Is the ALL NEW 2020 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 the better SUV to BUY?
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- The 2020 MB GLE 350 is back and totally redesigned from top to bottom. Under the hood is an inline-4 turbocharged engine producing 255HP & mated to a 9-speed automatic. The interior has been totally upgraded with more room. When it comes to technology, Mercedes has brought their "A" game with a large infotainment and dash display. Check out all the details on the ALL NEW 2020 Mercedes Benz GLE 350.
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I swear Joe, you really are the best. If it's garbage, you say it's garbage. If it's great, you say it's great. How you don't have a hundred million subscribers is beyond me. A true artist is not recognized in their own lifetime. Love the "real reviews". Keep'em coming!
I love this car just got it a month ago
Ambient lighting is insane
Drives amazing with great new technology
Congrats on your new car!
It drives like a dream and is very smooth. Torque and transmission (gearing) are more important than just HP. It is also efficient. By comparison, I test drove a competitor- it was a 5.6 liter, V8 cylinder with ~400 HP. The GLE is .10th of a second quicker 0-60. That other vehicle also gets 13 MPG in the city. GLE all the way.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate it!
Joe your the hardest working reviewer on RUclips! Pumping out the reviews and maintaining the high quality! You don't sugar coat anything. Just the facts !
Like one a day. That's impressive.
Thanks for saying that! It really means a lot!
I really appreciate that!
Great review. Explains more details than others. Thanks.
This was awesome! Thank you.
Watching this is very entertaining! Thank you for the great review.
Thank you that really means so much!
Great video we love your videos bx loves your work
the 450 is the game changer for this car. 350 is a little underwhelming options and engine wise.
I totally agree with you!
Thank you for your enthusiastic and fun detail car reviews I look forward to all your post thank you and keep up the great work :-)
That is so very awesome of you to say! Thank you for your great support!
Just got it. Waiting for delivery, so excited!!!
I wanted to hear the mpg's with that 4 cylinder. Nice video.
Omg i just love to see your car reviews there so funny lol
Nice review . Really nice vehicle it looks bigger inside than I thought still not sure if compact suv is what I want I like the gas 450 ..love driver assistance and technology and safety will be test driving Mercedes . Thanks for the review
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I was actually going for the ML350, but realized it been discontinued or something, so I been reading review on the GLE350 and your video is awesome! Hopefully I make will make up my mind before the fourth of July and makes it my own independence day gift to myself
Tom Sawyer they just renamed the ML to GLE. I have the 2013 ML350 Diesel. Differences in styling is subtle but the engine difference is huge. 455 ft lbs of torque and I get 30 mpg on the highway.
You are hysterical and so enthusiastic!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Another great review! I love the tech and design in MB cars, but come on guys, for this kind of money get rid of that black plastic in the grill and the fake exhaust tips.
It’s a German version of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We have a 2004 ML 350 and I am checking out the GLE350 4 MATIC as it’s replacement.
Just got one and I love love love it!
Oh wow! That is fantastic!
A question: Does every car have to get “longer and wider” to get better? Isn’t that what the next model up in a car line gives you? Can’t it just get lighter and quieter and safer and more drivable and more efficient? The clogged freeways here in southern cal are filled with longer and wider, and even as they make the freeways wider, it just takes longer to get anywhere.
I think maybe smaller and narrower might be the way to go?
Got mine last month. Absolutely love it.
Congrats! I am so happy to hear!
How much are they?
@@Dana_inc The GLE350starts at $57,000 Base and the GLE450 starts at $62,000. My 2021 GLE350 with the options I selected was $65,000 and my Wife's 2020 GLE450 with her options was $77,000.
I’m thinking of getting this car once my E Class lease is up. However it blows my mind how this car added up to $70k and it’s a 4 cylinder. If I’m paying $70k I would definitely be getting the 6 cylinder (GLE450).
@Mido Alex it depends on the options you get. Yes it can get to $70k with a lot of options.
Why do you want this SUV over an E class? The E-class drives better and has the same amount of space.
Fabulous!
Funny Joe. When you hit the gas to hear what it sounds like, a motorcycle went by and I said sounds awesome! Lmao! Great video.
This 4 cylinder SUV drives better than the last model 6 cylinder. I personally can’t tell the difference. I guess it’s based on how you drive.
I’m getting one of theee
This is probably a very underrated channel. Your reviews are great. Keep up the good work man !
Any chances of seeing a Ford Everest/Endeavor on the channel ?
That is really awesome of you to say! I really appreciate the motivation! We don't get those models here in the USA!
It drives well... I’m in love with the new explorer though and I’m getting that this summer
I think you will enjoy it!
The 2020 Ford Explorer WITH options will be around $46,000. Spend a little more and buy the GLE.
Big fan of your videos. Question for you - how do you like the interior and driving dynamics of this GLE vs. the Range Rover Velar?
I think the Velar handled a lot better. More feedback and better ride. PS Thanks for the awesome support!
Do you think the Acura RDX 2020 is a good luxury small SUV?
Will using the touchscreen while driving make you an distracted driver. So I think it's best to use the touchpad while driving. Then use the touchscreen while parked. Just safety precautions.
At 22:00, "that 4-Matic keeps you planted rolling out of the turn on throttle." Wrong; what kept it planted was driving slowly.
This design language is terrific bu the tech inside especially with the voice activated virtual response and the lcd board across the dash is going to be astronomical when warranty is over could you imagine what the cost will be in 6 years as a used vehicle thats the problem that we are all going to suffer in the future i think the engineers need to slow it down a bit in my oponion
Oh I totally agree with you!
Yeah! this Mercedes Benz GLE passed the 2nd-row test with the amenities.
Awesome job Joe and Tom!! Great reviews as always!! 💪💪
Thanks Dylan! You are the man!
North of $60,000 for an SUV with a 4 cylinder engine (Turbo or not who cares) and fake exhaust is a bit insane. It's a nice car, they drive nice and it's stylish. We drove one yesterday but couldn't make a deal so we will head back to Lexus. One thing about Mercedes, their service is awful. Their sales people are crooks in suits.
Adam Weaver Mercedes isn’t what it used to be. The brand has been largely commodified with their bloated product line. I have much more respect for brands like Honda and Volvo that don’t saturate the market with a million different models.
Joe cant wait till the new 63 amg comes out the base model should do color body paint on the fenders plastic is a no
Must say not having buttons to drop seats at the hatch is incredible at this price point. Even your cheapo korean SSUV's have this. Probably not enough to be a showstopper in itself but gives me ALLOT of pause as to what other engineering misgivings are present throughout the rest of this vehicle. Why would anybody buy this? At this price, one can by a loaded BMW X5 M with the 350 HP inline six that has legendary reliability and performance. It will destroy this thing. Saw a video of a X5 going 170 mph in Germany. A freaking SUV.
this review was wonderful and FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for letting me share it with you Melanie!
A beauty
@2:00 The black plastic "that does not do anything" is like that for aerodynamics to reduce drag.... If you said I don't know why they made it like this, I would respect.
Stupid question maybe, but what happens if you break the screen or the electric dies (let’s be real...electric issues happens with Mercedes) and your screen doesn’t work? Do you just play the guessing game with how fast you are going and everything else until you can get someone to replace or fix your screen/electrical? I guess it’s not that different from when one of our old cars had the gas gauge break and we had to guess when the fuel was about to be gone, but still. The technology seems amazing, but I would be so anxious of driving and having that whole computer screen just blacking out on me.
I showed my dad one of these at a dealership and he loved if... but the fact that the one i showed him was 60k wasnt for him... but it was a nice car..
Hey Raiti, just FYI a power folding second row is optional. Also the hood bulges you liked actually harken back to the original gullwing.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Raiti's Rides and I really appreciate you making the video😁 Just keep pumping them out and I'll be sure to keep watching! Btw, I just saw in another one of your vids that you were a teacher?! That puts you up a whole other level in my book... respect!
How's this compared to the X5 and Cayenne?
I love this SUV 🚙 it has my name on it Mercedes 😊💗💓💞💕💖
Nicer styling than the BMW X5 but the handling and feel is a bit numb on the GLE and it's not necessarily more comfortable or quiet. The X5 seems to have that magical balance between comfort and sportiness. Even better would be an similarly equipped Porsche Cayenne V6.
Every time he says “zonk” 💀
Nice little exhaust burble at 7:38. It has some Harley Davidson DNA in it.
LMAO! I was waiting fo someone to say something about that!
Sorry, but the wheel well trim is a total throwback to the 1998 M-series. The glass panel cockpit is pretty cool, though.
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
It's alright
AGREED!
Im not crazy about the look, but because of the reliability of the brand, I’ll get another one
Thumbs up Raiti
Thanks brother! I have some great Ford stuff coming!
@@RaitisRides right on bro.
"Senses, sensory, all that kinda stuff.."
I am getting technical on you! ;-)
Hahahahhaha
No vanitley seats 😂😂💯 good car
With the AMG LINE w/NIGHT PACKAGE, the exterior looks elegant! This model you reviewed does not have the option. And btw, I am disappointed(like you) that there was no control in the trunk for the seats to go down. The CHEAPER GLC model HAS those controls! It just doesn’t make sense.
the chrome and the plastic on the exterior are deal killers for me. zonk!
I feel your pain Steve!
AMG night package replaces all the plastic and chrome. Looks way nicer.
its a nice SUV but its very pricey here in Singapore
the authorized dealer has the GLE400 and it cost $349,888
and the price to performance gets smack in the face by the Jaguar F pace 3.0 V6 Supercharged R-Sport which is around 312 grand.
I wonder if anyone will be interested in the F Pace?
I saw it in a parking lot and it was stunning in the Velocity Blue
Because of COE.
@@ultimussslol1558 more than just that. Taxes and OMV.
@@linchester8464 Yup.. How to own a dream car when only can last for 10 years.
Oh wow! That is insane!
Man you guys must have some big VAT taxes.
Beautiful Mercedes Benz. Nice car. I like the features. Have a nice day.
Thanks for letting me share it with you William!
Literally couldn’t hear the exhaust with the engine revving 😂 I had my speakers turned all the way up, and nothing! OMG $70k?!?!
This is not a sports car. You want a nice quiet ride. Not a noisy exhaust when driving.
Would you buy this GLE 350 or a 2020 X5 BMW or Range Rover Sport? Any advice is appreciated!
Sport is a death box, horrible crash ratings. X5 is close, need a v6 in the gle as base.
In the us - definitely GLE compared to X5, the GLE just looks better, plus the Range Rover sport is much more priced than those - if you want a Land Rover - go for the velar
You did not show the key fob or mention the mpg
Sorry about that! I will get that info on the next one for you!
70 k for this piece of something? Toooo much //thank you Joe 👍
They should of used this new info entertainment on the new GLC.
It's coming!
@@RaitisRides Not on the 2020 GLC maybe 2021.
I think it will be 2021 as well!
255 horsepower and it's under powered. According to Mercedes 0-60 is 7.1 seconds, the Honda Pilot AWD is 6.3 seconds at 0-60.
Why does it feel like he is screaming
Where’s the GLE AMG 53???
Looks like a black berry bold phone
But only 255 hp/270 torque for that price?! Even honda pilot has 280 hp/260 torque these days... why would they put 4 cylinder in a premium luxury midsize SUV that weighs 5000lbs?
That is a really great question.
How many major defects will this one have after the warranty expires?
AGREED!
These new Mercedes vehicles are absolutely beautiful. Probably the only German brand I'd consider buying from.
A loaded BMW X3 with discounts gets close to this level of build for a hell of allot less money. You buy this and you lose 20K driving off the lot. Mercede's does not discount like BMW does. That's why I went with the newly designed X3 xDrive and its a great SSUV.
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
The bottom line is always important!
@@iquattro1167 Yes but go to one of the larger Penske dealerships. They are a huge volume dealership. The one I used was North Scottsdale BMW in AZ. I live in New Mexico and didn't like my local dealer for many reasons. But when I shopped online I found TWO models I was looking for at that dealer. The one I wanted had the mocha leather, luxury package, nav, panoramic roof, xDrive all the safety sensors, 19 inch wheels, Harnon Kardon/sub upgrade, etc.. I think they had over 100 X3's at that time on the lot. And they are very organized and and very aggressive to get you the best price. My local dealer hates penske and even told me so lol. But I got two rebates for financing (put half down), another thousand dollars rebate because I owned a 2012 Sentra (go figure but there was something they actually did to do that), and over 2K dealer discount. It all came to just over 7 grand less. They even had somebody go to my house in New Mexico to do all the signing along with some email signing etc.. Dealer organized NM title and sales tax. All I had to do was hire a transport online to bring vehicle to house. That unfortunately is the cost of not having a penske dealer in town. That was 600 dollars. Everything went smooth as butta. The X3 has been a great SSUV. This latest generation really stepped it up several notches from the old model in 2018. The bi turbo and ZF 8 speed is a beautiful tune. IMO, BMW perfected the SSUV in this model. All the weak points on this benz are non existent in the bimmer. Quality coming out of the plant in South Carolina is impressive. And they are one of the biggest exporters of cars in the United States.
Now at the Mercedes dealership the sales person said sorry we don't have much margins to work on and can't really offer any discounts. They quickly pissed me off and I left with them at my heals begging me to stay lol. But they still offered absolutely NOTHING. From what I'm hearing from owners and reviewers the X3 is a smart buy. Its a well engineered SSUV with good reliability. Plus its gets great MPG. I get the advertised MPG. 23 city and 30 HWY. This was well executed by BMW and top of class for a premium SSUV. I've even told owners of the new Accura RDX that they made a HUGE mistake. In base trim the RDX makes sense. But the advanced model (top of line) still fails in build and materials next to my X3. It's not at the same level . Not even remotely so. And fools pay up to 45K for for a loaded RDX. Not saying everyone may get the same killer deal I did but its worth a try. Much rather pay 47K and get the real deal then a Japanese wannabe Premium SSUV. Plus the BMW will get you better performance and much better MPG's then the Accura. BMW really knows how to make high performance boosted motor with good MPG. In fact the Germans in general make really good small boosted motors. The only multi gear transmission I trust in modern cars is from ZF. And the one in the X3 is made in Belgium.
It's a bit annoying that MB and Audi do not incorporate fog lights on the fronts of their SUV's, rather than just blank flat plastic. They should be told that it would only add class to their designs and be more practical for the drivers... After all they charge for their vehicles, adding $100 fog lights won't matter much.. :(
Where was the cold start?
It was there just so quite
A beautiful car but hardly a difference from my 2013 Mercedes Ml350 blue tech diesel. I love it and right now you can’t get anything else like it in a Mercedes. The engine difference is huge. 455 ft lbs of torque and I get 30 mpg on the highway and 24 around town. The 2020 does not measure up.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
That look at 11:40 🤣🤣🤣
255hp for a 5000lb car?
What a joke
Try it... if no one told you, you probably wouldn't know it was a 4 cylinder. In Europe, there were S Classes with less powerful engines. Besides, that's why Mercedes makes the 350,450, 580, and 63 along with diesel power trains in other markets... there's something for everybody.
It’s got like 280 of torque though. That makes it jump off the line
It has plenty of power for a 4 cylinder when you put it in S or S plus. This model the GLE350 is more about getting good gas milege but it still has good pick up. Test drive it and you will see.
@@essel23fly 273 torque and yes it is good off the line when in S or S plus.
I'm torn between this and an X5.. What's best for two kids? (5 and 2 year olds)
i would go X5.
@@RaitisRides Means a lot that you're the one replying to my comment. Thank you. Would the less space in the back seat be an issue? We were also looking at the Audi Q8, I know its more coupey but ooh lord that things look good!
Is the tree still in the backyard? Lol
LMAO!
Comfortable soccer moms will be buying this pricey 🐖
AGREED!
73k for a turbo 4, nope
You know they offer different engines , right ? But if you are counting the price means you can’t afford it.
The fact that you even mentioned exhaust tip location is a big turnoff. Why not point out the size of the glove box too. How about size of door storage in the back? Buyers of these cars don't give a second glance at where the smoke comes out of a car. Focus on more important options.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!
Add 4 adults and that 4cyl is going to wear out fast
On the inside is okay but from the outside maybe not okay. But maybe this car is just for regular person, it blends well with other cars.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this!
73K!?! O U C H ! ! !
I feel your pain Frank!
@@RaitisRides I think they pack them full of options knowing the typical Mercedes shopper will lease the car and never pay full price anyway.
Safety features like BSI (Blind Spot Indicator) are standard. You do not have have to get all the options. Get the base model without the massive sunroof.
Real mean more $$$$
Finally
I am glad you were waiting for this one!
Raiti's Rides thank u
2020 GLE 350 or 2020 XT6 ?
I'll go GLE
It's more than a little bit of a disappointment that M-B would incorporate the use of so much plastic in both the interior and exterior of the car for the asking price. Also the plastic kinda cheapens the M-B legacy, if you know what I mean.
Looks like a 2012 Chevy Equinox.
73K for 255 horsepower 2.0T SUV, no thanks.
My BMW X3 Xdrive bi turbo 2.0 cost 47K. And its loaded. Full leather, HK/sub stereo, full digital dash with all the saftey sensors (blind spot warning etc..) 19 inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, real dual exhaust, ZF 8 speed, full digital dash.. basically like this car. About the same amount of HP torque as well. 47K was still too much but that was with 7K in discounts from oem and dealer. Mercedes does not deal much. This SSUV is not worth the MSRP. Not even remotely so. IMO, if you want a German designed SSUV the X3 is a best for the money. And they are very reliable now. The plant in South Carolina makes over 400K vehicles a year. And its one of the biggest car exporters in the US. That plant makes 1400 vehicles a day. I don't think Mercedes has the economy of scale like BMW does. The SC BMW plant is a huge success story for BMW.
I feel your pain!
Great points!
HiPlains1 I am looking at this or he x3. Are you happy with the 4 cylinder x3? Does it ride well? Thank you
HiPlains1 Midsize vs Small SUV🤨 Ofc yours is cheaper, not to mention the interior in the Benz is leagues ahead. I also think the GLC is better than an X3.
Few zonks including the price.
👍👍👍👍👍
Hey Mercedes, please find us some protein.
AGREED!
Problem is reliability the 2020 Mercedes GLE 350,has had 10 recalls in 2020 already pretty bad engineering and sad.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!
73k for fake exhaust ports ..that is outrageous.
4 banger.....forget it.
I feel your pain!
How much money do they save with a fake exhaust on a luxury cars ?😝
It's ridiculous what they are doing!
I noticed on my loaded X3 that the floor mats are cheap like on this. Ended up getting the weathertechs for all floors and also to protect the back cargo area. And they came in the same color as the Mocha leather seats. IMO, the luxury makes always cheap out on the floor mats. And no buttons near hatch to drop seats? I mean really Mercedes? That a big big zonk. This car does not offer much more then my loaded X3 Xdrive. No way I'd pay 73K. Mercedes does not deal much which I found out. The depreciation would be brutal buying something like this. Bad enough that I paid 47K for my Bimmer but I got 7K discounted to get to that price. But I still have all the upgrades this one has. For a hell of allot less money. My Mercedes dealer was like no rebates, no dealer discounts no nothing. And they were begging me for a sale but offered absolutely nothing in negotiation. By far the worst experience I had on all the cars I researched.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Mercedes dealers do offer deals. It depends on the time of the year. It appears you only visited ONE dealer. You have to shop dealers who are 25 to 35 miles from your location.
@@VM-dd2le I also preferred the X3 Xdrive's interior over the GLC I looked at. GLC had no touch screen and the center stack was more cluttered. Really can't stand how they put a little touch pad thingy on top of the dial. Also the X3 has a better rear design with more room. The GLC has that lower roof line towards the back. It does not make it look any better then a X3 but it takes away space for what Mercedes design language. Of all the dealers I went to the Mercedes was the worst. The least professional and it was amateur hour at best. The young sales boy did not listen, always pushed models I was not interested in and never wanted to offer any reasonable discounts of any kind. If I had really liked the GLC I would have shopped other dealers. Probably brought one in from Arizona. As it were, I bought my X3 from Northside BMW in AZ and saved 7K.
Mercedes took my personal tree 🤣🤣🤣
7:39 did the car just fart?
It was a Harley riding by! lol
@@RaitisRides lol me and a friend were dying laughing cause it was perfect timing!
2 litre -4 cylinder engine in such a heavy SUV is stupid. You can see they had to pad the engine bay on the front to hide all the empty space.