2021 Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S: Ultimate SUV Reviewed + Offroad Test

[@giurcas]

If you launch it and it will do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. I did it 4 times in a row and it did 3.6 seconds. It's an amazing comfortable SUV and a beast when you push it. It's worth every single dollar.

[@racebannon2332]

I believe it’s the best performance SUV in the segment. I do 3.4 seconds routinely 0-60. It’s truly amazing

[@mmmmbi]

One of the best reviews I have seen with all due respect

[@mark_alexander]

I actually like how all of these tests are consistent so we can compare

[@mattmers]

I love that manufactures always give reviewers the most expensive model with all the options that almost no one will own.

[@darryl0harris]

Ya but I doubt many reviewers call up and say "Hi Mercedes, I'm just DYING to do a review on that base model xxxx".

[@unknownunknowns]

But in a few years those options would be available in cheaper cars. A glimpse of the future.

[@jamisonz3365]

Actually people buy AMGs. More than 132000 AMGs were sold in 2019. That's not"no one will own". And 63s is not the average "most expensive models". The top end AMGs are so different from those base models that 50-60% parts are different. Engine, transmission, suspension, exhaust, infotainment, seats, steering wheel. Everything is different.

[@darryl0harris]

@@jamisonz3365 Ugh you argue like my girlfriend. He made a general statement (which was correct amd humourous) and you refuted this specific incident proving nothing.

[@jamisonz3365]

@Darryl This specific video reviews GLE63s. That means this comment basically talks about GLE63S. (at least as an important example) That means this specific example here provide no evidence for that general statement.

[@elvismegabrain752]

best video ever with the best car brand ever. Mercedes benz the best or nothing

[@gamingfishguy3546]

Wow. Now, that is truly impressive, on SUMMER TIRES!! This must be Alien tech 🤔

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Not really, any decent 4WD system can do much more than you think on standard road tyres (or summer tyres). Most cars are far more capable than anyone expects. Then again some are complete rubbish and can’t even pass a diagonal test....

[@amm2472]

@@jerrymyahzcat but this car performed the best on that test even with street performance tires that means it has incredibly good AWD system

[@jerrymyahzcat]

AM M exactly what I said. If a car has a decent system it can perform well like this car did.

[@unknownunknowns]

jerrymyahzcat Don’t forget this is a 5500 lbs heavy car with summer tires.

[@gamingfishguy3546]

Stefan Unson That’s a good point.

[@bans4825]

I have GLE AMG 43 2019 and I don’t listen to music I just enjoy the exhaust sound.

[@ScottMcG214]

This video is a high point in a sea of “reviews” that are just walk arounds and feature lists or gonzo (albeit entertaining ) drag races.

[@Deetroiter]

Considering it has those street slicks on those wheels, that was pretty impressive seeing it make it up the gravel inclines with such ease.

[@giolats8179]

With three cameras recording inside the car, it was like we were driving!! Great video & review!

[@quaidmciver172]

Very thorough review on the GLE 63-S AMG

[@reallyfijateperocomocono1131]

So looking into getting one your video has to be one of the best reviews I’ve seen and different drive modes liking that comparison a lot! New subbie here!

[@PeatyR]

Wow! I was impressed with how quickly it moves for such a large vehicle. The offroad on the summer rubber is insane! So for a it's gotta be "Insane in the Brain " by Cypress Hill

[@keepushing333]

Spectacular review! Really helped me experience the suv while I'm still tracking the right one down. Subscribed!

[@chilofigueroa391]

“Your time is gonna come”, Led Zeppelin. Just happened to be playing randomly out of my iTunes library that particular instance at the Nurburgring . Was blissful.

[@rahulrane1658]

I am totally impressed with this SUV.

[@swinglow33]

For this kind of money, I get more use out of my summer home.

[@keepushing333]

For this kind of money, it can be your home year-round! It's not cheap, fully optioned, but it sure is awesome. The best or nothing....

[@liambassitt5919]

For this kinda money I think Mercedes anticipates you already have one😅

[@avincb]

FYI. Owner's Manual pdf: pg. 6 / #15. Control Panel: (w/Off Road Package below hand rest) toggle/switch - Manual Gear Shifting, Individual Wheel Control, Airmatic/E-Body, ESP, DSR). DSR can be set in 1 MPH increments. I think a version of the Owner's Manual with the same or similar information can be found in the "Media Display" of recent model MBs. I am OCD regarding unanswered questions. I enjoyed your review and test drive. Paying it forward.

[@hellokyle_]

Great review. Looking forward to seeing your 2021 Trailblazer and Tahoe off road video.

[@RohitVipat]

Back to Black ( ACDC - Iron Man 2)

[@iLLGT2]

Is race mode the same as track theme? I never hear people mention or see the car lower in race mode Thanks

[@theway3058]

Drove this car today. It was bananas fast. Wife got the G wag. But I might have to go back and trade my somewhat new 2019 range for it. I liked this car so much bette then the range.

[@SDav21]

I always find it funny when people think the ML/GLE can not go off road. They have always been good off road. During development, Mercedes takes and tests the GLE on the same off road course that they test the G Wagon on. So it always struck me that people thought it could not. It can it is just that people don't. These cars are engineered to the nth degree. You must search videos of these cars off road. Usually it will be older MLs/GLEs since no one is taking their new ones off road. Even the GLS is very capable off road. The off road mode wasn't there for just gravel. When the German's added the off road mode they meant more than that and they do well on normal road tyres because that is how they test it during development. That is why with actual off road tyres they become crazy capable even more.

[@CommonSensePlease-1]

On the 2021 GLE, the downhill decent is under the Vehicle button on the center console - left of the touchpad for USA vehicles. Press the Vehicle button then under the "Quick Access" tab you'll see a button called DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation).

[@strayedcat1966]

Why wouldn't Ya just" ask Mercedes"

[@0HOON0]

I'd like to see if a Trailhawk Grand Cherokee can match that performance on the cross cut climb.

[@theboogeyman2526]

Yes on summer tires too! So amazed by that.

[@saadtheman1]

Benz for life ❤️💪🏽

[@TechDealz]

That was impressive. Answers the question "why is this $100,000 more than a RAV4 Adventure model"

[@jpch8814]

rofl, this is an ultra premium luxury vehicle or were you in denial the whole 23 min video?

[@aidenp5768]

Why do people like you ask such dumb questions? The Benz has more power, comfort, style and overall technology is leaps ahead, no one should have to explain the obviousness.

[@jpch8814]

@@aidenp5768 This is very common on KZbin, you see comments of people in denial about Luxury vehicles, they probably never owned one or driven one or even can't afford one. I can't afford a Bugatti so I must tear down the car in order to feel better about myself.

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Maaaaaann that’s a lot of power in a sporty awkward looking crossover that costs more than my first house!

[@atmartens]

The Black Keys El Camino album would be perfect.

[@wallybandaqumayo6536]

Decided to give your video a thumbs-up because of that Marvel reference😁👏.

[@TWHISPERER]

Good to see you again. Nice review Thumb Up

[@sugarbear1225]

That thing is a BEAST 😳

[@davidevans2585]

Just watched your channel for the first time. Very good, I’m a subscriber now.

[@LateCloser]

The correct answer as to what to listen to is "Radar Love" by Golden Earring. When the police pull you over, make sure the music can still be heard. It's your only chance at getting out of the ticket.

[@ehitshamkhan4194]

Driving sports big fan from India....love all your videos

[@brittamartir1054]

Just saw this video - thanks for posting! My Choice of Song be by Queen: don’t stop me know 👍🏻

[@andrewzhuk8713]

It is that thirsty because it spits the fuel, not burns 🤣

[@genius4tru]

Awesome review! Subscribed.

[@zogadwoe]

As always, great video. This car took the off-road challenge without breaking a sweat with summer tires!!! Subaru, take notice. The onyx struggled a bit for the same challenge with all season tires and usage of x mode 1 and 2 while the Mercedes didn't. Of course this is the vehicle for the wealthy. With that said, I would stick with subaru because it is subaru!! I don't have to baby my ascent or if I get the onyx or the wrx sti. I wished the forester had XT with the 2.4l turbo engine. Overall great video but I will ask you to please test the 2020 ascent limited or touring on this same challenge road. Please, so my kids can leave me alone because they don't think the ascent can beat that challenge compared to the onyx. Thanks

[@niuhuskieguy]

I would say they would only need to take notice if they were playing in that price class. I have the feeling if Subaru was, the off-road ability would be just as good.

[@zogadwoe]

@@niuhuskieguy agreed

[@unknownunknowns]

With $130K, this 5500 lbs SUV didn’t struggle with summer tires. You get what you pay for.

[@jelguwop299]

Besides my own music and pre selections I’d def have to listen to some caskey as you should sir

[@snowysysadmin59]

"so this car is 131,000 us dollars" "so im never gonna own this car in my life"

[@lawnmowerdude]

Don’t forget about the depreciation.

[@kubanskiloewe]

same to me and most car buyers! Al these reviews of this exclusive shit boxes are irrelevant ! after owning over 20years of our german so called premium brands (bullshit!) i bought a old used Lexus and guess what....best car i ever had !

[@snowysysadmin59]

@@kubanskiloewe I drive a 2003 ranger most reliable vehicle I've ever owned

[@cestmoi2681]

Just emigrate to the first world you can probably do this through refugee status and then all of a sudden you get paid a living wage

[@snowysysadmin59]

@@cestmoi2681 ..........im in america

[@chovue2363]

9:05 for a spot on jerry Seinfeld impression. 🤣👍

[@coolguylstan]

Children-Robert Miles. Thats my song choice. I have driven on the autobahn listening to this and its otherworldly.

[@ALMX5DP]

Holy cow, literally twice the price of that previous GLE you tested? My goodness that's a lot for a midsize CUV. I know the AMG mill is fantastic, and I know MB has some of the best interiors these days but still that's a large pill to swallow.

[@aidenp5768]

Mercedes does not have the best interiors these days, it looks like one of the best but the actual feel and quality is poor.

[@CP-vg4vy]

BLACK BIMMER The feel and quality in the SUV’s is top notch. The new GLS, GLE have greatly improved in interior quality.

[@aidenp5768]

J MED I hope so

[@aaronvlahovich6014]

For the Nurburgring I would need to play Ramstein Amerika. Being that the SUV and the song would be in the mother land and Amerika lyrics translate more aggressive than Du Hast😮

[@XenoEXTornado]

After my ML, this is the car I'm going for, next year or the next.

[@christinamendrinos3163]

For 132k Of course it will do all of this-of course it is luxurious. Or I could buy a house.

[@mcalebeb]

🤣👏🏽 exactly.

[@chovue2363]

A house on wheels. Welcome new Mercedes!

[@ALMX5DP]

I wish houses in my area were they inexpensive.

[@unknownunknowns]

Are you talking about the ones in TX, not CA?

[@christinamendrinos3163]

This was in NC. We mortgaged it for 115k

[@MBUkitake99]

I'd love to see you review the BMW X5M Competition and the Range Rover Sport all 2020 or 2021 models as a far comparison to this.

[@MBUkitake99]

Awesome presentation

[@yoboogieman]

"Mjolnir".. yes! Rage Against the Machine.. yes yes!!

[@cmk5522]

I would definitely be blasting " I Cant Drive 55" by Sammy Hagar

[@theboogeyman2526]

Great review. That car is amazing!!

[@eshanmirash2456]

On the regular GLE models I believe you have to go to the car settings in the infotainment system to activate hill descent control

[@JayRay61]

...that song would be Working Man by Rush! Great review, enjoy your inputs.

[@fitzgoblin81]

Impressed.

[@pokerjk3530]

good review. I like it. although I feel it is a bit expensive. But cannot deny it is a great toy for most of the men.

[@ericpizarro3084]

Awesome performance. Very impressive. Wish I will have the kind of money to buy me one..... Not really.

[@emmiebrazil6138]

One day I’ll own this car 🙏

[@bupekaonga]

I'd probably listen to Aymo by Gramatik (don't judge my post millennial music)

[@timglascock5558]

Do you think it was the wider tires made a difference on the hill and crosscut challenges?

[@dunmadeayegbayo1732]

Asake music will fit into this.

[@tashingadekune9141]

Great review and well balanced 👏🏾

[@elvispink4792]

Hi Ryan and Team loved the review . Honestly I felt like you were reviewing a VIP lounge. Please consider reviewing KIA K5 mid size sedan

[@allanblack8635]

My 2020 subaru has all this... except the fragrances, my dog profiles those.

[@LionRunner]

Great video...!!!

[@animefanboy2308]

Walking on a dream by empire of the sun

[@alexguimaraes8284]

I'd listen to Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson while tearing up the "Ring

[@daviddenham7919]

This was a very interesting video. How hight tech can overcome difficult conditions. I expect a challenger to the AMG 63s might be the Porsche Cheyanne Turbo S might be a good challenger. Maybe you can get your hands on the Porsche for comparison.

[@adamca96]

Any chance you could compare this to an Audi Sq7/8? I’d be interested to see that comparison

[@anilbharat]

your reviews are amazing...can you review AMG GLE 53 SUV (not coupe)

[@johnwimer4891]

Fun review!

[@boxa87]

Life’s been good to me - Joe Walsh 😂

[@rondail5675]

Very impressive, especially the price tag.

[@raymondsecker2338]

I would listen to life is a highway in that car on the nurburgring

[@johnnymichaelnoobmaster69]

If a vehicle performs better than a Subaru SUV/Crossover on some off-road challenges, that gains my respect. Certified bonkers beibi!. It's true that this is much more expensive than the Outback, but that AWD is the shite, works so well, even on summer tires. Nice job Mercedes! Not the most reliable, but when it works, it works.

[@alturquanpair1723]

Can you tell me the area that your using for the off road hill climb I live in the general area and would like to see if my jeep renegade would be able to clear those tests

[@mikealanzo]

Awesome SUV, they really nailed it with the design! I'd listen to Billie Jean while doing my thaaaang.....

[@Lebowski5000]

I’d play, Bring The Noise- Pumpkin Remix By Benny Benassi, Public Enemy. I guarantee this song will pump you up!!

[@joelarson6884]

Any chance you will get your hands on a Model X or Y to test the AWD?

[@GaryGaryGary810]

QUESTION I have a 27.5 Stabicraft 7500 lbs fully loaded. Tell me about towing will that be a Problem?

[@yvasyliv]

Great review! Are all GLE 350 have the same AWD system? Would they all do as well off-road as this one?

[@drivingsports]

It's slightly different, but it should suit most buyers. We would love to get a standard GLE to test... but Mercedes keeps wanting to send us AMGs.

[@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226]

Just the best from 🇩🇪: gle 63 S

[@ScottMcG214]

In your opinion how would both the road and off-road experience been with the stock 21s rather than the 22”?

[@drivingsports]

More side-wall is always preferred for off-road. Not just for comfort but for puncture protection.

[@dinolaur249]

@@drivingsports Great review! I've been interested in this SUV for quite some time. That said, I own an AMG C63 and stand behind the high performance and reliability of the drive train. The all around package setup of GLE63 is spot on. As you attested to in the video. The hill climb that you tested seem to be effortlessly. I believe a few factors that makes this car great, in accomplishing this feat. Wheel base - weight - (which gives greater grip) - electronic lock slip differential + 48 volt suspension, height adjustments in milliseconds. Combine these fact features and you have a super car. I understand the technology used is fairly new. I also understand as to the newly 48V devices have recently been introduced in aviation. Mercedes quantum leap into the future. I believe Merc nailed it as an around round performance vehicle. Last but not least, pictures online of this GLE63, nice but NO justice. Last week, I was able to see it upfront / sat inside. The stance on this SUV in my opinion is incredible looking. The interior, again incredible. Ride quality is superior to most SUV's. Be it in comfort mode or crazy race mode. This animal does it all!!! As you attested to in your video, experience. And from watching many video reviews, comparison to X5M Comp. ride quality vs all around performance, its a no brainer . Lastly- the engine performance designed hardware, specific to the GLE63 newly designed forged aluminum pistons among other newly forged parts. Better H/W above beyond what is already fitted in new 63 AMG standard vehicles. A true formulated design (all boxes checked) for a beastly, sleeper of an SUV.

[@tylercala]

11:53 I'd definitely have to throw on "Panama" by Van Halen

[@drivingsports]

🤟🏻

[@brittonwatson6225]

Is there a version that not 130k that would be a second choice for off road?

[@douglasvieira9338]

I wish someone would go overlanding in these newer models like they used to with Merced’s. That would be cool to see it built up to go across the world they do it with landrovers so why not these lol

[@0HOON0]

I don't have the skills for a full send at the ring so I'd go for a track with a slow build and moderate beat. Maybe: Lucy in Disguise - Heist Money.

[@1989fed]

It seems, it made it easier, than outback.

[@samjang6097]

Wagner the Ride of the Valkyries as I drive with my breast plate (for my man boobs) sword and shield.

[@northface9]

“My Truck” - Breland feat. Sam Hunt DONT TOUCH MY TRUCK

[@k12doz]

The best song for the Nurburgring is Steve McQueen by Sheryl Crowe.

[@michaeljones5986]

I would play Jump! from Van Halen on the Nurburgring.

[@es0terra]

Dude..to compare this to a Jeep and suggest that people save money getting multiple cars in one...is simple misleading. This Mercedes cannot go anywhere like you specifically said. Yes it is impressive for it’s class, but It does not have the clearance of a stock Rubicon and will not be able to handle trails that need higher clearance. Your taping up the underside carriage is a perfect example why someone spending 131k on this vehicle, isn’t necessarily going to want to rough it up on any Jeep rated trails. Other than this, excellent review. Looking forward to your upcoming Onyx reviews.

[@drivingsports]

Most Jeep owners never do anything more challenging off-road than what you see in this video. For the rest... obviously they want a Jeep... or a new Bronco.

[@Tom28770]

Even so, if most Jeep owners barely go off road, they sure aren’t taping up their vehicles for fear of a rock chip. Owners of this vehicle will never take it off a paved road.

[@ilhommuminov708]

AMG cars always on top there is no other cars built As Amg cars !

[@ThodorisManiatis1220]

I'd listen to 5 minutes alone by pantera

[@adamsharif4589]

I completely agree with you But, i think the GLE 53 AMG with 7 seats is the better “all rounder” and its much cheaper! Its not as fast as the 63 but its still fast and its even more versatile than its bigger brother. Id go as far as to say that it is the ultimate one car garage! You should review that one if you have a chance! 😉

[@john2357]

I take your point, but I actually think the pick of the range is the GLE580, which comes between the GLE53 and GLE63. The GLE53, should be undermotorized and has no torque low in the revrange which isn’t perfect for a huge SUV. the 580 on the other hand has the same engine as the 63 in a lower state of tune with more power than the 53 and WAY more torque. It’s a bit more expensive but still way cheaper than the 63

[@adamsharif4589]

@@john2357 yeah, i agree! I dont think we get the 580 in Europe though!

[@john2357]

@@adamsharif4589 yeah we do bro! I don’t know which country you live but in some we do

[@arcforceworld]

you shoulda brake torqued it! That launch woulda made you need a new pair of pants. lol

[@tofu86oc55]

traction is a function of weight and friction. the type of tires have very little to do with it. limiting factor is usually approach angle, ground clearance, and differentials. putting AT tires on a venza is not going to help.

[@nolandderlugner1351]

what the clearence on it?

[@fr373969]

If I own this car, I'm going to play chika dance song 10 hours

[@collinsmute]

Great review. Correction: AUDI does have a sport SUV- RSQ8

[@drivingsports]

At the time we produced this review it was announced, but not yet available in North America. Thanks for watching!

[@collinsmute]

@@drivingsports thank you for correction:)