2023 Mercedes GLE 450 // Smooth as Silk, but BETTER than BMW X5??

Here's the very-opulent 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450! The 450 powertrain is a mild-hybrid inline-6 which is one of the most refined engines in the world. There is also loads of luxury and technology inside the cabin. But is this a better choice than the 2023 BMW X5 or 2023 Lexus RX 350??
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
4:50 Interior Design & Technology
13:28 Rear Seats & Cargo
19:17 Test Drive & Impressions
27:39 Pricing
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[@ryanfrisby7389]

Amazing review as always!😸

[@nickabbatiello828]

Amazing review on the Mercedes Benz GLE450!!! You guys are amazing!!!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, as always!

[@winstonl7814]

Wow that is awesome that this mercedes can recline in the back even though it's not that high end

[@tyalexander9005]

Love the gle! Thank u @carconfections!!!!

[@jrj210]

Great video for a great car! 👏🏻

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@ibz.a]

Great videos. Did you say how it compares to the X5?

[@gch8155]

I love this review guys thank you…awesome car OMG

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@atulyaop2803]

The gle is a nice luxury suv. Keep up the good work.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, as always!

[@surajgovardhangaikwad5499]

Excellent review as usual! While you review the 2024 model, can you please show a sound level difference between one that has the "Acoustic Comfort Package" vs the one that doesn't?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Hopefully we will be able to find two models equipped like that

[@josephpayton2055]

The GLE is nice. Its a great all around luxury SUV. When you compare to the X5 in which u guys just recently posted, they are quite frankly similar in many ways, as you would expect from german luxury SUV’s. However i think the GV80 3.5T stands on top in terms of overall value and luxury. This is just as good as the germans. in terms of customer loyalty and considering the GLS is one of the if not the best selling that Mercedes has in its lineup, and u can really see that. U see more of these than GLS’s on roads.

[@jayvoltron83]

Great mid luxury suv. I have 2020 version :) my mpg 26 high/city

[@gardy4390]

I have this one & love it ,would never buy a different car .Go Mercedes.

[@jeremysantaana859]

Love the Mercedes GLE SUV 😍🔥

[@nickstark8640]

Unfortunately due to the continuing Chip shortage, Mercedes isn’t offering the High-End Sound System as an option in 2023.

[@ronaldlamascus1944]

Good review as well was your review on the new X5. However, I still prefer my Q7 Prestige overall.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, Ronald!

[@MT-xl8jy]

Gross

[@sperrin198787]

Have this near exact spec, but with the night package (which I think makes a huge difference) and it's a 53. Only complaint I have is that CarPlay doesn't fill the whole screen, which is such a waste. Otherwise I'm 1 year out and it's been perfection.

[@borghorsa1902]

Is it a "soccer mom " car, will it fit a young person?

[@sperrin198787]

@@borghorsa1902 I mean, I’m late 30s and I enjoy it, ha. X5 is great as well, I test drove both. Already have an m440i, so I wanted a more luxurious feeling daily driver. If you get the night package and amg exterior line, I think it looks like a beast on the road. Tires are super wide in the back, has a great presence.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My favorite German SUV! Nice review bro.

[@oranges324]

Same

[@rival121]

You both need to get out more and expand your horizons.

[@mcesarey]

Great SUV and good review...The bird poop was a little distracting though

[@darriontunstall3708]

I really really love the Mercedes GLE, it’s very nice! I love all Mercedes, it’s worth the money

[@JijiEnt22]

Review the GLE coupé model👀

[@gestebu]

Hey brothers. Another great review with details not found elsewhere. I was surprised at the sound level reading. I didn't hear you mention having the acoustic package on your tester so maybe that would help but, if I recall, the X5 had a sound level reading of 51 and the QX60 came in at 54.

[@Jassman3536]

I just watched their X5 video and I believe they said it was 54. Looking at the X5, GLE450 and Q7.. Have a 21 Q5 to trade in and they gave us a 22 SQ5 as a loaner for warranty recall. The wife just loves it..vroom vroom per her..lol...but we need more room. tough decsions.

[@MT-xl8jy]

X5. Was 51

[@musicandmusic9796]

120k in Canada as optioned, also I will strongly advise to option for airmatic and soft closing door. Also it is a bit sluggish to be honest, for the money I will buy next time 53 as it is completely different vehicle- similar on paper nothing close in the real world

[@astroyt5398]

Nice job! And I love cars and this might be the perfect channels for me! If any robux scam bots copy then they suck

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@tmyere.]

Does it got offroad assistance/bounce mode?

[@drewyager4020]

Hello. What’s that third button with the seat heaters and coolers? Never seen that before!!

[@CarConfections]

That allows you to control the passenger seat with the driver seat controls

[@colechapman6976]

I don't get why they have to add those ugly handrails near the gear selector. It just clutters that space up and I doubt anyone will mind if they removed it.

[@robertaburo89]

Just bought a 2024 Mercedes Gle 350 for my wife. How can I activate the lane keeping assist?

[@hellkitty1014]

Beautiful SUV, and I hate to say it, but that BMW X5 a few days ago just seemed more special than this. While the interior is nice on this MB(love the matte American walnut), but the BMW seems just a bit more elevated. Especially considering the BMW includes the amazing B58 I-6 as standard, while MB forces buyers to option theirs in.

[@mondee5758]

Agreed

[@ianlee5008]

The 350 is what actually sells the best. It gives people an option to get in to a GLE at lower price point.

[@EastWood2004]

@@ianlee5008Isn’t it a 4cyl? I am driving an M50i v8.

[@lindagreen2442]

Yell.. me and friend brought new cars she BMW 5 me gle 450 I will say the BMW is nice but some of the parts look cheap… the bell n whistles are outstanding.. the luxury u can not beat the Mercedes it’s sing luxury

[@arturobarreda3286]

Always Mercedes….

[@josephpayton2055]

There is so many vehicles in this class that I seem to find myself separating the 3 row models to the 2 row models. Cuz this class of vehicle is pretty confusing with so many luxury suvs. Btw can see a comparison between this GLE450 and the GLS450. Just to see like which one is better for your money when you guys get a chance?

[@Carfan678]

$15-20k more expensive and a 3rd row pretty much it 😂 same power train identical front dashboard design, different headlights and taillights what makes it even more confusing is that the gle can now be optioned with a 3rd row, couldn’t before u had to buy the GLS. If ur never gonna use the 3rd row or rarely for little kids the gle will be good enough if ur gonna use the 3rd row everyday and try and put adults back there get the GLS

[@GauravLalwani55]

Love your videos. Is there a reason you do not review land rovers?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We don't work with the company yet but we are looking to add more new brands in the new year!

[@markovwms]

I’d like to this the LandRover Discovery is on the same class as this vehicle and it has power 2nd row seats

[@TheVcm060]

@CarConfections What has the better ride quality for comfort and cruising: GLE with air suspension, Q7 Prestige with air suspension or X5 with their air suspension?

[@monique6575]

What color is this? It's beautiful!

[@RGF1749]

I notice this GLE 450 has rear window shades, however I don’t see that as an option for the GLE 450 on Mercedes’ website. Only the GLE 580 seems to have that option. Is it perhaps part of a package?

[@joshbrar7089]

It is an option!

[@Troy-fv9uq]

When your order from the dealer they always have more options you can add.

[@gertstolk]

I could not help noticing the bird droppings on the driver's side door 🤭

[@OHW313]

Holy shit ! That means the host is either blind or doesn't give a damn-- I'm sure MB gives a damn, afterall it says something about ATTITUDE !?! Was the host too lazy to reshoot that clip ? Almost as though he was not going to allow some bird poop to interrupt his momentum-- nothing like having one's priorities straight-- I bet Mercedes appreciates his caring attention to detail.

[@christianbryant5617]

I’d rather a Q7 or X5.. just my preference

[@paulo7200]

Herb Baumiester sound system!

[@edysinsimon8646]

The straight 6 cylinder engine from BMW is still the winning engine in the straight 6 segment!

[@konstantinkennedy2244]

Is that what you have?

[@peterking3131]

Why? Not my experience after X5 the MB Inline 6 is at least as good if not better for multiple reasons. Lower consumption and excellent integration of mild hybrid.

[@manofsesame3024]

B58 is better when it is equipped in sedans but on SUVs it will be a different story

[@flipturn5998]

Great review, gentlemen!! FYI, the panoramic roof is manufactured in Lexington, KY!!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We were not aware of that, interesting!

[@chasesodistic9056]

Is there any difference between 2022 and 2023 Mercedes GLE 450?

[@yes8032]

Still looking very fresh to fight the X5

[@Carfan678]

To be fair neither of them have had their mid cycle refreshes yet

[@supastah68]

I have a GLE63. Love it. Soon as the warranty is up, it’s gone.

[@wallyklejka5754]

Why? Is it giving you problems?

[@TaiwanGolfer]

@@wallyklejka5754 Ya don't wanna own MB (or BMW) outside of warranties.. a minor problem can easily set you back $3k+. Air suspension.. $4k EACH corner.

[@wallyklejka5754]

@@TaiwanGolfer I know but almost all luxury cars are having the air suspension now.

[@peterking3131]

Can't you extend it? I did 95k on mine 450 with maxed up warranty. No complaints.

[@peterking3131]

@@TaiwanGolfer Basically when you shell out 120+k, this is part of the game. Still AMG 63 is one of better top luxury SUVs out there. Congrats to lucky owner.

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line!

[@robertwheaton4115]

I leased the GV80, after about 4 days on the lease, it had more raddles than a wagon wheel, i turned it in paid off my 3 year lease and ran back to Mercades for the 5 Benz, NOTHING comes close to the Luxury Mercades Benz supplies, NOTHING

[@victornava6981]

Wow that’s crazy man! Glad you found yourself back at Mercedes

[@Trucker2083]

I hope GLE is as reliable as ML series ML was probably most reliable Mercedes

[@Carfan678]

Sorry to disappoint but that’s the GLC now the GLE is actually one of Mercedes more problematic models

[@harrys5013]

Correct, this vehicle is not reliable. I have the same vehicle with the 350 engine.

[@bonkersvideos6073]

Gle was rated worst reliable car in 2022 lol 😅

[@peterking3131]

Don't know, as I had no issue during 3 years with high 30k+ per year mileage. Reliable as Leopard 2 tank.

[@Troy-fv9uq]

@@Carfan678 I think this is the 4th or 5th year of this generation. They have had to fix many of the issues by now.

[@VisualObserver]

I love everything in the car except the gear.

[@jamesaddie4895]

Why bother with turning up the music, we really can't tell if it's good or not.

[@SelNal]

GLE definately has bigger leg room than X5

[@bq-9238]

0:11 great side view of the car.

[@vishtux7]

It looks very nice. Hard call between this and X5 but based on Consumer Report analysis based on owner’s ownership experience the GLE is the worst luxury SUV you can buy. X5 however shines in that analysis.

[@Numi_1996]

I drove x5 and now gle450. Gle450 is better by far

[@MT-xl8jy]

Breakdowns dummy

[@manofsesame3024]

@@Numi_1996 that really depends on which generation of the cars you are driving. A new GLE is certainly better than an F or E generation X5 but may not be better than an G generation

[@ss-fc2fh]

How is this considered a "cross over"?

[@abdulmussa8304]

Porsche cayenne s please.

[@katmanjenks1961]

What happens when/if the gauge cluster fails😼

[@peterking3131]

I f fails badly replace it. Not excessively difficult thing to do.

[@Maxlly]

THERE'S NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2022 AND 2023. ALWAYS CHANGE YOUR CARS EVERY 5 YEARS. THAT'S WHEN MAJOR CHANGES TAKE PLACE IN ALL THE BRANDS .

[@peterking3131]

Less often you change the less you lose, for sure. MB can be surely driven for 5+ years.

[@peterking3131]

Why 5 years?? My last car lasted 10 years without major issue or at least 7 years with MB extended warranty for those concerned. The biggest rip-off is always to change cars every 3 years.

[@showmickzaman3606]

No 2nd row climate control?

[@yaweichen9773]

why does the third row exist? Such a design nightmare.

[@manofsesame3024]

I thought the 3rd row is optional. But if you buy the car from dealers in stock they are usually pre-installed for display

[@johnaghadiuno]

the front end legroom is too small. a tall person would not fit in. Try and get a 6'3 or 6'4 tall person under the wheels. its ridiculous.

[@peterking3131]

Oh no man, I am 6'4" plenty of space there. Maybe for some extra long legs closer to 6'6" but can't imagine shortage of space.

[@johnaghadiuno]

@@peterking3131 The front legroom is 40 in. There is no way anyone with long legs can fit in there. Also my wife drives a 2018 GLA with front legroom of 41.7 which I can barely squeeze in when I have to drive it but is manageable if you push the seat all the way down and the steering all the way up. Any reason why a bigger and more modern version has a shorter legroom? I think it would be nice if they can have a 2-row option with plenty of space, then a 3-row SUV that is cramped. Those who want 3 rows can buy it and those who dont need it dont have to sacrifice space for a 3rd row they will never use.

[@johnaghadiuno]

In any case, as much as I love Mercedes, I am now looking at the midsized 2022 Lexus RX 350 , The new Pathfinder and Lincoln Aviator; all of which have a minimum of 44in front legroom.

[@pumbaa1303]

Beautiful SUV, but X5 is still top of its class, its engine is built to last. Look at the consumer reports satisfaction rating.

[@rival121]

Night and day better! Agreed!

[@andrewalexander1086]

I have the new X5 3.0D M Sport your right fantastic car but trading in for the GLE 400D AMG just as a change. My X5 is 3 years and 4 months old nothing wrong with it never given me an issue.

[@peterking3131]

BMW fans are more fanatical about their cars. Driven X6, X5 for years, than switched to GLE 3 years ago. Fantastic car overall.

[@josephpayton2055]

I just dont get why german brands put third rows in vehicles that just aren’t meant for it. Bmw does it as well as VW. Genesis with the GV80. Thats what the purpose of the GLS serves. Yes, it maybe used occasionally but lets be for real now. Are people really buying the third row for its use or because they want the second row extra goodies😬. I mean it takes away from cargo space kind of and then when you are using the 3rd row it becomes claustrophobic for some people. U see Lexus canceled RX-L for the new generation. because it was not meant for a 3rd row. Which is why we have a replacement which is the upcoming TX. I just don’t see the purpose of spending extra cash on a very tight third row when im quite sure for people who are buying this can at least get a base GLS. They’re not to far off in price

[@isimonsez]

Most people don't have 4-5 kids where a 3rd row is a requirement but it's nice to have for an occasional short drive with someone who has a kid or two under 5ft tall

[@tarynwilloughby-williams5948]

Agree. The GLS is a massive car to drive if you don’t always need the 3rd row

[@MusicLuv80]

I did not liked the headrest on this suv. It was not comfortable at all.

[@Fatimabtw]

Is it only me or someone else felt the same way that BMW interior looks way much better than Mercedes? I felt like Mercedes interior looks outdated. Same for exterior look.

[@peterking3131]

Absolutely not when you are inside. Fabulous looking interior and zillion options to make it very indvidual.

[@tencargarage]

WHO BUILT IT

[@zacharysmith7872]

Cayenne s all day every day

[@peterking3131]

Cayenne is missing a lot in smoothness and comfort for daily driving. Porsche is slightly better for sportive or aggressive driving, but who needs that in 99% of driving situations?

[@JijiEnt22]

No trim level reviews? 1:03

[@bradcolby3624]

Beautiful vehicle, unfortunately predicted reliability is sub par

[@skrem23]

Completely false. I currently have a GLE AMG 53, and have never had a single issue with it. Nor have I had any issues with any of the Mercedes Benz vehicles I have owned in my life.

[@peterking3131]

78k on mine. Never a single issue on the 3 years old, heavily driven car. Sorry mate to disappoint you, but you probably just got a lemon or read too much of false info on Internet.

[@gman3013]

I just bought a GLE 450 and I am a little nervous. It’s feels incredible. Is it unreliable?

[@gman3013]

I just bought one. Love it

[@peterking3131]

@@gman3013 I did 78 k miles, absolutely no problems, will keep it for 2-3 more years. Any car has haters on the Internet and Benz stands behind their cars.

[@harrys5013]

Lease a GLE and buy or lease a Lexus RX.

[@kaywho5542]

2023 lexua rx 350 luxury package is awful. The car doesn't have a luxurious interior now following the redesign. Feels very cheap sitting in car.. not even wood on doors now. Cheap plastic. Soft touch paper then.

[@user-qj3cc6og1s]

空調関係の操作スイッチは、個別にされている方が良い。タッチバネルが、故障すると使用出来なくなる。この形は、変えないで下さい。

[@alejandrobarredo4518]

Nice car but why would you do a car review with bird crap on it?

[@CarConfections]

We were waiting but you never showed up to clean it up 🙄

[@globalinvestor7481]

Nice design but quality of Mercedes has gone down. Service is terrible

[@peterking3131]

Not from my experience in the last 3 years with GLE450. 77k miles and nothing bad ever happened to this car, except small quirks rectified by MB dealership.

[@8MunchenBayern8]

Mine works great, don’t believe all the bs you see on the internet.

[@roccoborsini9731]

First

[@OHW313]

A column mounted gear shift lever !?! I thought I'd seen the last of that sort of old, old man technology-- how disappointing, especially coming from Mercedes. Big , stupid backward moving DEAL BREAKER !?! It is bad enough on the big GM suv's-- why would MB copy such tastelessness ? BORING !!!!!!😢😮😂

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

You're missing half the story - for just getting into Park, Drive, Neutral, they've had the column-mounted lever for more than a decade. Then there are paddle shifters on the wheel for up and down shifting which work really nicely and in real time, no lag. Besides I never bought my Benz SUV's for anything but carrying a lot of stuff and doing it comfortably and my GLE 450 has just as much power when I need it as the best X5 and way better build quality. For performance I have a GT3 - manual tranny.

[@chris5103]

Bro the interior of this is atrocious. Wow.

[@gestebu]

At least they minimized the use of gloss black trim. None that I could see on the center console. Compare to BMW and Audi.

[@rival121]

This car is complete garbage in its base form. The 4 cyl cannot pull this vehicle and the infotainment is awful! Outside of interior space, The X5 steamrolls this car in every single way!

[@peterking3131]

Actually not, 450 does around 5.2 s 0-60 and with JB4 (simple inexpensive mapping upgrade) it achieves better acceleration then stock AMG53 (around 4,7 s). Even though I drive, from time to time I enjoy the feel of its power. Talking as previous owner of X5 and X6 (V8). It is not inferior. 350 is indeed a bit slow, but its price compensates for that.

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

Actually the X5 has lousy cheap feeling build quality, less cargo space by far (and some of us buy these UTILITY cars with this in mind) and the newest X5's are effing hideous with the latest grills and other crap styling cues.

[@rival121]

@@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh Actually you are WRONG!

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

@@rival121 Stating a preference is not WRONG - wanker hahahahahahaha. I've driven both the X5 and the GLE 450 and I bought the GLE because of all those reasons and more, and not regretted it for a second. And I've had BMW's and Merc's and still do so it's not like I have a bias. Go cry yourself to sleep now 🤡

[@peterking3131]

Benz is still the king in this segment. 450 is truly magnificent, engine can be easily tuned to 430HP (JB4 is probably the best bet) without risk to the powertrain. Can't ask for more.

[@isimonsez]

I prefer man made leather. The thought of animal skin is 🤮 nappa is worse... they had to slaughter a calf ... people act as if man made leather is the cheap vinyl of the 1980s

[@Carfan678]

Nothing and I mean nothing beats the quality of nappa though it’s so damn soft and nice 😂

[@Carfan678]

A rolls Royce sounds like ur worst nightmare 😂😅

[@peterking3131]

This is way to go. Eco friendly materials and not slaughter. Thank you brother.

[@airmanma]

It's a fancy Volkswagen. Just buy the volkswagen and save a ton of money.

[@peterking3131]

Then you drive VW. Nothing against, but buy Toyota better.

[@airmanma]

@@peterking3131 I own Subarus actually. Better than Toyotas. Toyotas are boring old lady cars.