2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review // The $85,000 Bouncy Castle

[@hunyango2k]

the chemistry with these two guys are brilliant, this is how it should be... not forced, humorous, entertaining, throwing some informative facts, and best of all not boring. great job guys.

[@darksideemt]

You guys crack me up so much. Everyone says it but it’s true, you guys are the best out there period.

[@whoopstick0923]

This channel will blow up sooner than later it deserves it.

[@paulwalker1617]

Will blow up*

[@kanon_od_ua]

They will have 500k subscribers next year. In 2021 1mil easy

[@paulwalker1617]

@@kanon_od_ua I thought they had millions I had to go check again and see after I saw your reply

[@miami14680]

Way too much $hit in this car .. a bouncing really 🤷‍♂️

[@paulwalker1617]

@@miami14680 ?

[@komentierer]

I bet "bouncy castle mode" started out as a prank by some bored engineer who wanted to mess with the PR department.

[@alanmay7929]

Kommentator this is nothing fancy because bose debvelopped a better system than this in the 90‘s

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@alanmay7929 Uh, what? Learn to take a joke, kiddo. Also, this car's system is much better than whatever junk you are going about. If you want your junk, go buy it with your minimal paycheck.

[@alanmay7929]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII yeah moron i like my junk , i´ll leave you with your garbage on wheels good luck and dont be butthurt

[@patvikv4802]

@@alanmay7929 if I remember correctly the bose did work well until it broke doen, which was like every 3000km.... That was the very reason why we don't have cars with bose's suspension....

[@alanmay7929]

@@patvikv4802 nope the problem of the bose system was the weight of the entire system and not the reliability issue, this mercedes system is going to be unreliable over the time and very expensive to maintain

[@SolomonTheSoloOneDy]

8:00 "Is it a Justin Bieber song?" "...oh baby, baby oh.. " I died laughing

[@aalonbullard9320]

absolute GOLD XD

[@danielaltherr1229]

The transition to the off road segment with the lady on the radio was hysterical! Thanks guys for making my day. Another great review!

[@pinkcitrus98]

Just became a subscriber few weeks ago to this channel but now im addicted. 😂 quality content. Love James and Canadian Tom Holland 😂♥️

[@titanf30]

Mechanics are just gonna love fixing that when it breaks lol

[@joshbacon8241]

Which, given Mercedes’ habit of incorporating planned obsolescence into their cars, it probably will not too long into its life...

[@profcamp23]

The whole idea is monopoly- Mercedes wants u to come back home when u have problems; then they simply stick it in on the electronic diagnostics which is also designed by them- there’s a solution though pick your ‘ poison ‘ drive normally stop the show -off; turn up for your regular services and or buy & extend the warranty (not if your aunt is a certified mechanic) then you’ll have this road monster for all driving life and pass it on to your son or daughter then they’ll afford their bills easily with a paid up car - Cheers

[@gwcrispi]

They can love it all they want. For the first 4yr/50,000mi they'll do it on their dime. For the next 3 years and 50,000 miles, I'm going to pay $4000 up front and they'll do it all for that one lump sum.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@joshbacon8241 Uh huh.

[@Conman1112]

If it breaks ;)

[@ianmush8441]

Been here since the bmw m5 vs dodge demon days, it's so wholesome to see this channel grow so much. Keep it up lads !

[@tt-ln4mc]

Let's be honest here, the most off-roading this car will ever do in its customer market is when the soccer moms have to park in the dirt lot to pick up their kids

[@dontdoit6986]

Wheres My Pizza yup. I live in a wealthy area. BMW X, Lexus, and Mercedes GLE are the soccer mom mobiles.

[@tt-ln4mc]

@@dontdoit6986 same here, cant forget G wagons and Audi A5

[@GatesOfValhalla107]

Wheres My Pizza. agreed...but then again just like the E63 amg, where are you gonna need all 603 HP ? Probably never. But it’s just bragging rights and showing off from the German giants to prove why they’re one of the best

[@tt-ln4mc]

@@GatesOfValhalla107 thats true

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Yeah yeah yeah. You will trash-talk its capabilities till you get stuck in a mud pool on a stormy day and wish you had this car instead of your under-spec'ed vehicle! It's not about how often you use it. It's about having a vehicle that functions well under any given circumstances...

[@joshbacon8241]

*Everybody gangsta ‘till the GLE start bouncing*

[@blueskyhunter3914]

These guys need to be in TV. This is now my favourite KZbin channel

[@devongee1776]

Yo who elses mind blown after that speed bump bit

[@chiefdenis]

I already knew about that, but still mind blown

[@devongee1776]

@@chiefdenis hell yeah 😂 I mean I knew the car's suspension was supposed to be incredible and make it drive like a car but I had no idea that the sophistication went this deep

[@videoswithcay]

And those were the super annoying kind of speed bump too!

[@DJL78]

You guys are my new favorites. Your content is outstanding! ❤️

[@Lucidity108]

I freaking love how you've been cutting at the end xD makes me laugh every time. Love you guys, keep up the great work!

[@valdrinmehmeti]

00:19 what kind of a laugh is this 😂

[@SteelTimeify]

Sounds like tickle me Elmo lmfao.

[@abassi1173]

Would be great to see this versus a top spec X5

[@kingorth]

Love your intros guys! Your reviews are fun and relevant.

[@whoeverwhoever400]

just imagine the massive repair bill when those hydraulic break

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Real customers will have no issue.

[@DroopyLoops]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII are you angry at something or are you just attacking every comment with your pompous remarks?

[@dylanw890]

Bro... 0:59 to 1:05... Mercedes is killing it with their suspensions!

[@alanmay7929]

Dylan Wells you mean gimmicks if you want a proper awd there is audi quattro or subaru or even range rover or gwagen

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Great review because of the relationship between the two of you! Well done 👍

[@peterking3131]

GLE450 is totally worth attention of anyone buying luxury SUV. Do we need air suspension on this one? Yes and no. It is very comfortable with standard suspension. Picked it over Cayenne, X5 or Q8 without hesitation. Never looked back.

[@varunsambi2004]

Never underestimate good comedy and presenter chemistry in entertainment value of these review videos.

[@arim850]

Im just trying to understand how Mercedes can even upgrade the interior anymore. It's 10/10 on every model even the a class

[@OPMDK]

Magic suspension? $15k; cooled second row seats? Priceless 😁

[@rajasruji2476]

3:35 please do a comparison between X5 and this again. My wife loved the interior of X5 because it was refreshing for her (got used to Mercedes 2014 and other loaner vehicles in the past 3 years).

[@rajasruji2476]

4:22 can you please explain what happened there?

[@bebesito21]

I hope all the manufacturers recognize you guys as the most talented new school reviewers and get you all the cars to showcase on your channel. You guys and @carwow are my fav

[@27dmon1]

I just caught up on this one, and loved the roaming around Mosport off road. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time wandering through those paths going from corner to corner watching races. Of course, I've also seen the guys with Civics back there.

[@samon_kurowassan]

"This is where the SUV stuff starts to makes much more sense." Very profound! True

[@georgecostanza2695]

21hp from Eq boost is insignificant. What IS significant is the extra 184lb-ft of torque it provides.

[@eliasrifkin7187]

Great review. I love air suspension, but only while it is under warranty. Once it goes the repair costs will make anyone cringe.

[@ingodieterviehweger2762]

My dream SUV is this new Mercedes GLE!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Same!

[@senorgato70]

Saw this in the upgraded trim and it looked like a million bucks. Far superior to the X5.

[@gwcrispi]

The AMG line exterior package is a must. If for no other reason than to get rid of that gray plastic color around the wheel wells.

[@Mizaeducation]

There are alot of things to like about the interior but there's one thing I'm in love with It's the 4 air vents... Amazing

[@tommyolsen8224]

Love the new GLE🤩🔥

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Me too.

[@norsereal]

Funniest part of the video is at 6:59 when they talk about the SUV being equipped with "stripper lighting" lol.

[@TofaelTohin]

Another great video. Your guys are amazing!

[@haydenmills8858]

You should do a video comparing this to a 2010 M class

[@gwcrispi]

Just ordered our GLE450. We did NOT get the Warmth and Comfort Package, the MBUX Technology Package, the Energizing Package, the Driver Assistance Package Plus, the AirMatic Suspension Package, the E-Active Body Control Package OR the Burmester High End 3D Surround Sound System. IT STILL CAME TO U.S. $75,000! At some point you just have to say enough is enough. Most of this stuff is crazy anyway. We are never going to need to bounce to get out of mud or sand because it is never going to be in mud or sand.

[@M4ST3RX]

Guys, I love your Intros! Everytime very entertaining!

[@MuhammedAboobackerMABvideos]

Thank you for sharing this video .. woww superb

[@ilikespecialized]

Is this at the Canadian Motorsport Park by any chance? Looks very familiar to me as I used to go there a lot as a kid.

[@ThrottleHouse]

Yep!

[@Denis-mw9jy]

The only car reviewers on youtube, in my opinion

[@millipekmez577]

so after 8500 bouncy rides, you can start profiting off this car? red light district worthy!

[@missingremote4388]

As an uber driver; I'm nearly at 8500 rides completed. just over 5 years. No profits! I drive for the fun. Need to upgrade to this Mercedes

[@millipekmez577]

@@missingremote4388 do you also offer bouncy ride service tho? that might be a key to profit :P

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@missingremote4388 The GLE segment is much better and much more popular.

[@missingremote4388]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIIIA GLE would be nice. But it's not a real sedan (Buick) I like cars. I also have Suburban. The original SUV. It's more similar to a big truck.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@missingremote4388 I see. I understand what you mean.

[@swanblake]

Ugky exterior, crazy good interior. Would buy this just to bounce for street cred. Never realized GLE buyers off roaded there suv so much.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

They would. I see many GLEs off-road.

[@DayoAworunse]

ill never understand off-roading testing when the course is clearly defined with grooves made for the wheels already... Am I missing something, can someone explain?

[@Dannyf35]

They don't want to risk damaging the vehicle, that's understandable.

[@nikolasschefold8035]

Love the GLE, too sophisticated and luxurious!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

I agree. I love it.

[@abc67]

Great review. It's the first time I watched this channel but I am coming back for more.

[@samon_kurowassan]

Yes! It's handsome, we have the same taste. Others won't agree.

[@gebe8978]

I love how the incoming air is not canalized through the fake front vents inside the engine and towards the fake exhaust tail pipes. Amazing.

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

Great review as usual 🙌🏼 been binge watching

[@rajputthakur634]

The intro was hilarious

[@twfinc6855]

You guys are starting to grow on me.... Your funny clips at the start are laugh worthy lol....................I drove a GLE 450 one of the sweetest vehicles I have EVER driven. It was luxury, and the navigation is awesome it shows the corner on your screen in real time you are coming up to with an arrow its amazing !!....... It was hard to really be subjective on the vehicle though as I went in with my SL63, so I would have to drive one for an hour or so before I could really determine if I like the ride or not... I generally like a bit firmer sportier rides even in an SUV.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

7:10 I see you guys are comparing my two favourite SUVs. Very nice. 😂🤙❤

[@yas78687]

*Describing the comfort and suspension when driving over poor roads* "it feels okay..." 3:30 Okay.... So does that mean it's not smooth and comfortable? You can feel lots of the bumps? 🤔🤔 Was actually interested to know, and unfortunately "okay" doesn't seem to give enough information on the matter...

[@ThrottleHouse]

It neither surpassed my expectations of an suv nor fell short of them. Overall it was incredibly smooth. That particular road was horrible, and the vehicle evolved from smooth into just okay. From a scale of “if I’m napping in the back seat would this wake me up” then the answer is maaaaaybe. - James

[@ThrottleHouse]

It’s one of those things where without back to backing it with the competitors it’s very hard to say. It’s “fine” means: it’s totally acceptable. It’s not a rolls Royce, and for the roads that we were on (very bad) it’s good. - Thomas

[@yas78687]

Thanks guys! And overall really enjoyed the video! Keep it up! :)

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

'They see me rollin...' Thanks for the bonus vid - great content as always! When are we getting that C8 video? just bought my tee from your store 😅

[@charliemontero5217]

One of the best Suv full of tech and expensive don't even want to know how much it cost to repair it James is so funny and handsome

[@Tinrs80]

That opening!!!! I watched bout 20x😂😂😂👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾✅

[@adirepulse]

best review i saw, cant wait for mine to be delivered

[@kostaroasta]

Heyyy bud, what's the status on the vehicle? I hope it's treating you well

[@jansandberg9334]

What about a video on who has the best gear lever's on the market? 🤔👍

[@gwcrispi]

I am confused about the heated and cooled cup-holders? On the surface, it seems like a good idea. But then you think, when was the last time I had a hot beverage that wasn't in an insulated travel mug? Do they even sell non-insulated cups any more? What is the point of putting heat into the outer shell of an insulated travel tumbler? It won't get to the coffee...

[@aceofspades6667]

4:20 mark might be my favorite of the entire vid. Nope... 6:50 is now my favorite shot.

[@ShaneMathewPhilip]

It's amazing, how you guys combine fun and relevance. Keep up with the excellent work.

[@dr.nawafalenezi2142]

Great car guys

[@chiemekaa]

0:30 What was James really doing in there? That's probably the most action he gets all year!

[@freecatalonianow]

Has anyone understood what the person on the radio said...? (04:15) Just curious...

[@senorcactus8668]

That intro tho... 👌Masterpiece

[@proudamerican9503]

💯 percent right about the X5 looks better on the outside but the interior GLE looks better than the x5

[@ryansauer1373]

You guys are great, 😝🤟

[@perrywlam]

Haha love the end credit cut before the social media stuff.

[@m.h.3679]

I heard you were in a glc 63s 🤭🤭 when’s that video coming out?

[@alexmanosjr.4966]

Ok James, love the shirt where’d you get it please... & no I’m not joking:)

[@dash-ryan]

Entertaining as always! Yuri and Jakob have nothing on you guys!

[@pepstein]

I love both 🙂

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

Now that’s a lie but ok.

[@Reaper1008]

I drive these all day.. all from the GLE 300d up to the GLE 450. Some of the GLS as well.. GLS 300d up to GLS 580. Even the GLE AMG 53.. its really cool that even if you just turn the tires..the front will lower as well, guess just how it works..

[@AlainHubert]

Freeze frame @10:09. That stuck-on gauge cluster display looks really awful, even blocking part of the airflow from the vent, and that leather (?) rag that goes in between the dash and the steering looks also cheap. Not to mention how hard it will be to clean behind those...

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Subjective. Also, take it to a professional carwash to clean it, then. Simple.

[@AlainHubert]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII Subjective indeed. I even suspect that the real instruments cluster is still hiding behind that stuck-on display ! lol !

[@jiajianhou426]

no comparing E active body control and base on road????? does it make a different on normal roads?

[@imalec]

I might need to lease one for the bounce feature alone. The kid would looove it.

[@sailorthesailorman8151]

Lol the bouncy shit is going to have you at the shop shaking your head 😂

[@ASD-jb6bh]

1:40 the GLE300 starts at 4 cylinder the 350 is a 6 cylinder and 400 is a 6 cylinder with diesel and all do about same economic wise

[@niravpatel5994]

Hi lads at Throttle House. What a review. Fan of Mat Watson carwow, Thomas on Autogefuehl and the guys on straight pipes. First time I have come across your reviews. Very informative and entertaining. Will be following you from now on. So can you please help? I am trying to decide whether to buy an X5 30d or a GLE 350d. This is in England so the specs/engines obviously differ from the market you are showing. You made done references to X5. But I would really appreciate more of your take on this. For example I also think the X5 looks far better on the exterior. More aggressive,agile and imposing. I can live with the grill at the front. The front end for me is the only part where the Merc looks better as in UK they are all AMG line as standard. The interior front row of the Merc also feels more special with dual screens and more spacious however for me the 2nd row looks cheaper in the Merc particularly the seats throughout. Although they are nappa leather, the merino leather in the X5 which I added as an option looks far better quality. In UK you also can’t get heated/cooled cupholders, rear window sunblinds, heated rear seats and massage seats as options on the Merc but you can on the X5. Would really appreciate your thoughts as to which interior you overall felt was better quality and which had better ride quality. Cheers in advance.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

This is a tough one. It's been a month or so since we were in the X5 but I lived with that car for a week and had NOTHING but good things to say about it. Sublime ride, incredibly comfortable interior, more tech than you'd ever need. The GLE hits those points too, though. Honestly, best thing to do is test drive them on the same roads (which we have yet to do) to get a better idea. Also lease rates/finance deals will factor into the decision as well I'm sure.

[@niravpatel5994]

Thanks for the reply James. It is indeed a difficult choice. I did test drive them both and made sure this was on potholey roads of which, as you will know, there are plenty of in England. I thought the GLE was a bit more cosseting which is important to me, but at the same time it felt more bigger to drive and less agile in the corners. Finance deals here are actually similar. Did the X5 you drove have massage seats? If so, were they worth it? Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. As I review my own comments objectively, I think it is clear I am leaning towards the X5, bust just want to be as sure as possible I make the right choice. One final question is in regards to the leather you had in the X5. Was it that cheaper Vernasca or the proper merino with the quilted effect? If it was the merino how did it seem to wear? I know it’s difficult to judge over only 1 week but on bimmerpost there have been quite a few concerns raised about a wrinkling effect on the back seats.

[@drjeevarathnam2685]

I love the bouncy mode

[@bentleyspotter]

The dash and doors are MBTEX in this, which is vinyl not leather.

[@golfbuddy1969]

Hilarious guys! I saw this in white with a black AMG package on it, and it was stunning - much better than in pics.

[@missingremote4388]

It would look great with a waterfall grille. Like the Buick aveneir concept, alla lacrosse. All chrome

[@rve3394]

The AMG version will likely have it

[@missingremote4388]

@@rve3394 oh, yes. I seen the AMG grille style looks better. With the brilliant diamond chrome, Mercedes logo and single crossbar or wing.

[@221ddj]

The 350 version of this car feels awful. I did an extended test drive yesterday and the turbo 4 just feels inadequate for the size of that vehicle. The transmission seems to be a bit lost as well. The price as tested was $67K (US) and it had a 4 cylinder! I test drove an X5 afterwards, $68K, with the turbocharged inline 6...much better driving dynamics but their sensatec seats are not as nice as MB-Tex. I'm still amazed that you can get these two brands optioned up to nearly $70K before you get real leather or ventilated seating. I'm waiting on the GV80.

[@alpenjodel24]

Your reviews are the best

[@elliottmanning4116]

4:11 Surprised no one noticed the fake exhaust tips. Everyone gives Audi grief for using them, but this is clearly just an overseas design practice.

[@scotcarguy6736]

Great video guys, is that the GLE from the straight pipes?

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

This video was first 😉

[@ciocodeica1]

I would like to see a review of the new gle 53 coupe .

[@asafmenjivar7936]

well done fellas... love this channel!

[@stevesmythe8556]

No details on the 53. Not available south of Canada anyways.

[@negahplz1156]

Soccer moms would love that active suspension. No need to break for speed bumps to get Johnnie to soccer practice.

[@galret9899]

This is one of the few videos in which both the "regular"suspension and the very expensive suspension option, or E-Active Body Control, were driven. We know how it did off road, how did it feel when driven on the highway?

[@ThrottleHouse]

Unless it’s really bumpy you won’t notice a huge difference. The E active stuff just makes everything more comfortable. The sweet spot which we didn’t get to try might just be the air suspension on its own.

[@AUTOTVO]

Nice suspension!

[@hemalpatel4347]

Please compare mid size truck segment....

[@ferdinandhe5239]

one thing i don't understand, why the airmatic only available to gle 450 not 350 or 580?

[@donk9189]

Do u guys test drive each other ?

[@maddcrz]

Um, I love them ...like my forever mcm’s

[@CT37BN]

Bulbous describes the overall shape/look. Think that extra 15 grand for the e-active body control & curve mode is really good tech and a bit hefty, but then what's 15 grand to the rich? Mercedes Benz and Audi is way ahead of BMW with the interior/up-market cabin feel.