Let me first begin by saying I have watched hundreds of reviews, and you sir, this is the best review of a vehicle I have ever seen. You have perfectly given a thorough review and detail of this car! I was not even looking at this make or model but you have peaked my interest! You have got a new subscriber!
@BenjaminMutuku9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! Sorry I’m replying after a year. The 2024 GLE 450e Plugin Hybrid video goes up this week. Tune in for that review!
@djvwilliams4 жыл бұрын
Great review! We loved this vehicle so much that we bought this exact vehicle right after the test drive and couldn’t be happier. Amazing machine.
@BenjaminMutuku4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🍾 I’m sure you’ll love it. Thank you 🙏🏾 for watching the video. Please feel free to share this video, and if you find any models on this channel, mention to the dealership.
@ayasearagaki20102 ай бұрын
hi, are you happy with your car still?
@ClaireYunFarronXIII4 жыл бұрын
Amazing review, Ben! 😍 I love how this SUV was configured. I would configure it like this, though I would have the exterior in silver, blue, white or grey. A colour like on this GLC is not for me, especially considering it gets sunny a lot here where I am, and dark colours don't do it for me and they reflect too much light, so the car's character lines disappear. Worse if it is dirty. I love how Mercedes-Benz silver, grey, and white look all-throughout the year; whether it is raining, snowing, sunny, or overcast. Hence why my C-Class is silver. And my feeling on black or very dark colours are not unique to Mercedes-Benz. Just...any black from any brand does not do it for me. Even Rolls Royce, which I have seen one (a Wraith) in black in real life. Did not like it that much. And I love black as a colour and I love how Mercedes-Benz does it the most, but still would not want it on my car. Just my opinion. The GLC may be my next vehicle next year, but maybe the Coupé version. I wresting with buying the GLC, the GLC Coupé, or the 2021 C-Class that has not come out yet. All as plug-in hybrids. I still cannot afford the GLE as I want it configured, so that is sadly a no for me. My dream GLE is about €103 000. E-active Body Control shot up the price, by the way. Otherwise it would be around €93 000, I think. Right now the absolute highest and tolerable price I am able to pay for a car is about €80 000. The front of the GLC and the closed intake you brought to my attention; it makes sense for it to be like that because this is the non-AMG (from Affalterbach) variant, so there is no radiator or twin-turbo V8 engine that needs extra cooling. And this is meant to be an off-road SUV first and a city SUV second, so that part is meant to take more of a beating in the unforgiving roads and in the salt and snow. It depends on how you configure it. You can make it more off-road friendly and rugged like this one is, or city friendly with the AMG package and larger wheels. Notice how all Mercedes-Benz SUVs are like that, which I like. I would not put the AMG package on any of them if I were buying them, because I would actually go off-road with them. I did this when I had the GLA. Amazing. EQ Power = Plug-in hybrid. EQ Boost = Mild hybrid. I would definitely get the GLC 350de. I just wish there was a 450de, which I can't find on ANY Mercedes-Benz SUV. Maybe it was too difficult to engineer it into the SUVs due to space or layout or maybe it made no sense with the engine's displacement, emission levels, or output. Or maybe demand for a 450de not that high. Or maybe one is coming. I am not sure. We shall see. Thank you for the video, Ben. I like the KZbin channel name change, by the way. Sounds great. All the best! 😎
@BenjaminMutuku4 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend the GLC Coupe. I don't know about its visibility in the back window. Otherwise, it's a stellar ride. I think it would be worthwhile to drive a whole lot of SUVs for you. Go into a dealership and spend like 4 hours. They'll let you drive whatever you prefer. The interesting thing is that this GLC 350e was out there in the lot gathering dust. I had to first run it through the wash, and then do the review because everyone was busy at the dealership. There is another black one w/ a black leather interior. I am hoping to start doing drives soon - first things first - build rapport w/ the dealership and then the finer drives will come later.
@hanangrove65063 жыл бұрын
I would like to know why you don't have a fog light, and Compass on the back rear mirror?
@paulsars2 жыл бұрын
How is this a 350e but new lights and interior? With digital cockpit and bigger lcd
@catalinakusto-jackson21413 жыл бұрын
How you plug it in to be charged?
@Pimptobizmal4 жыл бұрын
if its not charged, how sluggish does it get?
@TouringCar.3 жыл бұрын
May I butt in? They’ve made it a really smooth transition. You don’t notice the difference between electric or diesel unless you really push the accelerator hard, you rarely need to do this though.
@shajisam66563 жыл бұрын
This model hybrid suv not sales in texas?
@SDav214 жыл бұрын
Omg. You flipped the seats down with the rear cupholders out. 😕 Not good.
@BenjaminMutuku4 жыл бұрын
Trust me - that's fine. The designers thought about this because w/ kids, you can imagine how they will treat those seats. There is a mechanism that allows those cup holders to retract and that's what they did. Thank you for tuning in.
@paulsars2 жыл бұрын
This is the 300e in my country
@BERNIEO43 жыл бұрын
How come you didn't talk about how the car drives ?
@BenjaminMutuku3 жыл бұрын
I will review this SUV model if I get one. Plus full drive review.
@aussiegrrl58853 жыл бұрын
IT DRIVES GREAT WHEN ITS NOT IN THE SHOP[, WHICH IS ALWAYS
@moneyhunter60194 жыл бұрын
would love to see how it performs with a charged battery!!!
@BenjaminMutuku4 жыл бұрын
Definitely planning to take it for a spin soon.
@shajisam66563 жыл бұрын
This suv is avilable in texas?
@BenjaminMutuku3 жыл бұрын
Check the mbusa.com website for more info.
@shajisam66563 жыл бұрын
@@BenjaminMutuku 2021 hybrid suv avilable in texas?
@BenjaminMutuku3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure. They’re hard to come by. This was available in Utah
@penguin_ca4 жыл бұрын
This is not a review.
@BenjaminMutuku4 жыл бұрын
Penguin Thanks for watching. Care to add more context?
@penguin_ca4 жыл бұрын
Mercedes Lounge The car sounds perfect in this video. To be honest it’s more like an introduction presented by a salesman than a review.
@BenjaminMutuku4 жыл бұрын
Once I start driving most of these cars, the reviews will come full circle. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
@josemanuel59453 жыл бұрын
now model GLC 300 E
@aussiegrrl58853 жыл бұрын
🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋
@pumpkinpie782 жыл бұрын
Lemon
@BenjaminMutuku2 жыл бұрын
Why?
@anaquijano74004 жыл бұрын
How disappointing Mercedes! I have a GLC350e 4 matic 2020 and it takes 8 to 10 hours to charge 29 miles electric. If you don't drive enough the day before, then the battery charge less electric mileage. There's something bad with the gas tank lid and often the yellow engine light turns on. I have to purge the tank sometimes 3 times and close the lid to eliminate the warning.⚠ This is my second Mercedes Benz car and I believe you people could be better. Worst! Recently saw a video on MB AVTR model capable to charge a battery in 15 minutes while selling your customers with a very impractical car. Its a hassle! #mercedesbenz #ReadThis
@thomasn7083 жыл бұрын
If you charge using the standard 110v household outlet, that sounds about right. That's about the maximum limit of the 110v, not Mercedes fault. Even Tesla cars only charge at a rate of 2-4 miles per hour using the 110v (see for yourself: www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/faq#normal-110-volt-outlet ) Can't comment on the other quality issues.
@anaquijano74003 жыл бұрын
Greetings and thanks for answering. Changed the charger to 220v and the problem was solved. Now full charge in about 2 hours. For 90k they must include the 220v charger don't you think?🤔 I took it to repair because of the engine warning and although they said it was a sensor error and "fixed it", it continues to appear whenever fill the gas tank and disappears after purging the tank. I decided to leave things just like that because they themselves admitted that they have only 1 mechanic who knows how to work with electric cars. 😬 For everything else, the GLC is fantastic! Merry Christmas! 🎄
@randyofford23663 жыл бұрын
@@anaquijano7400 Hello, thinking of purchasing this vehicle. Update on your thoughts?
@BenjaminMutuku3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great EV SUV. I’ve been trying to get the 2021 model but no luck yet. I’ll create a drive review once I get one. Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing your knowledge on this car.
@shbt88753 жыл бұрын
I seen that two I was thinking it only took 15- 45 mins to charge 🤦🏾♀️
@aussiegrrl58853 жыл бұрын
The worst Mercedes ever Made. Google GLC 350e for real reviews, brand new Car had battery issues Ac issues at 7000 miles was in the shop for 10 day. Since Ive had it back been in 2 more times . The engine light has been on 9 times,. The Break Light has come on 4 times , the last while descending the Grapevine., The Dealer cant find anything “wrong” just faults codes, ??? Tell me its safe, Mercedes is basically “ we are so sorry, but too bad “ They did the world a favor and discontinued the car, shame they offer nothing to people unfortunate enough to own or lease.
@BenjaminMutuku2 жыл бұрын
I think Mercedes-Benz learnt from this experience and the new EQ models will be a stark difference from the past. Thank you 🙏🏾 for watching the video. I hope the issues you’ve reported are resolved.