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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

2021 Mercedes E 450 Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfbhayjbqpjl7M Patreon Link: www.patreon.com/exhaustsportsauto

[@ksd8]

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.

[@stuartsilverstein4927]

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

[@angusp5515]

get ready to dump it before the warranty is up, then it becomes a money pit

[@Mousirelen]

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.

[@ResplendentRaider]

I must say, MB always kill it with the interior. The gauge cluster set up looks like a tablet and the graphics look like a video game! They definitely lead the pack with the newest tech.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea they are always best in tech

[@ResplendentRaider]

@@MeynMotorGroup yeah my next car will be a Lexus but if i had that disposable income or were leasing, you would be hard pressed to beat MB.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I agree MB is one of the best new cars to lease still a little pricey tho compared to Audi or BMW but worth it in my opinion. Lexus makes a phenomenal car as well

[@ResplendentRaider]

@@MeynMotorGroup yeah those beamers are ones to get as well.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

They always have amazing lease deals and can easily be put on swapalease

[@volvos90xc]

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.

[@officesuperhero9611]

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.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congrats! Great choice, yea I drove the inline 6 in my e450 review

[@amanjassal3781]

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.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice yea great Luxury vehicle for sure

[@amanjassal3781]

@@MeynMotorGroup Regarding the fact that the GLE exudes money and luxury, I totally agree. Although this is really subjective. Some people will find that Porsche Cayennes are the real luxury SUVs. Some people may even find Range Rovers to be the ones to exude luxury (even though I find that they're the worst ever cars I've driven). As long as you're happy with your car, that's what matters.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well said, it is subjective so people should buy what makes them happy because that truly is the only thing that matters

[@mackou812]

I hope you have better luck with your GLE than I have had with my GLE The seat stitching came apart after only ONE month, The AC coil went out at 5 Months , The infotainment screen went Black two days ago no Radio/Navi/Back up camera/phone . Ambient Lighting went out today. All warranty Items But The love affair is OVER for my Benz...

[@aman.khan22]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha that's awesome my friend and I appreciate that!

[@MrRensan404]

I love the interior and exterior design of the Mercedes Benz GLE. Exudes luxury and understated elegance.

[@ohmycar5304]

watching it rock crawl is satisfying

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I agree with that 😆 it's cool to watch

[@bngr_bngr]

I used to have a ML500. What a fast SUV, that V8 was amazing but it was a gas guzzler. My sister got the GLK with the V-6. It is a great driver and has a lot of power in the sports mode. The GLE would be nice with a V6.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Very nice my friend! Actually these new GLE models use an inline 6 now very smooth!

[@bngr_bngr]

Exhaust Sports Auto I loved my inline 6 on my M3. Thats a beast. Plus I had a Ford pickup with an inline 6.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That's awesome! Yea im glad manufacturers are going straight 6 again cant wait for mazdas new engine

[@volvos90xc]

The early GLE from 2016 and ML from 2015 has V6 302 horsepower engine for the GLE/ML 350 version

[@tajriantareq4464]

“Thank you very much for clicking on this video” ofc, I got notifications on man

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha appreciate it my friend, thank you so much for your support!

[@spxvfx]

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)

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I do agree with that audi and beamer are more understated nothing wrong with that I suppose

[@dieterschonemann4074]

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

[@Jimmy-ph8xn]

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?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea a 59k GLE is a dumpster not worth buying. A good GLE 450 the way you want it is $75k. A Benz is a class of vehicle where one doesn’t penny pinch. A Fully loaded Hyundai is a better experience then a base Benz

[@Jimmy-ph8xn]

@@MeynMotorGroup Would you recommend a Genesis GV80 over a base GLE or would you do a fully loaded Pallisade or Santa Fe?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I would go fully loaded Telluride but Palisade is the Telluride twin so I’m cool with that

[@marlenmolina4864]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congrats! Incredible SUV

[@DJ-rb3pn]

Marlen, did you get the 4 or 6 cylinder?

[@yvanfils-aime5850]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well this new GLE annihilates all the older gens so for that reason alone I would take the compromised 4 cylinder but of course in this class I would just pay the extra 5-6k and get the inline 6 other wise V6 is almost always better than a 4 cylinder

[@MrRensan404]

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.

[@martymartin7010]

Good luck Kevin, keep up the great content!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend!

[@RiseUp919]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That's awesome thanks so much for stopping by!

[@stevenscott6715]

A very thorough and detailed review. Thanks for taking the time to critique this Impressive Mercedes SUV. I Look forward to your future KZbin reviews!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey thanks so much my friend, humbled by your support!

[@richardh3587]

Never been a fan of the ml/gle class styling. I think this is probably the best looking of them though. In this segment (mid size luxury SUV with a 4 cylinder), you have the q7 and now defender as well. Of those, I think the defender is the best looking- especially with the white steel wheels available on the 4 cyl. Yeah reliability but let’s be honest most people are going to lease any of these.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea this is def my favorite looking gle generations. I do like the new Defender as well nice looking ride, yea everyone leases these reliability means nothing in this class

[@joelcrow]

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!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend I know these things are just so expensive and with tbe way things are now, I've even seen people paying like 5k over sticker very unfortunate

[@coolosmani6245]

The intro was good!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks

[@arturobarreda3286]

Always Mercedes...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

For what

[@TMan9418]

For everything

[@traderlincolnmitchell9786]

This new design is so nice

[@YouCanCallMeOD]

I appreciate you trying to be more objective.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks!

[@K1PS777]

That was an excellent review

[@eyeshezzy]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Very true my friend best lease cars ever

[@eyeshezzy]

@@MeynMotorGroup yeah... Because like 90 percent of people who buy it or can afford it don't even use like 98 percent functionality of the car, especially the off-roading part 😂. They just use them to coast from home to work

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I guess that's why they call it luxury, a bunch of stuff that you don't need but you feel nice and cozy knowing that you have it lol 😆

[@CarswithNash]

Very nice! Love the light interior, just a few too many gadgets and lacking 4-matic, but otherwise nice!👌

[@MeynMotorGroup]

These things need to come with 4matic standard. But yea epic SUV for sure!

[@teresaramos1719]

Thank you for a terrific narrative ...you make it fun ,factual,and functional. ..kudos Will consider this model for sure ...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@sukhwindersandhu2959]

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.

[@md8744]

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

[@phillingham3167]

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

[@theanimal400]

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

[@theodoreyoung8777]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea this is one of my most favorite looking new SUVs!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Exhaust Sports Auto Yupp bro I see why if I was to choose a luxury German SUV this would be the one 👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@theodoreyoung8777 yea bro for sure its a little tough between the S class tho haha

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Exhaust Sports Auto Nah that’s a no brained bro S class all day lol 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Kareem-yh1qj]

Anyone knows if it’s good on gas?

[@amahniogbonnaya3983]

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.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey my friend thanks so much for reaching out, I would love to check out your Infiniti products, thanks for the opportunity! Please feel free to email me or DM me on Instagram. Happy Holidays

[@schwarzman01]

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?

[@laurenboyer9985]

I will get mine next summer, exactly as you mentioned, I preordered with amg night package but unfortunately MB will build gle 350 w/amg package u til July 2022.

[@nickb4864]

Are there any Mercedes that have ALL packages added ?

[@Mdmc9738]

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

[@jacobsimon3311]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my mistake I initially thought those 21" wheels were part of an AMG package but it was a standalone wheel option. Doesn't really matter AMG is just an appearance package on this car anyway. Until you go to the obvious 53 and 63 models which are the only real AMGs

[@jacobsimon3311]

@@MeynMotorGroup exactly!! thanks for the reply

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@jacobsimon3311 no problem yea I should have corrected that

[@panthers865]

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.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I hate how they are neutering the brand with those FWD cars lol but it makes sense from a business perspective. If I raised enough money to purchase the subscription service then I probably could review it but we shall see. Need about 50-100 patreon supporters

[@panthers865]

@@MeynMotorGroup I guess I should specify some more. I’m talking about the actual two series coupes (228i, 230i, M235, M240i, M2). The FWD gran coupes don’t exist in my mind lol.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Ohhhh yea I assumed you meant the brand new gran coupe 2 series 😆 yea they don't exist in my mind either and shouldn't in real life lol. Yea I drove the M240i very rough ride had amazing dynamics but didn't feel that special to me. CPO 2016 Cayman S in my opinion is a better choice or hell even a miata if I'm honest

[@panthers865]

@@MeynMotorGroup funny that you mention the Cayman. I actually sold mine a couple of months ago and I’m looking into a M235i lol.

[@RambhaMKI]

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.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

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 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea bro its a toss up for me, big body sedan or the big swaggy SUV tough choice!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Exhaust Sports Auto Facts bro agreed 🤝👍🏾👍🏾

[@aidenp5768]

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.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup it's dumb but on 450 and up 4matic is standard but they should of done it on the 4 cylinder because this is what most people can afford

[@amandaavia]

Well for those of us who don’t need AWD, it’s a good choice…like in south Florida where there is never snow obviously and the rain is so bad but still doesn’t warrant AWD

[@aidenp5768]

@@amandaavia I driven down to Florida although that's true no need for and unless your going on dirt roads and on the sandy beaches which I do and advise anyone who buys a capable suv should.. its still should be standard and have a switchable awd like the e63 and m5.

[@FlexViral]

Wow beautiful car!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I agree I love it!

[@luxurreview]

Have you thought about Turo?? Doug DeMuro has used it before.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I have would still need to raise money for that to make sense unfortunately the Turo game in my area is trash no new cars lot older turds

[@luxurreview]

@@MeynMotorGroup Have you moved into the motor home?

[@kayjaysrjohnson8864]

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.

[@NMEofdaST8]

Have it and hate it fuck it

[@angusp5515]

@@NMEofdaST8 wtf

[@NMEofdaST8]

@@angusp5515 don’t like the xc90 sold ours for a benz

[@angusp5515]

@@NMEofdaST8 was considering xc90 over a GLE350, standard 3rd row and good safety

[@coolosmani6245]

A 4cyl is not enough. I think it should have atleast have a v6 or a v8. Otherwise this car is stuning!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Inline 6 is what the GLE 450 comes with! Great motor

[@coolosmani6245]

@stratstablos yes a 4 cyl is good. But i prefer the v6. You get more power.

[@cizzlen07]

I have to have 6 cyl. The drive doesn’t fee the same in v4s

[@masoudj1185]

@stratstablos the point of buying a luxury SUV/ car is to have something more than enough. I test drove both 300d (which has way more torque than 300) and also 450. Difference is very noticeable. 300d revs up and make noise which spoils the otherwise a luxury feeling but 450 moves the car very smoothly and effortlessly.

[@alengreen589]

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

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I gotta have a GLE 😆

[@alengreen589]

@@MeynMotorGroup why ?

[@JiTengful]

I'll buy one in 5 year used

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Better to just lease it new

[@SUB-Entertainment]

My 2021 gla 250 has same engine

[@otp3o]

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

[@fredrce]

the rwd it's discontinued now bro

[@MeynMotorGroup]

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[@stevenscott6715]

The word “basically” used like 500x

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad that was the sum total of what you took away from all this 🤦

[@captaincarl1603]

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.

[@CrisEntertains]

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

[@leonardc1303]

Kind of a downer tone to the commentary.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Why do you think that?

[@unbezo398]

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

[@mattrubin89]

Nah, get the GLE 450

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate it bro! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this benzo

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Exhaust Sports Auto Yupp bro can’t wait when I watch and soon as I’m done u know ima definitely give u a holler lol 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha appreciate it!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Exhaust Sports Auto No problem 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Excalabur50]

👍👍😊

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate you sir

[@globalinvestor7481]

Gle 350 is a disaster

[@johncorbin5332]

I just don't like it

[@MeynMotorGroup]

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