like a c class size and shape if look from a distance. It was bigger for business man . Personal view only. At least we can say good and bad things at a same time as real review. th-cam.com/video/d89g7i_mBqo/w-d-xo.html have look this comparison and ppls comments
It’s not a 4 litre it’s a 3 litre despite the confusing name.
I almost fainted when I heard the 4.0D description
The only thing that upsets me is that the lower part of the door panels where the door pockets are is hard plastic. They should at least be a soft squidgy plastic or covered in leather as an option. Also, the boot should have no plastic too it should be fully covered in carpet.
I agree 100%. That lets it down. I don't know for sure if this is true, but I *HEARD* that if you get a full Designo package the plastics on the doors become leather.
The Mercedes GLS 400D is amazing and very luxurious with style and beauty to top quality it's the perfect family vehicle 😎😎
Its wonderful to drive been a driver for 8years only owned all 3 models never driven another car if a new driver strait after passing can drive it that just shows how great they are (GL420 THEN GL350 AND THE 400D ) ALL GREAT
Couldn't agree more!
Stunning car, just amazing. Makes me sad when I look out the window and see my punto...lol.
One day my friend! Stay positive and look forward!
U see punto i see vespa lol
@@elmakhloufiyahya9952 I still win cos now my punto is off the road with a 2k repair bill for the engine. I tried to stay positive but all iv realised is that I'm positively fucked!!
@@deadstreet1675 bruh you’re covered from the wind rain ...
nice review, shame you dont know how big the engine is.
In it its 3L basically
Thank you UNIVERSE FOR MY NEW MERCEDES GLS 400 COLOR WHITE
How nice to cruise and watch the television!
cruise missle almost given its length!
Tv goes of whilst in D gear 🙈
@@monicaabcde3516 that is ideal
Wow i think thats the highest spec in the uk cooling seats in the rear and heated and cooled cup holder in the rear plus the fine leather which i haven’t seen in any uk spec gls except this one.
Nice review, you forgot to show the third row seating headroom etc
Wow! Planning to grab the x7 next month. Your making me second guess alot now!
You wont be disappointed with the GLS it really is a masterpiece!
What did you go for I'm looking at x7, gls and sq7 at moment
Beast mode 🔥🔥🔥
it is huge
Great video, I have only seen one new shape GLS soo far! nice motor, ps new to your channel and loving the content :)
Very gratefull for your kind, positive feedback means alot.. I recieved some negative comments since doing these videos which I'm happy to take on board as constructive but also very refreshing to receive some kind words! 👍
@@honesthamish5334 You are most welcome, keep it up!!
To me this is miles ahead of the Bentayga!
Agreed
If you look at it from a technoglogy perspective, this has more gadgets than the Bentayga. Yes, Bentayga may use a higher grade leather and self closing doors, but when it comes to navigation and infotainment, the GLS and GLE are really top notch.
@J Knox Your last comment is completely false. Mercedes-Benz technology is way ahead of Audi. Did you not see the software in Audi products? It is not even close to Mercedes-Benz products. Come back when you've *actually* tried out the MBUX infotainment and navigation on it.
@@officesuperhero9611 I would also argue the ride. The GLE and GLS do not ride as well or as quietly as the Bentayga, in my opinion, but damn do they come close to it.
Not quite sure on mercedes naming strategy but the 400d is actually a 2.9litre inline 6. Fooled me too.
Beautiful machine
If you're gonna review cars, make sure of your facts i.e it's a 2.9 litre engine, not 4.0 litre.
a great faux pas right there!
Annoying with the "new vehicles", especially German. The GLS400 is the "equivalent" of previous 4.0l engines.
BMW AND Mercedes are terrible on this.....high number, but get a 4cylinder.....grrrr!
Understand the times, but would rather have an n/a engine for longer life and less problems that get very expensive on the turbos.
Mr .P
I am in the US. I have the 2020 GLE 450. I got the upgraded leather just like yours. Really nice. The interior of mine looks identical (except some of the rear seat gadgets). Your key fob you said is temperamental. I have that issue (my one complaint). Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Brought it to dealer twice and they are not sure why. Do you have that issue sometimes?
It's a lovely car isn't it! Are you pleased with the overall spec and drive ability of yours? When I spoke to the dealership regarding the boot not opening they could not come up with a justifiable reason for it so I can inky put it down as a fault in the system
@@honesthamish5334 Yes. I do love it. Smoothest engine I have driven. It is awesome. But interestingly, my keyfob works intermittently. Sometimes it is locks/unlocks the car from a distance. Other times, I need to be very close and try several times. Sometimes I get in the car, and it says "Key not detected." So I have to put it in the middle console (even though the key was in my pocket only a couple of inches away. I have taken it to the dealer twice already and they could not find why it does this. I spoke to service manager on the phone and told him. He said bring it in a third time and they are just going to speak with Mercedes headquarters on why this happens. I said the iPhone app works great to open the car. He laughed and said, "ironically, we get many more complaints about the app than the key fob." Does yours have such issues?
@@honesthamish5334 And like you, i also added a number of options to make it even nicer. My MSRP was over $81,000 USD. So, I still love the car, but for the money, everything should work.
Nice video, gives a good look of the car, a quick question, is this premium plus or premium plus executive?
Thankyou for your kind words! This is the Premium plus Executive model with rear seat entertainment 👍
I would say premium plus executive
Very much like your video style.
what is the max towing?
Glad you liked the video! The Max towing capacity is 3500kg
How useful are the running boards and do you get mucked up stepping out with the backs of your legs or are they just out the way
I personally think there great as they make maneuvering in and out of the vehicle much easier.. also if you were to be driving someone elderly this would help a great deal! I never found my legs rubbing on them so personally no problem there
What camera did you use to record this video?
Hi Endorion, I recorded this on my Samsung S8 with a Hohem Stabilizer.. a very cheap setup 👍
@@honesthamish5334 Great quality video. Thanks!
2.9l diesel, not 4 litre
I like this way better than the G wagen
This is my second favourite after the Vogue... I know the Vogue has its issues its just my personal preference but the GLS is still an unbelievable piece of kit
@@honesthamish5334 I like the Rande Rover more too
Nice car
Better than Range Rover but i don’t know why people prefer Range Rover..
Range Rover are fantastic to drive off road and for many country customers it is a great vehicle to have.
Can you do a video of the new facelifted Audi Q7
I will try my best buddy we'll wait and see
@@honesthamish5334 OK thanks
I cant believe how big this is, must be like driving a tank 😂
It doesn't feel as big as it is when driving!
It is smaller than previous model
Ive driven this model, the steering is very light, you can drive this car withtwo fingers, no joke.
I am getting one we have payed now we wait oneweek
You will love it! Amazing design 🔥
Four liter ??? Is 2.9
In the haste to record the video I may have got the wrong engine size 😬
Why have you stopped posting
There will be content coming next month! Apologies for the wait!
What do you do for a living ?
I make horrendous reviews which many people take pleasure in telling me so!
@@honesthamish5334 haha 😂
Is it better than a range rover vogue?
Depends on what your after. The Range Rover does have nicer feeling materials but only by a small margin and the Range Rover has more of a waft whereas this feels more planted on the road but still really soft. Technology is way better in the GLS with quicker and less buggy infotainment systems. Build quality is also better inside the gls but some areas do feel cheap like the bottom of the doors (mostly areas you don’t often touch directly) the gls feels more solid overall. Mercedes engines are far more reliable than land rover’s notability the diesels but I drive petrol.
This car actually uses 2.9 Litre.
Honestly? All are good words. You could have more unbiased words
Hi there Philip.. I understand what your saying but over the cars I have reviewed this has been far superior in many ways so I found it very hard to find negatives regarding it.. this is my own opinion and I fully understand not everyone agrees
@@honesthamish5334 at least let me point sth for you. New model is trying to match all recent years trend of European cars making themselves more curved and smaller lower. Thus this makes the new model third row smaller and lower in ceiling than previous model and other big suv. I saw some other reviewers sitting in third row admitting it is for good for long journey there due to too limited space. I love and also bought previous model of gla rear part is more big square and third row is slightly better than this new model. Also more than 50% commenters on TH-cam said the models have better interiors but they still prefer exterior of previous model. Before 2019. And there maybe more. Just examples of reviews. You give all good words of it like a fun instead of a third party reviewer. Frankly speaking. Remember this Ltd suv more for family companies to gle or smaller. No point to make family suv smaller at rear just for exterior curved look. Look at all European cars I last decade the smaller lower more curved for young consumers. I can see Audi suv half toot when standing outside of it. Land Rover Discovery and degrade boxy body style is gone and all curved and compacted exteriors although interest space is still bigger than other brands . X5 was big and then more curved and smaller. And then they bigger bigger one as x7 . What a idea cycle. New Mercedez e class looks like a c class size and shape if look from a distance. It was bigger for business man . Personal view only. At least we can say good and bad things at a same time as real review. th-cam.com/video/d89g7i_mBqo/w-d-xo.html have look this comparison and ppls comments
@@honesthamish5334 th-cam.com/video/d89g7i_mBqo/w-d-xo.html have look this comparison and pls comments there
Lol