2022 MERCEDES-AMG GLE 53 COUPE - The Ol' Razzle Dazzle

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The Mercedes GLE, slap bang in between the GLC and GLS, the conventional Mercedes SUV trio…and not only that, this is the GLE53, which finds itself in the middle of the GLE range itself…so let’s see if this is a true Goldilocks SUV
When this car came out for this generation a couple years ago I really like it
I thought it looked good, it had a great spacious interior, but the 350 with the turbo 4 banger didn’t exactly make my heart sing
This though…this fixed that
The GLE, in 53 form packs the most powerful 6 cylinder you can get. 429 hp and 384 lbft is what results from 3 liters of explosions arranged in a straight line. That’s of course with the aid of a turbocharger, but the fun doesn’t stop there
A 3 liter inline 6 turbo sounds pedestrian by todays standards and not befitting of something wearing the most successful 3 letters in F1 over the past decade
What happens, in addition to the 3.0 i6T is mercedes EQ boost 48V mild hybrid system which takes some strain off the engine to run certain electronics
But we’re still not done, there’s also an electric supercharger thrown in the mix just to be sure
All that power coming from all those places are somehow magically routed through AMG’s 9 speed, SPEEDSHIFT transmission and to all 4 wheels via the clever 4MATIC+ system. The net result, 0-60 in just about 5 seconds in my testing
Yes, hp and 0-60 are the things that sell cars today
Especially when those cars say AMG all over them
The thigh that I love about AMGs is the drama and usually when I say that I’m referring to the thumping V8 under the hood making all sorts of racket
But here, with the spun up 6, there are 9 things that take center stage
And I can control every one of them with my finger tips on either side of the wheel
If you’ve been following along you’ll know how fond I am of the 9 speed in these AMG and AMG light cars. The shifts are so crisp and the sounds it gives you. However we need to talk about the ride…Behind the wheel of this thing it feels like you’re riding on air..
And that’s because you are!
You’ve got AMG air suspension whichwill tighten up and adjust your rebound rates in sport and sport plus
And from there you have a really tight and disciplined feeling chassis
HOWEVER
You can just as easily dial it back into confort and smooth off the rough edges
And when eased back into comfort mode the car settles down and settles in to accommodate any sort of journey in the luxury, quietness, and refinement that you’d expect from that star…now let’s step outside..
Full LED lighting
Panamericana grille
Powerdome hood
Lower fascia very similar across AMGs
Air suspension
Upgraded forged wheels
Staggered tire width?
Upgraded AMG brakes
Wider fender flares
Front &rear
Turbo badge - biturbo for 63s
Classic melting chrome door handle
LED taillights are cool, chrome connector
Quad tips, not squared off
Rear diffuser
7700 lbs towing
Design
Posh meets rugged, but not the G wagon
Thought the design is very similar to the g wagon
Dual 12.3 screens
Dual grab handles trimed in ambient light
AMG wheel - love
Physical climate knobs
Materials
mention*
Tech
MBUX
Track pace option
Telemetry
360 cameras
Burmester audio
Car play (wireless)
HUD
Distronic
Comfort/luxury
Heated and cooled seats
Massage?
Heated and cooled cupholders
Pano roof
Space
You can get 3 rows in the GLE - don’t
2nd row is fantastic
More thna Q5, more tha X5
Rear climate, rear charging
Trunk is great without 3rd row so again…dont get 3 row

[@sonyafly]

I have this car. Had a 2018 43, then the 2022 53 and now the 2023. I got the upgraded exhaust on the 23. Love it so much! Makes me happy.

[@datway3582]

You rich rich huh

[@sonyafly]

@@datway3582 I wish! I just love driving. I have good car karma. I don’t lose a lot of money on them when I trade them in. The 2022 was a lemon and I’m in California (strict lemon laws) and Mercedes bought it back from me. They gave me deal I couldn’t refuse. And then my sales guy who we have been loyal to became the sales manager at the dealership so when I ordered my new one, there was no longer a mark up AND they gave me a very good deal on it so I got a newer, even more upgraded car for less money than my 2022. The 2018 I didn’t lose any money on except $3k because when I traded it in there was a shortage of AMG’s so I almost drove that car for free the entire time.

[@sonyafly]

I should add that I started with a Hyundai Elantra. Traded that for an Audi SQ5, then that for the 43 and on and on. I take impeccable care of my cars and don’t put a lot of miles on them. That’s my good car karma.

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Those who make fun of the car are jealous they will never be able to afford one or anything close to it. I'm so over the haters. AMG FAMILY KNOW IT'S THE WAY TO GOOOOOOOO!

[@tax905972]

Wrong. It should be a v8 .

[@sonyafly]

@@tax905972You can get the 63 S. It has the V8.

[@TMartins379]

@@tax905972 Then get the AMG 63. Its your choice.

[@garyhurley4828]

Fantastic video!......This has been my Dream Vehicle for over 2 years.....You nailed it.....Thank You

[@theshiftlist]

Thanks 🙏

[@adit1939]

Brilliantly done as always bruh keep at it the masses will come

[@theshiftlist]

cheers, thank you!

[@TheKinfofgame]

You have became one of my favorite car reviewer channel, bravo!

[@theshiftlist]

fantastic, I'm flattered, thank you!

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

And see, I got mine in 2022 and I cheat a little by saying it's 450 horsepower due to the EQ boost. Hey, don't judge me. I paid a little over a $100000 for it. In 2022 I've had some issues but all in all. I love my car and the engine is just amazing. Everyone tries to raise me when I first got the car. I did a little, but I'm too old for that. It's a luxury car that goes fast. They all have to deal with it.

[@expresscarreviews]

Great review 🎉 Looking to do similar reviews, any advice on getting cars?

[@theshiftlist]

i started with local dealers

[@expresscarreviews]

@@theshiftlist Same here, I’d like to eventually move directly to car manufacturers but don’t seem to get a response. 🤔

[@dkieng]

Thanks for sharing but I need to see this car comparison to the BMW X6 M series. Can you please do that?

[@theshiftlist]

I’ll do it on the sister channel, downshift studios!

[@peterfong2241]

Honestly I love these vehicles, but I don't love the sound of the exhaust system !!

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

I bought this in December. It's a 2022. Got all the bells and whistles at a tune of $104,333. I love the illuminated star in the front but had to do without some of the tech in the front due to that but I don't need assistance in the lanes. Been doing just fine the ole fashioned way. Love the red brake calipers but they are a bitch to keep clean. 22inch tires. Be warned if you get a nail in your tire you will have to replace it and the other due to the 4-matic technology. So it cost me $14000 due to that nail. smdh

[@Dexters.LaBOREatory]

14k!? Because of a nail in the tire??

[@user-um3fx2vk8r]

@@Dexters.LaBOREatory thats not possible lol, I have this exact same car the GLE 53. I recently had a slow leak in the rear right tire, took it into service and they said it was a nail causing the leak. Fixed the tire and was covered by warranty since the tires were brand new michelin pilot sports. didnt cost me anything

[@djohnson2369]

They got you! Last time I got a nail and they were NEW tires they tried the ole you need a new tire @ $484 a tire..I said put my car down please,I took it around the corner got it patched for $20 didn't skip a beat. 😎

[@philipsigglekow7828]

Red seat belts no way yuck !!! wheels look low class front grill needs to look meaner ...

[@pticman]

My Tesla model X long range can go 0 to 60 in 3 seconds (650 hp) it will make your GLE eat my dust 😁. It's worse if it's a plaid model 😆

[@sonyafly]

Ya but those cars fall apart quickly and don’t even have parking sensors anymore. And a powerful gas engine is more fun to drive. Go test drive one! You’ll see. :)

[@djohnson2369]

Just traded my Tesla back in.. They do jump off the line quickly, but they bottom out even quicker! It was cute for a moment but I missed my Benz and the luxuries that come with it.

[@sonyafly]

@@djohnson2369 Yeah, my friend traded in her Lexus for one. I was bummed for her. Even that was a better car. Just no fun to drive and very basic.

[@djohnson2369]

@@sonyafly She'll be back, the Lexus ride is one of the best out there.

[@htkhung222]

Model X 😹😹 nothing close to GLE bro.