Mercedes AMG GLE 53 2021 SUV - In-depth Guide

The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 is a practical Mercedes SUV in disguise! It features a very fast 3.0L engine with EQ Boost technology allowing a 0 - 60 in 5.3 sec! I also showcase what that AMG High Performance Exhaust can do and a thing called AMG Emotion Start.
Today I run through the following chapters:
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Exterior
1:50 Boot & 3rd Row Seats
4:58 2nd Seat Row
5:56 Multimedia System & AMG Tech
11:07 Exhaust Startup!
12:10 Engines
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[@note20ultra37]

Videos really don't do this car in justice, it looks so good in person it's mind blowing and it has an awesome blend of luxury and raw sportiness. I prefer this to the coupe since you get a much better panorama roof setup, better 2nd row headroom, and much more trunk space. A 3rd row in the GLE is a fit and it looks better without it, that's what a GLS is for but unfortunately it is no way as good looking of a car.

[@pfmcglone1]

This is one of the best reviews I have seen on the AMG GLE 53. Thanks.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Patrick! 🤓👍🏼 Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@kevinbegley5881]

I never ever thought my dream car would be an SUV, absolutely love this! Cheers Nick, great video 👍

[@npoleary]

Thanks Kevin! 🙏🙏🤓

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

I LUV mine and it's worth every penny but I have the 53 coupe.

[@Lyndon2020]

Looks awesome, love those AMGs

[@GoksCarLounge]

BOOM! Good work Nick.

[@npoleary]

Thanks AMG Lounge! 🤓

[@trommelbiel]

Cool. Thanks, Nick.

[@jsinghdhillon2018]

Hi Nick, it’s beautiful SUV. My favourite too. Thanks Nick always beautiful vlog 👍👍👍👍👍

[@npoleary]

Thanks Jag! Glad you enjoyed it! 😎😎

[@benyates7228]

Ordered this car 4 months ago and just got it. It's great, thanks for the review.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome Ben! Mastered all of the buttons yet? 👀

[@gerardgibson9252]

Comparing costs between this GLE AMG 53 and the base GLS 450, they are within a $1,000 without any markup of course. So if you need the addl space, go with the GLS obviously, both also have the Airmatic suspension which is important for the ride quality. Just something for everyone to keep in mind when considering the most for your money.

[@whosluvinu]

Beautiful vehicle by MB. Wonderful and informative video!!!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🤓

[@darryl1139]

Amazing car Nick and another informative video mate 😀

[@npoleary]

Thank you Darryl! Glad you liked it!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Very informative overview, Nick. 🙂

[@npoleary]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-qj9cn7im3j]

so nice -

[@hattorihanzo9000]

thats my dream car right there

[@davemayo70]

Yes!! My car! I Iove mine. Thanks Nick.

[@npoleary]

Thanks David!

[@04tsxpower]

Good video

[@npoleary]

Thank you POWER 😇

[@MarkB4444]

Useful vid thanks - they should have let you drive it though 👍

[@npoleary]

Haha that would have been nice!

[@SalamaAltalla]

Hi "Nick" Great video you made. 😃 If you were to choose to buy between the 2021 GLE-53 suv or GLE-53 Coupe, What would you pick? and Why? Also, do you think the Coupe style is becoming outdated? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey Salam, thank you 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it! Ooo that’s a tough one as they’re exactly the same car but just a different shape at the back. For me both boot sizes would be quite large and I think the coupe looks still look really smart. If I had to choose between the two, I’d probably sway more to the SUV as I quite like that shape but the coupe style is great for anyone who doesn’t like a squared off SUV look 😎

[@hogyndrwg6253]

As ever, factual and informative yet nicely understated! BTW, I don't think I've ever seen that super blue on an MB before. What's it called?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🤓 What like a royal blue colour? That’s called Brilliant Blue Metallic 👍🏼

[@hogyndrwg6253]

@@npoleary Thank you Nick. I’ll bear that in mind next time round. (I’m on my 4th MB right now and only 15 months into the current agreement)

[@alansammut1]

Great car!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Alan!

[@alansammut1]

Nick a good topic would be Burmester (in my opinion) My present GLE is premium pack whilst my previous GLC was premium plus and I must admit that I sorely miss Burmester in my present car (even though I have installed a sub to augment low frequency sounds)....

[@npoleary]

Aha very nice! Oh yes I know Burmester is amazing! Such a good sound system Only tricky thing though is to show it off on camera…🤔 haha It’ll sound the same!

[@Speedbird2037]

Hi Nick great video about the GLE 53 SUV I am very keen to know where this and the other GLE models are built in terms of the car factory locations and have you been to any of the Mercedes-Benz Car factory's during your time working for Mercedes-Benz of Poole to see how the many different range of car models are built? and if so what do you think of the way they are put together? How long is the current waiting list at your dealership for any new car model from any of the MB car factories at this moment in time with the semi conductor supply issues?

[@npoleary]

Thank you Speedbird2037! Glad you liked the video! Mercedes-Benz GLE's are built in the USA. Quite common though, Mercedes-Benz factories are dotted all over the world in different countries. Sadly no I haven't had the chance to visit a factory although it would be amazing to see! In terms of build quality all Mercedes-Benz are of course built extremely well but in an over simplified form, the further up the alphabet you go (and ending on S-Class) the more luxurious they are. The GLE sits right below the GLS in terms of luxury and is wonderful! I'd love one myself! Sadly as with all manufacturers at the moment the semiconductor chip shortage is having a massive impact with wait times exceeding 6 months and in some rare cases stretching to next summer.

[@scoobersteve307]

Seen that 0-60mph in 4.5 sec

[@joeclifford4953]

Great review. How about the gle53 coupe

[@npoleary]

Hey Joe, I’d love to! If I get my hands on one for sure They’re extremely rare to find! 🤓

[@haroldlee6923]

@@npoleary great review Nick, I beg to differ though, it is harder to find a dealership currently that are honest enough to sell a gle 53 reg or coupe wo an outlandish 10 to 20k above msrp for one (in the states, NW region) even if we spec one out and wait months for its arrival, personally went through the hoops for ordering one..

[@osezuaomohogudo9039]

Hi Nick. Lovely video and a lovely machine to have and behold. If you don’t mind, my E class cluster on the left went blank and didn’t come up till I switched the car off and started it again after 2 hours. I called Mercedes seeing that it’s less than a year. I was told to take it to the dealership for investigation. Have you ever witnessed this situation and what do you suggest I do? Seeing that all is fine now again on the left cluster.

[@npoleary]

Hey Osezua, just to check is your steering wheel on the left or the right? Sorry it’s hard to tell and remember where everyone is from in the comments section! 😅 If it’s the instrument cluster then no, this should never go off. But if it’s the multimedia system, this has happened a few times before but only because there is an on/off button right in the middle of the car. Easy to press if you’re cleaning!

[@osezuaomohogudo9039]

@@npoleary thanks for your reply. Steering is on the right, I’m based in the UK. The issue had nothing to do with on and off button as this was pressed several times with no display coming on till I got home and switched off the engine and started it again after 2 hours. Then it came back again

[@npoleary]

Oh how strange! The only time I’ve seen that is when the car was doing a multimedia system upgrade where it actually doesn’t do anything for a few minutes (no loading bar or anything visible on the screen). So it could have been that, no harm in asking your local Mercedes though!

[@osezuaomohogudo9039]

@@npoleary thanks for that. I would take in tomorrow for check. All the updates are up to date and I can view it on my phone. Thanks

[@rowanrobinson]

Those electric seats for rear access are so unnecessary and slow. I'd much rather the old fashioned way. These are quite a bit cheaper than a GLC63 here and it looks like a really good alternative.

[@kspades2530]

I have noticed you have not done a GLE Coupe review. Please do one

[@npoleary]

Thanks for the suggestion! Sadly not had access to one But if my local Mercedes get one in, or if I can film one with Mercedes at their Press Office then I’ll happily try it out! 🤓

[@kspades2530]

@@npoleary nice thank you

[@anton1us1]

Hi Nick, would GLE 450 get new face/interior on 2022? I plan to buy it soon this end year but a bit doubt about changing face on next year, thanks

[@npoleary]

I doubt it for 2022 to be honest. Mercedes models typically have a product life cycle (new model launches) every 6-7 years with a facelift halfway on the 4 year mark (based on previous model launches etc) The GLE changed in 2019, so I guess we’ll have to keep any eye out and watch this space!

[@favaticus338]

The thought that in a few years such fantastic cars will disappear in favour of household appliances on four wheels makes me cry ...

[@sohailalrahi1047]

I bet you wouldn't say that if you saw a Tesla or Taycan on your driveway!

[@favaticus338]

@@sohailalrahi1047 You lost your bet. In my hometown Teslas and Taycans are not so uncommon to meet, still a perfect electric car is not half as "emotional" as an AMG !

[@npoleary]

Yes it will be a shame to see them go…but the drive of electric is addictive. It’s so good! I will get one, one day! Not sure what Mercedes-AMG will do with the noise though….that I’d be interested to see!

[@note20ultra37]

Nick what's your opinion on the Dynamics plus package for the GLE 53. How much better does the suspension perform in comfort mode with this package and for sport handling? Do you feel it's worth it? Are the upgraded brakes much better?

[@npoleary]

Where abouts are you based Note20 Ultra, sorry hard to tell here in the KZbin Comments 🤓 I haven’t heard of a Dynamics Package before

[@note20ultra37]

@@npoleary it's an option they offer in the US that upgrades the brakes, suspension, and adds a few other features

[@npoleary]

Ah, here in the UK packages are called Premium & Premium Plus The adjustable suspension here in the UK is standard on the GLE 53 and is called AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL sports suspension

[@BA-hg1mz]

Hi Nick. Does this have heads up display. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey BASA II, it’s not available on the GLE 53 but you can get it on the GLE 63 S 🤓

[@BA-hg1mz]

Nick O'Leary Thanks Nick, am I right in thinking that the GLE 63 is coupe only?

[@npoleary]

No you can get SUV & Coupe for the UK 🤓

[@firuzamammadova313]

Allahim Amin🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jeffcarboni3129]

Any idea what trim this car has? Natural grain grey oak wood?

[@npoleary]

Hey Jeff, with that sort of thing I’d double check with your local Mercedes-Benz as it can vary round the world. If ordering new in the UK, it’s called Anthracite Open-Pore Oak Wood Trim 👍🏼

[@jeffcarboni3129]

@@npoleary I'm actually heading to my local Mercedes-Benz dealer tomorrow to hopefully spec out my AMG GLE 53 tomorrow. Strange how they give different options and different names throughout the world.

[@npoleary]

Ah that’s the whole “spec varies” round the world right there! I wish it were the same worldwide as that would be so much easier but due to different countries requirements, pricing options and I’m sure other reasons too, it can be different.

[@michaelsim9734]

Getting my unit next Saturday.

[@npoleary]

Awesome! What colour did you go for?

[@michaelsim9734]

@@npoleary emerald green 53 coupe.

[@npoleary]

Wow very nice 👌🏼

[@michaelsim9734]

@@npoleary I still having some problems getting out of the car without rubbing the side sitting cushion. Any tips ?

[@npoleary]

Hi Michael, not sure what to suggest for that to be honest however what you could do is program the memory seats to a different position to get in and out. Just a thought 🤓

[@claudeedwards7069]

Plz tell me the name of the exterior color. Thank you for your response.

[@npoleary]

Selenite grey metallic 🤓

[@JD-vs3do]

Does it come with a spare tire?

[@npoleary]

Sadly no most new cars don’t come with spare tyres these days. You do get either run flats or a TYRE-FIX kit plus breakdown cover 🤓

[@fnrome779]

All that was missing was you driving it

[@npoleary]

I know! I’d love to have taken it for a spin but it was brand new and didn’t have any number plates on 🙁

[@aminegnaoui2674]

السرعة 180 بطيئة جدا

[@rugger104]

112MPH TOP SPEED?

[@npoleary]

155mph 🤓

[@rugger104]

@@npoleary That makes more sense. In this guy’s review, he claims 112MPH is the top AMG speed in the US: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqi3gISemJJ4mZY

[@npoleary]

Hmmm unless it’s different in Florida? Faster over here in the UK 😅

[@rugger104]

@@npoleary He did say the restriction didn’t exist outside the US.

[@chuckp4710]

Really a shame they put those very UGLY GOOFY looking rails on the roof.

[@aborahuss]

What about gls 2021 with the entertainment package. Struggling with what works on the back TVs🥲?

[@npoleary]

Ah yes! I would love to cover a video on that but I haven’t seen one for ages! Definitely a topic I would love to cover! On the screens you can watch TV (depending on the country), play media off of a memory stick and some models even feature mini HDMI ports!