Is A 2022 Mercedes GLE 53 AMG Off-Road Capable?

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Your reviews provide valuable little details that I haven't seen anyone else bother with. It's as if you were the only reviewer who didn't have the manufacturer breathing down their neck. Take that as a huge compliment.

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks!’ It’s because I’m not a real journalist, I have a background as a technician so I just call it how it is. I’m terrible with words, but I have zero brand bias and truly feel all companies offer strong points and week points in their vehicles. I also don’t instantly gravitate towards exotics cars as being the “best”.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

@@SarahnTuned Stay away from exotics, please. The internet is full of those reviews. Your reviews are down to earth.

[@davemorris6747]

@@ahmadghosheh3104 couldn’t agree more. I love these down to earth reviews. I bought my type r after Sarah’s review. It finally swayed me to buy one and I have had no regrets.

[@zonedout6432]

@@SarahnTuned you also aren't biased towards Toyotas and Hondas which is nice to see

[@aspenyukon6845]

2:54 bulit in Alabama. That’s How These Mercedes Suv’s got the nickname “Alabama trash cans” 🤣

[@mikevee9145]

The most challenging part about working on a Mercedes-Benz is the diag. as most issues are in the electronics. When it comes to the nuts and bolts they're among the easiest cars to work on.

[@remlap42]

that colour is my new favourite

[@daveh9415]

So the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ costs €242K ($246k) here in Ireland, that's....simply insane. Interested in the Ineos Grenadier as a mix between the G-Wagon and Defender though.

[@Lee-tf2tp]

Off road, you gotta do one review with Range Rover or Range Rover Sport. Maybe even the new Defender😉

[@LAP1050]

Great video/review Sarah. Mercedes engineering and performance is excellent. Not a fan of the front end look of any of the latest generation Mercedes, that bulging grill is ugly.

[@3ducs]

The fact that Sarah knows what the inside of a cows stomach looks like is oddly titillating. New Hampshire coming through?

[@benztech6869]

Give it a couple thousand miles and it won’t start from the 48 volt malfunctions

[@mostcom]

is that an assumption or is there documentation?

[@benztech6869]

@@mostcom considering the number of them we get towed in Id say it’s documented

[@mostcom]

@@benztech6869 so what ends up being the common problem?

[@benztech6869]

@@mostcom depends tbh, 48 volt battery, painted over grounds points, software, 48 volt components shorting. At least those are the ones I’ve run into so far

[@bruceradford9031]

Holy smokes 🇺🇸

[@edwardmullendore2007]

As long you don't go to lake mead or pow it would get stuck and get gone

[@DaveP923]

Only Sarah would flog a $83,000 'mall-crawler' off road. Way to go! I too was impressed considering those 'slicks'. Great review.

[@SarahnTuned]

You know.. I was genuinely impressed by it and think with AT tires it would make a great overland rig! 😊

[@zfloz9895]

@@SarahnTuned because they have the best traction control. I remember having a 2000 CLk convertible,3.2V6. And I was in Dubai, and following Land Cruisers on the sand in the beach area, with the ASR turned off partially. And the sistem, just acted as a rear lock differential. Really amazing sistem!

[@bohlalenchabeleng1370]

Mall crawler 💀🤚🏾

[@Fraser-369]

I could be having the sh*ttiest day possible and then a Sarah video pops up. I know I’ll smile at least once…

[@kerryfry1857]

Best channel on KZbin hands down!

[@Yormsane]

At this price point, I'd rather get a Lexus GX460, for the sake of durability. That crazy-complex Mercedes engine would make me nervous every time I started it up.

[@SarahnTuned]

My good friend has 200k miles on her ML63 AMG and aside from a couple oil leaks that she replaced the gaskets herself it’s been problem free 🤷🏻‍♀️. I think it’s all on the owner that makes the difference!

[@Otterplus]

Garage Science ❌ Ventilated Seat Fart Science ✅

[@gregkloe]

Lol. We talk chassis codes in my business as a tier one manufacturer and I have launched programs for AAM. Small world. We also mold some plastic parts for that car, but that's not saying much. We are on just about every car made. Love your videos. Entertaining and I learn at the same time.

[@darrenschmitz2712]

The downward facing fins on the differential are to get them into the air flow for better cooling. Gale Banks Engineering learned this developing their aftermarket differential cover.

[@Mike-qp8bv]

Aftermarket finned diff covers have been around forever. Long before Banks ever brought one out. Why Mercedes decided to put the diff cover on the bottom is beyond me. They could of very easily cast cooling fins into the actual housing or used some type of external cooler. But instead they make the rear axle with a soft underbelly. Obviously it will never be used off road. This is just another reason why you should never take it off road.

[@blairbrown4812]

The Mercedes-AMG you need to survive Jurassic World. The fact that this Beast was half made in America is bound to piss Scotty Kilmer off. The supercharged turbocharged engine is all but guaranteed to finish him off.

[@geoffskelton2772]

I work for a company in Michigan just outside of Detroit...we Manufacture the speaker grills for this car...they are aluminum that has been laser cut🙂

[@_.Dave._]

ALright,.. that outfit,.. those shoes,.. I have no idea what you reviewed... I passed out for a sec.

[@williamconrad1087]

I counted 65 dollars in donations from the commentators. Not bad for only 145 comments.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

This makes my day! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to your followers 🙏 you are just the greatest 😊♥️

[@FrankUrsino]

As a current Benz owner and a huge fan of Benz/AMG, I really appreciated this review, especially the thorough first half going through the entire vehicle.

[@87Supra4runner]

Sarah is getting so many innuendos in there compared to usual and i cant wait for the year end mashup :)

[@77Mowers]

I’ll be honest, I come here for the comedy. Your videos are hilarious. A very close second are the mod / resto videos. I love the attention to detail and the modding process. Thirdly (is that a word) are the tech reviews. As you mentioned above, no bias so no bs. And you look at and point out stuff most others don’t.

[@ramonkeuneke2199]

Sarah and her off the wall remarks....I love it!!

[@FrankySilverFace]

Sarah makes an ntunedly accurate point. How many vehicles are built cheaply but priced like this.

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

New word to join heatilated! Ntunedly! Love it 👍

[@mostcom]

@@betteheadbettehead4800 actually a heatilator is a thing my house has two of them

[@TrumanBurbankFE]

More German car reviews ja? PS: Here in Europe it's usually mounted on the German Continental, Pirelli, Michelin or Goodyear but never seen AMG rims on Yokohamas, must be an US phenomenon.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Saturday Sarah!!! I'm not an SUV person, but that thing has a great profile on those wheels, would be fun to mess with people on a track day at a road course with it. Antarctica. 🤣🤣 Great review as per always. Stay excellent!!!😎

[@TheRoyalflush666]

I give you a 4.7/5.0 Butterflies score for how cute your outfit looks! 😍

[@eeblatter]

My favorite drive tester on the interwebs. However, I think you said Cadillac converter instead of catalytic. A Cadillac converter would put fins on it. ;-)

[@stancooper5997]

I was really hoping that you would call it the "McDLT" of engine compartments.

[@danoneill2846]

give it the beans

[@JayLepisto]

Nice job on the hill climb, Sarah, despite the tires having the traction of a Big Wheel trike. Clear, concise and captivating! What more could you want except a bowl of Charming Lugs?

[@lanceripplinger8352]

I about spit out my dinner from the jokes in the video. 🤣🤣😁😁

[@johngrimley3523]

That vehicle fits you well I think Mercedes should give it to you =)

[@SarahnTuned]

Lol yeah right, like that would happen 😆

[@trancemasterwien]

@@SarahnTuned We will sign a Petition!

[@nicholasherrera2641]

Sarah. Love the hair. Like the black skirt. Would you get one?

[@nicholasherrera2641]

Come to Kansas city. I want too here you smile. I will be you up. If you have time.

[@jasonjaskey]

Forget the car...I'd rather have the girl driving it any day of the week!

[@markanthony6332]

Awesome review as usual 👍 I know its probably not appropriate to say now a days, but nice outfit too.

[@neveralwayseverr]

Love your videos Sarah. You are amazing, smart, funny and adorable.

[@rhijengabino126]

😂U should buy new washing machine and Dryer coz everytime u do your laundry your shirt Shrink all the time!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 JK

[@cryptolockxrp2014]

That outfit though, well done!

[@davidhouse3871]

That car Lift is effin slow , It needs a a turbo on it. love your boots by the way.

[@IJTFILMSI]

Recently discovered your channel and am hooked, your presentation and personality make for an incredibly entertainig and informative video. Thanks for your hard work and take care.

[@SarahnTuned]

Thank you!

[@shabberplasm32]

I'm with you Sarah, I love green vehicles too and wish there were more of them. Like for example, the Bronco in green looks amazing.

[@ramblerdave1339]

More people would buy green, if the manufacturers would offer it in great shades. ( Just guessing, have been out of the new car market, since they offered 26 color options, each year) 🥱

[@mikebird3529]

I really love your reviews I find them very refreshing

[@ianprice2298]

That Merc-Truck must have a very competent 4x4 system to take those hills on those tires!

[@SarahnTuned]

Felt that way

[@ryancoles4456]

You didn’t say “Up” while it was being lifted in the air 😂

[@niklaswejedal463]

I was just working my way through your older videos, when this came along like the perfect ending to my youtube-evening! Yay! Also: full meat-ball score to you, for actually taking it off road. That's the spirit! - And you are totally right about the color green on cars. More green, now!!!

[@josephvarano3531]

Ok I know this is about the off road performance but that skirt is very distracting. Not in a bad way.

[@tobysurmann1936]

Love your videos - keep up what you’re doing! Because you’re doing it right.

[@eagles107]

Sarah, you're not possible...

[@flycorvus]

Amazing. I'm always amazed by your beautiful skin, Sarah.

[@jeremylaws7010]

Soooooo much to go wrong on that engine. But i guess if you can afford a 100 grand for a vehicle you can afford the repairs 🤷🏿

[@jaydibernardo4320]

Buy the extended warranty (for sure!).

[@mrwest5552]

Super Cute outfit you chose. (please keep hydrating)

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

The engine reminds me of a hamburger I used to have at McDonald's along tim ago. It's a Merc BLT. The hot side stays hot and the cold side stays cold!!!

[@captainwallard2788]

You look, sound, and behave (on camera anyway), ALMOST exactly like an old girlfriend of mine, and that skirt is fuckin killing me.

[@C1XX_TurboBlazer]

How is it killing you? 🤣

[@AdoraBelle33]

I love your outfits! pls start listing where you get em!

[@dinsdaleseven1627]

Skirt

[@deemo5245]

You are not wrong

[@donaldbarnes857]

I hope you Guys had a great time in Colorado

[@AB-C1]

Great review Sarah! Very thorough as always.. 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

Shocked it made up the hill with those Road Tires, Great review. Nice 👦🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁

[@garyworokevich2524]

Love MB Engineering. Adding stupidosity to my vocabulary.

[@danescottstephens]

Gotta ask. How do you know what the inside of a cow's stomach looks like?

[@frankbodenschatz173]

Great tech review followed up with the cute outfit!

[@johngittins6244]

Nice review Sarah ! It’s great you know so much about vehicles. Love it 😀

[@jwjr2197]

Skirted science should be a must !! Giant unibrow screen...🤣🤣🤣

[@dimmacommunication]

Diesel engines are top notch in offroad ,would be amazing to see a side by side comparison with a GLE 400d

[@SarahnTuned]

I wish we had that engine option in the US!

[@tensortab8896]

Too bad it looks like every other SUV made today (i.e., it's ugly).

[@user-um3fx2vk8r]

didnt know a toyota rav 4 looks like a high performance SUV...

[@barackmycat9448]

Very nice but Ragnar is more in my price range.......

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

Would take this over the G63 AMG anyday, especially considering the price.

[@kenjohnson5498]

The off road uses are usually used by European costumers

[@robertrohr3990]

What a fun ride along. You are dazzlingly precise in your explanations and way cute with your subtle humor.

[@Gritt982]

I kind of wish to see a Mazda in green, like a Mazda3 or something.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

That is one mean green machine that has lots of burbles.

[@Hiluxtaco]

I give this review 3.0 out of 5 Penguins. Points deducted for not popping open the rear hatch and looking back there...

[@g.8222]

これ程、素晴らしい車はありません!

[@JeremyKasperson]

A Mercedes dealership charged $7,000 for new brakes and rotors. At least they're pretty rotors and calipers for WAY TOO MUCH!

[@SarahnTuned]

Do them yourself.. I’d never let a dealership work on my car.

[@rixkafer56]

Green is right on.. my dune buggy is green ! Nice Mercedes for sure.. i will turn on my filter and just say very nice outfit .. 👍

[@gurnealsingh2012]

Hot and clever great reviewer ☺️ so question is this in coupe style or the BMW X6 40i x drive stage one tune large kit and Remus exhaust What would you go for?

[@rdublu8374]

YEAH!!!, Finally a car mfg did something to thwart the dirt-bag catalytic thieves from easy $.

[@doolittlegeorge]

Looks more like an Acura only *"the Acura is better"* been around longer, way less expensive to in fact own let alone operate...plus Acura is still mfg'ing the NSX. Does Mercedes even make a Sports Coupe' anymore? Mazda sure does. *Honda no more no* 🧐

[@klasseact6663]

That green is truely AMAZING🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rastamanl5517]

Like your new hair color 😍

[@kirkreusch8415]

This 53AMG or Audi Q7. Which do you like better of the top of your head?? Just curious. Currently own a 2018 Q7.

[@TheEasyeman]

Come on lottery winnings😎

[@45snakebite]

Uhhh, Mercedes Benz still sales the G Wagon in the US and they still manufacture the Unimog which is the larger utility truck in Germany. It has many applications from heavy duty cargo truck to emergency vehicle and more....

[@ThePeejRR]

DGLE Dark Green Locomotive Enamel (incorrectly called "brunswick green" by many less evolved folks). Used by the Pennsylvania Railroad, in certain light and angles it looked black and in other types of light and angles it looked very dark green. This has been your nerdy train fact for the day, take care now.😀👍

[@Ade_Wright]

Mate the Aussie Army has absolutely hundreds of Merc Gwagons and Utes, even 6wd so yeah they definitely make them

[@l.w.petersen7359]

Add options for Mercedes has allways been very expensive. Base-models are fairly poorly equiped that is why a Mercedes with the options you want becomes expensive.. Think that is a globel stategi by Mercedes

[@deemo5245]

AMG is just a way to sell cheap mercs with over the top engines Sorry but unless you spend all the money they are not well integrated cars. sorry.

[@philipalbee3540]

Sarah, " I would follow you to the ends of the earth!" You posses a Hutzpah of demeaner and vocal quality that captures me "Completely"

[@packers27]

Wow love the cute outfit?

[@ramblerdave1339]

Have absolutely no interest in Luxury SUVs, but jumped at the opportunity, to see one mercilessly abused. 🤣👍

[@baldisaerodynamic9692]

imagine the typical buyer of one of these....a poor rapper or some so cal armenian and neither one of them will take em off roading LOL. people dont buy mercedes to take them off roading because when off roading will break something, it costs a fortune to replace it. considering the tires on that thing, thats impressive capability and can only imagine what proper tires can do....

[@encinobalboa]

Exhaust crackle is most un-Merc like.

[@davidbaker3270]

well ya can be a very selfish hot bird at times abandoning the pit crew because there`s a merc in the shop the poor black and yellow guys didn`t didnt get any fun ya kill joy lol does perform well for a posh 4x4 street car me thinks

[@chrisdunham6119]

I just did a day off-roading in a G Wagon and it was amazing, the tech in these things is really impressive

[@jamesemcclure]

Thanks for taking it off road. It was nice to see how capable it was even with the wrong tires.

[@WhatAm1doinggg]

i'm kind of a layman but it's insane to me that an engine this complex doesn't have a port injector to wash the back of the valves. or do these have something similar to a catch can to minimize the blow by? idgi...