2021 Mercedes GLE 350 Review...Is 4 Cylinders Enough For a Luxury SUV?

Hello. How do we know that gle 350 2.0l have 3rd row seat? Sometimes I saw some one has. Thank you

I just got the 2024 450. Everything you said in this video was precision. You covered every base and address all relative material. You are a champ.

the rwd it's discontinued now bro

I dont even live in the suburbs kind in the hood sorta but im buying this car or a newer one saving up till next year should have enough for a down payment (im 19 so no credit) wish me luck

It is a nice commentary but no use better you should explain the electronic system how to find radio set up your seating system and set up your phone etc.

Gle 350 is a disaster

Interior and body styling is beautiful with this car! Add the AMG package and at least the 6 cylinder engine and you’ll be happier.

This new design is so nice

A lot of comments saying to lease this vehicle. It’s nearly $31,000 total to lease for 3 years. An 3 yr used Mercedes that’s MSRP is about $59,000 sells for $46,000. Not leasing saves $15k!?? Am I missing something?

My 2021 gla 250 has same engine

I believe the GLE 350/4 has a 9or10 speed transmission that will power up the four cylinder engine pretty quick

These are gas guzzlers! Any hybrid or electric MB SUVs in the near future?

I own this so called car. It's an over-engineered joke. I've had it for about a year but the menus are so massive and anti-intuitive that I still don't ever find what function I'm looking for. It actually has a screen that shows me what's in front of me? Like I can't see what's in front of me anyway? And there is this "keep you on a straight track" BS function that will apply itself by default. What it does is that it misstakes painted lines for dangerous obstacles and brutally throws the steering wheel to the side to avoid a collision with the NON EXISTING obstacle. Thank you but I'd prefer to drive the car myself! And all the digital processes are so slow that when you press the start button you can go and have lunch and come back before the car is ready to drive away. Oh I forgot, I really appreciate the absolutely meaningless multi-colored circus lighting that lines the interior. I suppose they are there to make me happy since everything else is failing? But best of all dysfunctional lunacy must be the "Hi Mercedes" function. Possibly it works in English, but in Swedish I could ask for navigation, and it turns on Frank Sinatra on the radio. What a joke! I could go on forever about this over-rated child's toy. It has come to the point where I'm willing to trade it in at a loss to get a real car that just works and let's ME be the driver! Anyone who needs all these ridiculous driver-assist gadgets is probably not capable of driving a car in public anyway.

Really like the info..I did purchase the 350 with the AMG night package! Totally awesome! Don’t need all the extras and this is fast enough! I ain’t out racing anyone! Aside from keeping up with tech, any reason why not to keep to own?

Nah, get the GLE 450

What's your thought on the XC90 T6? I think the look and deep luxury of the Volvo interior is superior to this Merc; and I like the fact that the Volvo brand is more understated. The Merc's engine is quieter, and the Merc suspension is a bit more plush, but the 316 hp Volvo is responsive and the Volvo seats are superior. IMHO.

Thank you for a terrific narrative ...you make it fun ,factual,and functional. ..kudos

Will consider this model for sure ...

I've driven the 350 and it's pretty quick for its size, as long as you don't mind revving up to the power. The vehicle is so spacious, quite and really beautiful...has an incredibly large presence and rides crazy smooth. But these mfers are $55,000 minimum, the 450 starts at like $72000....that's $1,000 a month for the rest of my life!

Dude Mercedes hardly uses real leather they use mb-tex aka fake leather

Are there any Mercedes that have ALL packages added ?

Kind of a downer tone to the commentary.

I just bought the same model GLE350. The color of the leather interior is called macchiato. I love this car, it just screams class and sophistication and money. You really feel that you have arrived.

A 350 should have a v6 3ltr, my glc has a v6, goes like the wind

I just don't like it

The word “basically” used like 500x

Just purchased a 2021 GLE 350. The power is more than adequate for real driving situations. Test drove the Lexus RX , and the BMW X5 as well. I eliminated the RX , interior was somewhat dated and styling was not to my liking. The RX did drive well, had ample power, and excellent fit and finish. It ran on regular gas, had the highest reliability, as well as the best resale value. Checked off almost all the boxes except that it was somewhat boring, if that term can be used to describe a vehicle. The x5 had a more powerful engine, nicely appointed interior, classic BMW exterior lines ,and seemed to have a heavier feel to it while driving. The Mercedes GLE 350, had a elegant exterior ( IMHO ), which looked newer, and the most elegantly simple interior which sealed the deal for me.
The horsepower is more than enough, and at no time in the 3 days I’ve owned it does it come off as underpowered. Unless you are more of a car aficionado and must have the 450 you can save yourself about $5000.00 with the 350

Hi we have one, problem does not all lights come on because it's a foriegn car we're told?

this vehicle does not have the amg package as you mention in the video

The only Mercedes that exudes enough luxury and confidence to be placed besides Rolls Royce and Bentley is Maybach (which is the reason that model exists in first place). Compare to those guys GLE is pretty ordinary like Audi Q7 and BMW X5. Q7 is definitely more value for money amongst these three and interior of BMW X7 is wow over a GLS even.

I like the older GLE/ML 2015-2018 Model more. The earlier GLE and late ML has GLE/ML350 as V6 cylinder engine with 302 horsepower which is much more appropriate than this I4 cylinder engine.

Would you rather the 350de hybrid or the 400d gle coupe

Always Mercedes...

Whats the point of an SUV without awd? BMW and Mercedes should make awd standard and switch to rwd as a button when you want. RWD SUV? Really odd.

Thanks for the info. I got mine 2 days ago and it comes with the 3rd row. It’s amazing 🤩

Feels great to know there's a "local" car reviewer in my area! I'm in Zebulon....great vid!!

Wow beautiful car!

This is a luxury vehicle and drives very well. I have a 2020 GLE 450 SUV. Got it 6 months ago and love it. Smoothest engine I have ever driven. The 4 cylinder engine sitting under the hood in your test vehicle looks considerably smaller than the 6 cylinder. If you showed a side by side pic. You should review the 6 cylinder 450. You will feel a huge difference. Anyway, nice review.

Sweet! If you ever wanna review an Infiniti or one of our used cars let me know. I’ll reach out to my manager. I work at Crossroads Infiniti of Raleigh.

I'll be getting mine sometime next year (hard to say, especially if further lockdowns were to take place). The inline 4-cylinder has plenty of power, remember that Merc have been crushing F1 over 6 years straight with hybrid V6 engines, it's not like V4 engines are inherently weak.

Speaking for myself: I think it's the best comfort luxury SUV. It's a super-smooth and enjoyable car to drive, both the driver and the passengers will enjoy the ride. The interior is so quiet, the seats are extremely comfortable, ambient lighting during the night just makes the ride so much more pleasant. Another feature I love is the augmented-reality navigation system, I think this is the most polished implementation I have seen of it, Merc nailed it and are definitely ahead of the competition there.

the GLE looks OK but the new GV80 looks stunning, thanks for the Review Kevin.

I'll buy one in 5 year used

That German comfort will always be considered premium. A good lease car to change every 2 years before it starts wearing out

Knowing that you have driven the previous gen gle/ml, do you like the old 3.5 v6 or the new 4cyl pairing?

Crazy how whenever I’m thinking about a car you post a review of it. Keep up the good work!

When it comes to modern suv crossovers not bad at all 👍🏾👍🏾

Baller options I see bro never been big on SUVs lol would definitely push this though of course but still always take that big body Sedan first every time u already know lol 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

I feel like mercades "yell" im rich, while bmw's are more sportier and look sorta basic to other luxury cars, but thats just my opinion (basic models)

What are your thoughts on the 2-series (F22)? Any chance of a review on those? I know you leased a 4-series—I’ve been one of the few OGs haha.