As someone who drives the 2019 BMW X3 and previously owned the 2014 X5 AND likes the new 2019 X5, I am very impressed with this GLE. What stands out is the second row space. Finally! Forget the third row, make that second row spacious! Also, the GLE has more tech than the new X5 which is crazy.
Fantastic review, thank you. I'm considering the GLE350 and one of the big selling points is the MBUX system and I've been looking for some in-depth reviews of it. This is the best one I've found. Thanks again!
Nice car... is it a direct competitor to the BMW X5 and Audi Q7? Not a fan of the tail lights... looks so small and weak. The front is very nice though.
Well they needed a redesign and I think this looks sleek and classy, future AMG models may be breathtaking. And if you mistaken this for a Korean SUV then I think you seriously need get your eyes checked.
I’m sold just take my money!! And hey to people who are talking craps about luxury vehicles aren’t reliable just because you can’t afford it! Jealousy all over much!
Don't be stupid and prideful. Many luxury vehicles aren't as reliable as they should be. After spending 78 thousand on a car and spending more on repairs will cause one to question things. Simple as that. All people should consider things before before spending money.
@@tineshganesan2369 I respectfully disagree. People like to hold on to there money and not have unnecessary expenditures. In that case, just buy a new car every other year. I think not. If one makes a modest 370 thousand a year, that's not rich. If you're sitting on top of 16 million, it can go down fast if not careful. If that's your income and you're sitting on a few million, it still pays to be wise and live a modest lifestyle. People go broke being foolish. Personally, I feel these cars are getting out of hand. When the world economy bust, luxury cars will mean nothing.
@The One, don’t keep having mindset back in years ago. Try to own a recent model and come back and tell us about it. I do own regular cars myself but once you try a luxury kind you are definitely going to feel the difference. If you can afford one why not enjoy it? Sometime life is too short to worry all this and that, trust me on that one!
Anyone else love the wheels on this tester? They look good but more importantly, look at all those rubber! Imagine the added comfort those things give. Thumbs up from a BMW guy on the whole package
Having owned five Mercedes-Benz cars, I can personally testify that they were fine until the warranty ran out and then they started having very expensive repairs
All I keep thinking of in this car is... Picture you driving along... you stop at the traffic lights. ... Ever watch The Simpsons?? ... someone like Snake (the robber) opening up your door, and uses a hammer to smash the glass for your screens. Then you can't drive the car because the glass is smashed for your screens. Bye !
Ever since I first saw this car, it's become my new dreamcar! Unfortunately I probably will never be able to afford one. But thank you for the great video!👍
@@JimboJones99 tell it to great Britain and America who rob that continent of their resources and keep internal problems going on while they rob Africa blind. It's not our fault. You work hard. Get what you want.
Ye, Americans always do that. I think they mention the first full year of production. This new GLE will first be delivered somewhere Q1 2019 (German dealerships get first cars in February) so it already misses January so 2019 is not the full year for the car.
The Truth maybe around 2001-04 average reliability. From 2005 they started putting more high tech stuff that wore out quicker than most and had lil failures way to offer that kept it in shop for months.
Hey Brian. Great video. Nice upgrades all around. The tech is loaded in this car "Hey Mercedes" Hope that the other Mercs go the way of the non floating tablet. Screens look much much better. That reality Nav is sic!! Luv the individual pumps for off roading. Active E Suspension. Door opening system-great idea!! Hope you feel better soon. Cheers from Vancouver, Canada!!
I am forced to buy cheap crappy vehicles because I live in a certain part of Washington state in between Bellvue and Lynnwood. In this specific area we are highly taxed on the value of our vehicles in order to renew our registration. Newer more expensive vehicle, your tabs will cost you up to 2k annually. In order to pay like 200 or less for a registration sticker the vehicle needs to be under 10 K.
Acuravigor47 That’s the most STUPID and UNFAIR Law !! 😠 I had a girlfriend who lives in Rhode Island and they have a similar law so She registered her brand new car in Miami. Thank God In NY we don’t have that problem !! Try to get a family member who live in another state and register the car there.
It's worse in Greece, I have to pay 660 euros (750$) for a registration sticker for my 20 year old bmw !! while the basic salary here is only 500 euros, gas is insanely expensive and unemployment is sky high!
Really ? the price for a Ford Mustang in my country is $ 100,000! And yeah the base version....not the GT350 Import duty taxes you know! Then add Registration taxes and the Mustang GT costs the same as a 120K car
Not to take away from an excellent video, but please listen beginning at 1:00, 105 mm longer, wider, and a little bit shorter. You don't say the height is shorter, but now I understand you clearly mean that dimension. Scuse me.
It is different feeling when you drive an s class and that tristar is on the front of your hood... it is a big shame to buy merc with out having that feeling even if it is s coupe you will miss it
@@mbmpablo3631 I choose the colors the interior and all the extras. I have enough money for this, I dont want to buy a used one. If you can afford it is a good thing too.
Way too much tech for me. I just want to get in a car and drive. With this new GLE one needs to read the owners manual first, assuming there is a owners manual 😁
A product concierge at the dealership would teach you everything when buying or schedule a 2nd delivery to help you understand how everything works. Either come back to the dealership or they drive to your home to teach it. It is so much simpler than you think.
It will be a nightmare just like servicing the ABC unit on older MBs. Great system but as soon as it's opened it has to be worked on properly otherwise it will never be the same.
@@IKhanNot I had an '08 ML320 CDI with air suspension and one of the air struts had to be replaced around 75K miles. Ended up getting a "REMANUFACTURED FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SHOCK ASSEMBLY" from Arnott's Online for $500, and they gave you $100 back when you returned the old malfunctioning one. Then my mechanic charged $100 to install the replacement. $500 all told, so really not bad. And unlike other air suspension equipped Mercedes, you can drive the SUV for a while before you get the work done. But it looked kinda funny.
Give methe look and feeling of a Jaguar I-Pace and mix it with the brain of this Mercedes. JLR would sale 150T items per year even starting from 100T up. But .... Maybe next life.
Why does the car represents in youtube videos does not use their brain and say THIS MODEL HAS NO MASSAGED SEATS BUT IF U PAY U CAN HAVE THEM damn learn something from comments mercedes have alot of options but u must pay to get them its not like audi and bmw which everything is maxed for free just to sell the car
Are you nuts Have you seen the option list on any chosen BMW or Audi. If you want all the options thrown in ,you need to look towards the far East manufacturers.
Imagine after 3 years that warranty expires, if one of these techs needs repair? And remember these things are designed to be worked on ONLY by their dealers.
As someone who drives the 2019 BMW X3 and previously owned the 2014 X5 AND likes the new 2019 X5, I am very impressed with this GLE. What stands out is the second row space. Finally! Forget the third row, make that second row spacious! Also, the GLE has more tech than the new X5 which is crazy.
The quality of your reviews is excellent. Thanks for putting this one together.
I love how it is basically a big GLC. It looks just like it and it is beautiful.
I just bought the new GLE , how do I get the windscreen purple ? Is there a package ? Does anyone know ?
Fantastic review, thank you. I'm considering the GLE350 and one of the big selling points is the MBUX system and I've been looking for some in-depth reviews of it. This is the best one I've found. Thanks again!
Nice car... is it a direct competitor to the BMW X5 and Audi Q7? Not a fan of the tail lights... looks so small and weak. The front is very nice though.
Agreed
The GLS is the direct competitor to Q7
R K.
No.
The GLE, Q7, X5 and XC90 are direct competitors.
The GLS is basically a longer version of GLE.
SS Elite not really the gls is based on a older s class.
Jack Liu agreed
I LOVE that it comes with a full sized spare wheel and not some repair kit not to mention the exterior looks had improved drastically.
Finally a new ML/GLE that is actually new. Looks fantastic and am quite positive it’ll drive superb. It’s looks Gorgeous
Well they needed a redesign and I think this looks sleek and classy, future AMG models may be breathtaking. And if you mistaken this for a Korean SUV then I think you seriously need get your eyes checked.
I’m sold just take my money!!
And hey to people who are talking craps about luxury vehicles aren’t reliable just because you can’t afford it! Jealousy all over much!
That's a statement that should be agreed by the others, my man.
Don't be stupid and prideful. Many luxury vehicles aren't as reliable as they should be. After spending 78 thousand on a car and spending more on repairs will cause one to question things. Simple as that. All people should consider things before before spending money.
@@theone5404 well if you're rich....spending maintenance shouldn't be a "thing".
@@tineshganesan2369 I respectfully disagree. People like to hold on to there money and not have unnecessary expenditures. In that case, just buy a new car every other year. I think not. If one makes a modest 370 thousand a year, that's not rich. If you're sitting on top of 16 million, it can go down fast if not careful. If that's your income and you're sitting on a few million, it still pays to be wise and live a modest lifestyle. People go broke being foolish. Personally, I feel these cars are getting out of hand. When the world economy bust, luxury cars will mean nothing.
@The One, don’t keep having mindset back in years ago. Try to own a recent model and come back and tell us about it.
I do own regular cars myself but once you try a luxury kind you are definitely going to feel the difference. If you can afford one why not enjoy it? Sometime life is too short to worry all this and that, trust me on that one!
Anyone else love the wheels on this tester? They look good but more importantly, look at all those rubber! Imagine the added comfort those things give. Thumbs up from a BMW guy on the whole package
So happy to see a spare tire!
MB stepping up for 2020 in the entire line up.
Didnt like this car at first, but man it looks banging in this colour
You should see it in blue. Looks really good.
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I’d like to see the upcoming coupe in blue.
So which is better? GLE or GLS. I really like this GLE.
Depend how much room you need?
At 12:38, the rear seats can be electronically adjusted too?
8:51 Augmented Reality Navigation = Best feature Ever for ppl who always get off at the wrong Exit !! Lol
Please clarify: 1:00 it's a 105mm longer 1:04 it's a little bit shorter???
Ken Schneider Shorter as less tall. 👍
A wonderful and beautifully explained review.......he's done it very well......
Fudge....this car is awesome
Om getting a red one, but light beige interior with the open pore brown wood.
do you feel the GLS rides like the S class sedan?
Will there be a coupe???
Nice video when are you going back to the grand at moon palace? It can’t be long now
In a few weeks!!!! Can’t wait
yes please
but only important things are
accel & mpg & price
Allen A none of that info available yet.
im curious how realiable for the air suspension
FANTASTIC MERCEDES GLE , GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU!
Longer and shorter?
Longer in length, shorter in height
This is an excellent review. Well done. And what a beautiful car!
Having owned five Mercedes-Benz cars, I can personally testify that they were fine until the warranty ran out and then they started having very expensive repairs
This car is so good. The competition are going to have a hard time persuading buyers to go for their competing models.
They making a diesel in america?
Nope. No diesel.
The technology is so sick
Will you be reviewing the amg version ?
Definitely hope to.
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Nice review.
Very good review. You covered a lot of the new tech very well. Thanks
The tail lights dont look nice.
Looks like a rav4
Rohit Sahdev and that cheap black plastic around the wheels arches and rear bumper drives me crazy it doesn’t look nearly as nice as the old one
I totally disagree. because those tails lights will look modern even in 5 years.
@@aram4002 right !
Nitpicky.
Best car ever? Probably.
0:58 Is it longer or shorter?
Yes shorter and longer. Haha. Longer in length and shorter in height.
This is AMG grill is it not???
tiredtill2010 no
Does it have android auto?
Mercedes-Benz, the best or nothing !
I just don’t understand why they put a four-cylinder engine in the truck that big now its super slow
How much ?
No price yet?
I'm waiting for GLS
All I keep thinking of in this car is...
Picture you driving along... you stop at the traffic lights. ... Ever watch The Simpsons?? ... someone like Snake (the robber) opening up your door, and uses a hammer to smash the glass for your screens.
Then you can't drive the car because the glass is smashed for your screens.
Bye !
Kailem Jones o
Kailem Jones What even? Broken screens don’t affect its ability to drive.
Ever since I first saw this car, it's become my new dreamcar! Unfortunately I probably will never be able to afford one. But thank you for the great video!👍
Theres starving children in Africa, and you have people driving this car. ;(
Kailem Jones this car isn’t expensive
@@JimboJones99 tell it to great Britain and America who rob that continent of their resources and keep internal problems going on while they rob Africa blind. It's not our fault. You work hard. Get what you want.
Never say never. All things are possible, even legally.
Never say never, money is only a object that's obtainable in many different ways.
Maybe it's time to replace my old ML..
GLE* ml was a better nomenclatur tho
This is going to be a huge upgrade to my current 2009 ML 350.
HoppyPilsner my mom just got a gle 2016 she fucked up
My future car💕
Just 1 year left😻
F. Al Felchawe get the x5 instead
But I love Mercedes
Thanks for Suggesting❤️❤️❤️🙏
Buy me one lol
I'm a Bmw guy and I like this better then the new X5
It isn't
Well better
@@lordoffrog2354 nope
pete2323 bmw is better but this is better than the new x5 don’t like the new back
This car is gonna be hell to repair
Just don’t buy a 10 years old car. Problem solved
Not new.
If you worrying about repair cost then you don't need this vehicle.
How is it the 2020 one. It’s still 2018. Live in the present mate.
Ye, Americans always do that. I think they mention the first full year of production. This new GLE will first be delivered somewhere Q1 2019 (German dealerships get first cars in February) so it already misses January so 2019 is not the full year for the car.
great video
So is it realiable now ?
jd5179 😂😂😂 good one
The Truth what year is yours ?
The Truth maybe around 2001-04 average reliability. From 2005 they started putting more high tech stuff that wore out quicker than most and had lil failures way to offer that kept it in shop for months.
We had 2001 ML, by 2004 it started to spend more time in the shop than we had chance to drive it
The Truth wow
I live in SA, wish I would've seen it drive by!
I agree, rear lights greatly diminish the great overall design
Hey Brian.
Great video.
Nice upgrades all around. The tech is loaded in this car "Hey Mercedes"
Hope that the other Mercs go the way of the non floating tablet. Screens look much much better.
That reality Nav is sic!!
Luv the individual pumps for off roading. Active E Suspension. Door opening system-great idea!!
Hope you feel better soon.
Cheers from Vancouver, Canada!!
Thanks! Still battling a cold and cough. Was a painful day. Thanks for the comment. Cheers to another BCer.
We have 2018, why is it called a 2020 model ??
You can buy it already !
This is an all new model. Not the same as the current one.
have no idea but benz is still on top for their game way better than bmw even with reliability
Why does it look like that tho?
Can't wait for the coupe!
Jeff S same
😲
MBM Pablo wtf
Some may say I’m too classic but I prefer the interior found in the previous model
I am forced to buy cheap crappy vehicles because I live in a certain part of Washington state in between Bellvue and Lynnwood. In this specific area we are highly taxed on the value of our vehicles in order to renew our registration. Newer more expensive vehicle, your tabs will cost you up to 2k annually. In order to pay like 200 or less for a registration sticker the vehicle needs to be under 10 K.
I thought that was true 20 years ago before Tim Eyman got the $30 tab initiative passed. PS, you missed the e in Bellevue.
Acuravigor47 That’s the most STUPID and UNFAIR Law !! 😠 I had a girlfriend who lives in Rhode Island and they have a similar law so She registered her brand new car in Miami. Thank God In NY we don’t have that problem !! Try to get a family member who live in another state and register the car there.
USA car prices are damn cheap compare to my country
It's worse in Greece, I have to pay 660 euros (750$) for a registration sticker for my 20 year old bmw !! while the basic salary here is only 500 euros, gas is insanely expensive and unemployment is sky high!
Really ? the price for a Ford Mustang in my country is $ 100,000! And yeah the base version....not the GT350
Import duty taxes you know!
Then add Registration taxes and the Mustang GT costs the same as a 120K car
Now you can say that Mercedes can make SUV’s
I’m waiting on the gle coupe
Not to take away from an excellent video, but please listen beginning at 1:00, 105 mm longer, wider, and a little bit shorter. You don't say the height is shorter, but now I understand you clearly mean that dimension. Scuse me.
whats wrong with germans? all new cars has Michelin or Pirelli tyres, they should have Continental and Fulda
Wait, heating steering wheel isn’t standard
It is different feeling when you drive an s class and that tristar is on the front of your hood... it is a big shame to buy merc with out having that feeling even if it is s coupe you will miss it
I like it because it's the perfect size. The GLC is too small and the GLS is too big. The G Wagen has abysmal MPG
The new tail lights looks good
I'll take it!!!!! .....'Cuz I certainly cannot afford to BUY it!!! ;)
I ordered it
Im going to wait for an used one. No more 10k miles. So i save around 8k.
Congrats for you👍🏽
@@mbmpablo3631 I choose the colors the interior and all the extras. I have enough money for this, I dont want to buy a used one. If you can afford it is a good thing too.
@@roland3353 You right. 😉👌🏽
I don't know anything about off-road capabilities in this this vehicle but the first generation m class w163 was amazing.
It looks like a larger version of the current GLC. I Can’t wait to see what the AMG version offers.
No key fob,MPG,MSRP
styling looks the same.. the only difference is the headlights and the taillights.. it does not look futuristic to me yet.
franki3Ru550 at least it’s better than the new x5
Way too much tech for me. I just want to get in a car and drive. With this new GLE one needs to read the owners manual first, assuming there is a owners manual 😁
A product concierge at the dealership would teach you everything when buying or schedule a 2nd delivery to help you understand how everything works. Either come back to the dealership or they drive to your home to teach it. It is so much simpler than you think.
rear lights are ridiculous!
this vehicle is not available until mid 2019, that's why it's a 2020 lol
For sale right now!
I was expecting much better design.
they fucked up on the tail lights
This car is a tech fest. And it all implements so nice. I love that thing. Sad part is i can't afford it.... :)
You and me both😜
@@aduakastanley267 Well,in this case you need to buy me a girlfriend first...
In time you will, things will happen for you.
Your voice is so funny, I chuckled a couple times haha! Great review as always :)
Yeah, I was sick. Was really hard to talk. 🤭
With all these tech, i definitely don't want to own one past warranty expires. Especially with that fancy new suspension system.
That’s why you lease 😄 I couldn’t imagine what the suspension would be like to repair. Very cool system though.
It will be a nightmare just like servicing the ABC unit on older MBs. Great system but as soon as it's opened it has to be worked on properly otherwise it will never be the same.
@@IKhanNot I had an '08 ML320 CDI with air suspension and one of the air struts had to be replaced around 75K miles. Ended up getting a "REMANUFACTURED FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SHOCK ASSEMBLY" from Arnott's Online for $500, and they gave you $100 back when you returned the old malfunctioning one. Then my mechanic charged $100 to install the replacement. $500 all told, so really not bad. And unlike other air suspension equipped Mercedes, you can drive the SUV for a while before you get the work done. But it looked kinda funny.
O.o
The tail lights look kinda Audi-ish
Give methe look and feeling of a Jaguar I-Pace and mix it with the brain of this Mercedes. JLR would sale 150T items per year even starting from 100T up.
But ....
Maybe next life.
Why does the car represents in youtube videos does not use their brain and say THIS MODEL HAS NO MASSAGED SEATS BUT IF U PAY U CAN HAVE THEM damn learn something from comments mercedes have alot of options but u must pay to get them its not like audi and bmw which everything is maxed for free just to sell the car
Are you nuts
Have you seen the option list on any chosen BMW or Audi.
If you want all the options thrown in ,you need to look towards the far East manufacturers.
@@Bryan-fg3ey what u tried to say?
the interior disaing is more like porshe then mercedes
There looks are way better than x5
Did they get smart and actually get a key fob that can start the car?
The app crap is junk.
Imagine after 3 years that warranty expires, if one of these techs needs repair? And remember these things are designed to be worked on ONLY by their dealers.
Four years.
You can buy an extended warranty
Mercedes are to be leased not right out bought.
MrSwaggah03 they say a lease is a waste of money. What’s the benefit of leasing?
interior - amazing
exterior - it's going to need to grow on me, the front looks so cheap
loved it
Tech for the sake of tech?
2020? More like 2019...
Won’t be out until quarter 2/3 of 2019 so will be a 2020.
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in Germany it releases at beginning 2019, my fault
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X5 is joke for GLE 👍
Mir S I wish I could have X5 exterior with GLE cabin
Nope, X5 exterior looks more sexy compare to GLE (GLE exterior looks like grandpa/grandma Design). But The GLE interrior Looks better than X5
@@jrocxzs BMW's interior is just so dated
What are you trying to write? Learn to write better English before posting.
The new X5 looks amazing, go check it at a dealer
Hey Mercedes give me a happy ending :)
Felt kinda cheap inside when i sat in it
you look like Rolls Royce person
Shant K tbh im a bmw person and a happy owner of the x5m
Being able to bounce up and down and end up in the shop and having siri doesn't make it the most advanced SUV...
@The Truth Just speaking the truth
If dealer take $25000 I would trade in my 6000km gle.