Living With A $120,000 Mercedes GLS580!!
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The Mercedes GLS has received a mild refresh for the 2024 model year and we spent a week with the GLS580 4matic version! The 4.0L Biturbo V8 makes a bit more power, the exterior has been tweaked and inside we find some nice tech and luxury features. With a $120,000 price tag as optioned, this full-sized luxury SUV competes with vehicles like the BMW X7, the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator and Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Join me as we spend a week living with it and see what its like!
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NOT at all the "S Class" of SUV's. It's a big GLE. Nothing more. And, IMO, way overpriced for the materials you get. No cows were harmed in the manufacturing of the new GLS. Back in 2020 and 2021 the 580 base price was mid-$90's optioned up to $105K - $108K fully loaded AND you had the option of REAL LEATHER upholstery instead of the manufactured leather and plastic everywhere. My 2016 E550 has better materials and fit & finish with the same 4.0 turbo V8. The new 580 is a fine SUV, don't get me wrong. But MB is making it harder to see the quality and value. The hype doesn't match the product. Tons of on-line reviews and current owners agree.
2016 E550 had a M278 4.7 Biturbo V8, the 4.0 V8 Biturbo is dubbed the M178 which was only available after AMG GT (C190) and C63s W205 onwards
@@seansiew5629 Thanks for correcting me. All I know is that it's a 4.?? liter V8, it's faster than blazes, and it gets really crappy mileage if you keep your right foot down. 😎
@@chrislaswell5572 I know the M278 and M157 are masterpieces of Mercedes V8 aside from the M178, also not to mention the w212 is one of the best E classes ever made
agreed the my EQS suv is way more luxurious than this
@@Brianuwu622eqs looks like a toy mouse ... Worst suv on the market
There is always some one complaining about the leather, but the point is that soft leather more comfort but less durability, stiff leather has more durability and less tear and wear.
Another great review i like the living with and then a separate review video cool format
Appreciate it!
Had the GL63 AMG… had the Range Rover Autobiography SC, had the Escalade ESV, had the Audi Q7, a few Volvo XC90s, had the Land Cruiser and even the G550…. All that said, IMHO, my 2023 Lexus LX600 is the best combo of luxury and 4WD capabilities
Lexus is so boring
@@eranmaron909 yeah Toyota’s perceived luxury brand Lexus is boring. Cheap plasticky inside per Toyota standards.
Your content is always fresh and exciting, keep it up.
GLS is just a longer GLE, not S-class tier for sure. Unless you get the GLS Maybach, it will surpass the quality of a normal S-Class.
I realized that a loaded GLE (Napa leather, air suspension, magic body control, massage seats, Burmeister 3D, projector side mirrors, etc)is a sweet spot that you spend relatively the least but get the most what MB GLE/GLS/GLS Maybach have to offer.
For 120k I would chill in Thailand for 10 ten years.
With a couple of ladyboys😂😂😂😂
Ideal for those who lease. Financing or owning this... I cannot begin to imagine the cost for it's consumables of wear & tear items - especially when out of warranty repairs
Anybody who finances this is an idiot. These things drop like a boulder in value
Either way, it's very expensive whether you lease or buy it. If you have some money, I am certain that you will enjoy the car
I would just buy something in the 40 range, and put the rest of that cost towards something that gives me a return. Non-rich people really enjoy being in debt
You have to own the car for secion 179. Something to think about for business deductions.
@@jkbharrison I wouldn't want to own one.No thank you. You go right ahead and own own one new. I'd consider a lease return because at least majority of the consumables are replaced and I am not one to suffer the 1st initial value loss from driving it out of the lot as a new unit.
X7 or GLS when both are fully optioned in all black wheels patent leather. In terms of quality and in general which of these two cars is the better choice
I love the updates to the grille which I thought looked a unfinished mess in the pre-refresh. Not sure what they were thinking but it didn’t compete with the Cadillac’s front end at all. This is much better as well as the infotainment system/instrument cluster. I also love the colo combination and the wheels. I love all the side wall you get with these 22-inch wheels, it looks beefy, classy and solidly planted. I cannot wait to see what Cadillac does with the Escalade’s refresh.
no, the pre facelift looked better as everything worked nicely. in the new one, the lower front end looks too small against the big grill now with the much MUCH thicker 'louvre' style grille slats. it looks demented and weird. I much prefer the pre facelift over this one. I can't lie I definitely do prefer the updated tech over the pre facelift like you do, but exterior design wise it looks worse than what the 2020-2022 did have.
@@doublechinman1040as someone who sells Mercs, the only update that really helped out was the AMG package being available on the GLS 450.
I do like the grill design of the facelift but the headlight have that weird look to them now, but it’s easy to spot a 2024 model.
The Nappa leather is a must on the GLS because the regular leather is just not very nice feeling. In fact I think the MB-Tex seats which is standard on the GLS450 actually feels nicer then the genuine leather. This is true of most MB models, go for Nappa.
The Napa leather also smells fantastic. Anytime I got into one off the truck that had it, was just an experience
For the sedans, E and S go with benz. For small sedans like 3 series and C class, go for BMW. For the large 3 row SUV, I would go with the X7. If you equip the X7 with non run flat tires and 21 rims, it rides better than the GLS (I have both, one in Asia and one in America). It also drives better than the GLS. I think the only car that rides better than the X7 in the 3 row category is probably the new Range Rover.
I would even go for VW if what you're looking for is comfort. I own a C class and a Passat, we were going on a mission to the Republic of Moldova and I took the Passat since the roads there aren't very good. When one of my friends got in, he exclaimed that he likes my Mercedes, but it's not nearly as comfortable as the Passat in the back, hahaha. I guess I should have gotten an E class 😅
Go with BMW for anything that has an infotainment system.
bro what kind of cocaine are you smuggling lemme work for you
you are so onpoint with this on. VW makes great cars. @@rayzecor
First off - the GLS model is a Mercedes built by Americans for Americans. It is different than Mercedes made in Germany. I've had 5 Mercedes models in my lifetime including this current GLS. The GLS is a utility vehicle so it shouldn't have the same soft leather as available in the S-Class. I am using this GLS to haul stuff, camping, sports, etc. the interior needs to last. Although my 1984 S-Class coupe's leather interior is still mint after 40 years.
Not a bad review EddieX, but you need to do a long term test since there are a lot more features you missed. The big American SUVs are built on pickup truck platforms and its rides like it is.
Ambient lighting was invented by Mercedes so of course its the most advanced.
Great revieuw
You can put the load cover against the second row so it covers the whole back load when the third row is down.
I would prefer to buy 8 years old Mercedes because of its high pricing.
Been watching you Eddie ever since VV with Parker. Love your videos man. Unsubscribed from Parker a few weeks after the Cali move and I was suprised to see the state of his channel when I just looked it up. I'm now in college for IS and was wondering what you'd recommend if I wanted to work in the auto industry?
What I really have to criticize about the Mercedes GLE and GLS line ups is that their infotainment systems design look outdated compared to the GLC SUV, C, E, and S-Class Sedans.
Very good!
WHy would you get a car like that for 120 bands
Love My 2023 GLS63 AMG all the way
What do you do to afford one
I definitely love them, I do wish though that Mercedes would’ve figured a way to shoehorn in MBUX2.0. One of only problems I have with the GLE and GLS.
I truly enjoyed NTG in my 2020 C Class and 2018 E Class over MBUX1.0 in my 2020 GLE.
@@johnwall9099it’s honestly not as expensive as you would think, you could buy a Range Rover for 60k more. I still think the GLS580 is enough power for the GLS, granted the sound isn’t the same.
I think GLE 580 is the best of both worlds as it’s rarer than the AMG variants.
@@JamesCook76131he implicitly said 2023 gls 63 which indicates over 150k
@@johnwall9099 range rovers are 200k in this territory.
Sold mine and much better like my new BMW x7 m60i.
Not really a fair comparo against the Navigator in terms of driving/ride dynamics. The MB doesn't have a 3rd row you'd put real human adults in...honestly, even teenagers would probably complain. The Navigator feels and drives bigger because *it is* bigger. MB might call this a "full sized SUV" but it's very compromised (in the 3rd row) when compared to a Navigator (or Escalade).
Sir, as I do enjoy others opinions, , I hate to blow up your bubble, I bought a new blacked out Lincoln Navigator, and after 5 months of ownership, it has more squeaks, than I could count, as far as the interior materials...sorry, but your way off, it's not even close, even my $94,240 gle 450, crushes the Lincoln (Ford) interior had so much plastic and poor material, I turned it in for a new gle 580, , and A German vehicle you can keep for many years with proper Maintenace, (over 150 k miles), so, in closing, I do appreciate for overall views, as we are all allowed to have them, but a Ford simply cannot hold up to most German cars. I hope everyone reading this is well and please, let's be kind to one another....
I was distracted by the way you can bend your finger? @11:10 🙂
Lucky you that it is so cheap in your country. $120k. Same car in my country is $240k. And the options are also twice as expensive.
How the hell does this guy keep getting all these cars?
It’s a unibody not body on frame, that is why you think it handles better.
congrats on the car bro. its like a moving castle
Not very impressed, I got the GLC 2024 and it had more cool features. That car is great for big family. Too
Forgot the Alpina XB7
Wish this test vehicle had the upgraded 3D Burmester for your review.
The American truck base are bigger than these German full size car base suvs there the same size as a telluride or Honda pilot
I am very, very, very pleased with my GLE450. Leather, the 2022 “Non-Tesla” stearing wheel. Only complaints, my iPhone 12 pro does not fit in the wireless charger when in its leathercover😂. What were the german engineers thinking?. And I cannot remote start the heater if fuel is under 1/4!. That is for me to deside, not some programmer in his office🤬
Hey Eddie They do have a much nicer napa leather and the suede headliner as options on that vehicle. I not sure if you were comparing based on price point because Mercedes optional upgrades can get pretty expensive.
Thank you for the video, the leather you get is not as good as in other parts of the planet. The good thing is, you do get a better drivers package, you do get better leather and you do get the suede liner, for just 6k$ more. If you want, MB has a custom shop to fulfill any dream. But boy is it worth it. I tried the Audi Q7 and the BMW Xs, but then descided for the GQS. It will not have the size of a Navigator/ Escalade, but in quality and Performance it will outperform. Caveat, the price is... well Mercedes.
Funfact: In Germany the price for the same version (580) is about $145,000. Why is a German brand in the US cheaper?!
Die Deutschen sind bekloppt genug für den Karren made in USA mehr zu bezahlen und werden halt abgezockt. Ist doch bei allen Marken so US vs. Deutschland.
19% Umsatzsteuer :)
@@Flashdog97 shit, gar nicht daran gedacht. :D
Totally not worth the price. Highest EMF of any vehicles. To be fair all German cars have high EMF in the groin area off the chart. Get a tri-field meter and test it! No wonder I have no kids or kids with problems... ;)
amazing vehicle but in profile it resembles a mini-van.
X7 still looks uglier tbh, the back and sides scream an MPV more than the GLS
bro still doin his thing years later without porker LOL
In China , you need spend nearly 270,000 USD to get this car .....🙃
At that point I’d just get an x5m or a gle 63 or like an rsq8 or something
This vehicle did not have the upgraded seats or headliner with those features it feels more S Class.
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I do like this Mercedes. Blue or black is beautiful.
For this price at $120 I’d go with the Navigator you reviewed a few days ago. This is a beautiful truck in its own right but the Gator at this price level I like more
Very different feel. I like the navigator interior a lot but this drives better!
americans car brands are just DOG SHIT except for the escalade
That’s what I did for 120K. Black Label L special edition. Better looking both inside and out. Also the overseas offerings just don’t have the American SUV size. Which I needed for my family
@@DisisSnakecould you imagine how beautiful a vehicle would be if Mercedes produced an Escalade sized vehicle? I honestly think they are missing out on a huge opportunity by having these small van like cars.
@@seancrawford477the gle and the g class are absolutely huge for the european and asian market. The fact that you even call these cars “trucks” . Man be thankful we even shipping in murica stop complaining and comparing MB with american trash cans
Having come from a Navigator and going back to a Mercedes, the Navigator is very much Ford DNA. The service is not high end, and the scheduling is outsourced to India. It would take weeks to schedule an appointment and have a loaner available. Every time I needed a part it was “backordered” Next, its ride is floaty yet it handles bumps poorly. It shudders cyclically at idle (which they evaluated and said was normal) and I had multiple little motors break- each running board, trunk, driver seat. Lots of cheap plastic creaking so I don’t believe he spent enough time with the Navigator. The seat design is totally insane. The back is two pieces and don’t lie, no matter how it is adjusted, you feel an annoying crease behind your back. Too much adjustability and just could never get comfortable. I’d pick the Navigator L specifically to have room for a stroller and Costco haul together, otherwise, the Mercedes is infinitely more refined.
No high-end Burmester is a flop for me. I’d rather drive a XC90 just for the B&W audio system. I have a Lotus Eletre on order, and I’m hoping the new KEF system is on B&W level.
The good thing about mercedes is that all the things u complained about (like the leather and headliner) is that u can option more expensive leather and leather headliner. U can also get 4d burmeister sound system which is arguably the best car audio system out there. And yes its more expensive but why buy a GLS in the first place if u cant afford most of the packages? If u cant afford it, then i would just go for the GLE and add on all of the packages.
... funny when poor reporter reviews a car that they will never be able to afford and the person who will buy this car does not care about review. Such a waste of effort.
🤣🤣
This car has no personality. You can't just expect the Mercedes logo to carry you all the way. For a car this long, it should look much much better
Wow that's a lot of free miles they give you on a press car.
Nice review, don't care for the Hershey's chocolate interior.
so would you compare the ride and handling to the S-Class sedan?
120+ taxes + interest rate + any advance maintenance plan + paint and leather protections + anti theft protection and bunch of ect ect = 200k plus
"i bought a expensive car on downpayment, and i have to make it interesting to people somehow."
I’m still tryna figure out why they didn’t put this engine in the GLE 53 models… for the price it is..
Back looks like a $30,000 used GLB sorority girl mobile 😂
I’d rather buy a Lexus ls 600, Mercedes is not Mercedes any more,
Is this the junk model or is it the GLE?
Test drive a GLE interior feel so cheap😂😂 I wish I can share the video 😂
You have a beautiful car my sir. What a machine. It’s a buttery party bus. I have E450 E Class myself
It's a plastic leather...
$120k for the GLS580 for those who want the V8 is very overpriced for what this model probably has standard & for what it has optional
Hyundai palisades have better leather nowadays lmao
Well the reason it feels smaller, is it is smaller than the Americans.
Mercedes is the lowest quality luxury car. They wow you with presentation but don't start touching things. How does this not have a leather steering wheel cover or soft touch lower doors. Lather quality feels and looks cheap, but they will wow you with two screens and ambient lighting. Bimmer and Cadillac are better in the class
You dunce!!! You can option it with whatever you want!!! Never compare that crappy Chevy to Mercedes!!! Cadillac except the escalade have terrible interiors
This review is so bad
How is the Mercedes Benz reliability??
For that money. I'd get X7 instead
This thing just looks like a minivan🤢🤮
I need to get a job in the tech business just like all these Chinese nerds making all the money.
It’s so odd they refreshed it without bringing in the new two versions of mbux (reg and hyper screen)
Mercedes GLS is and drives like a truck
You couldve bought a 2024 gle 580 with all the options instead of a low optioned gls
With the nappa leather that feels actually high quality
Ok kung fu panda
All that horsepower and grandpa here never takes it over 60 mph.....what a crock test
What do you think of the main screen? Does it appear to have been accidently glued to the dash as an afterthought? I believe there is a long wait before cars like the CLA concept is seen.
Kinda gotten used to automakers doing that kind of screen treatment so it was fine. Definitely a very prominent part of the dash that’s not like smoothly integrated in. No complaints from me tho
Dentite surprise, nothing better than that!
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maybach gls 600?
the design looks low end
I love it.colour is fine
All I see is Sprinter in the grill. Looks real bad.
But overall on the sides and rear looks better than the X7,the front is where the X7 only looks better
Ive said this about the mercedes leather for the past decade. new money NPC car
But it's aesthetically Ugly, on every level
Yeah but overall it’s looking better than X7 tbh if you look at sides and rear, and S class w223 doesn’t look any better tbh
Bruh the 23' x7 m60 wins. Why? Becuz it can run with that benz in its 63 version and the escalade v without costing 200k like those do. U can grab an x7 m60 for the price of a medicore optioned benz and wayyyy less than any escalde and its luxury and performance relative to price is uncomparable
Please help ban this video. We shouldn't allow a TH-camr thats so disrespectful to the public, poking things with gas pump..
Shits on 120
That's micheal
GL 350-550 looked way better that looks like a b series all around.
Is fuel economy good on this model?
You’re kidding right?😂 14 20
What a waste of money. For the same price you could get a X7 M60i that is faster, gets better MPG, looks better, and is definitely more reliable. I’ve had both BMWs and Mercedes Benz Products, and while Mercedes are very luxurious, BMWs are more reliable and fun to drive.
I think the mercedes are much more solid. BMW has a horrible history with their V8s
These are lease cars, nothing more.
BMW fanboy detected
bmws are more reliable...sure
Lexus gs here, I've seen a lot more articles saying Mercedes is at the bottom in reliability and BMW improved.@@staybased9320
120k? In Germany, it costs around 150k
It's made in USA and they have lower taxes.
@@ms-jl6dl It’s with all the cars. The minority of them are build in the US.
The Germans get the better version TRUST ME!!
@@MansaMusa-v5qAlmost nobody knows that .🤦🏻♂️😂
That's not real leather on the seats - they have an upgrade for the real deal - they also have an upgrade for the suede headliner.
It is real leather. It is a textured leather MB has introduced this year. The 580 comes standard with leather, not mb-Tex.
I rather have a Yukon Denali than this over complex German.
New Yukons are a piece of garbage.
It doesn’t even look attractive from outside, who buys this?
Looks are super subjective I think it's understated and Classy. BMW is doing too much looks gaudy, Escalade isn't as attractive as the prior generation imo, Audi doesn't even have a vehicle to compete and the Infiniti QX80 is just ancient
The interior leather quality is surprisingly low; luckily Brabus offers an upgrade for a very reasonable pricing or you go with Mercedes designo.
Instead, let’s buy a similarly sized Lexus XT for less than half the price.
It's just a car man - it should move you from one place to another. It's all vanity. Wish you all best!
It’s all about personal preference on how you experience your commute. I don’t think I would ever spend that much money on a car but to me it’s nice to see how different the driving experience is when spending that much money on a car.
I'd do a Supercharged V8 Jaguar F-Pace with FBOs for still UNDER $100,000 & have a blast. This thing has ZERO style
Yes but you could put the f-pace inside of this thing lol. Completely different segment
Eddie you should be like parker and pick up a bunch of teenage rappers and listen to rap in the car and sing along. Parker did it in a rolle royce but the video has been taken down.
I have the 2022 Mercedes GLS 450 still brand new and I'm liking this refresh and it's ashame over-the-air updates aren't frequent at all. I thought when the new GLS came out it would update with the MBUX 2nd gen but its still amazing system. I will sell my car soon to get this upgrade! Thanks for this inclusive review!
I bet it was reeeeeeally "TOUGH" to live with. Just "horrible"