Is the 2024 Mercedes AMG GLS 63 a BETTER performance SUV than a Cadillac Escalade V?

[@ZeryusXD]

0 - 60 in 3.4s for such a huge vehicle is amazing

[@mbukukanyau]

That is quick

[@minipandora22]

Almost dangerous! 😂

[@mattmekhaeil]

Long live the V8. The only way to get a true AMG product is to buy one with a V8

[@RaitisRides]

You nailed it on that statement mstt

[@escalona8764]

Love how 27:05 joe looks at the cop as he's speeding almost double the speed limit haha

[@MrJhardencdj]

Hit the next right

[@ghost2811-q7x]

I love this one Joe, thanks for bringing it to us

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Mason

[@martinaltmann1658]

Just bought one and absolutely love it! The interior is insane and makes you feel like you’re in a spaceship 🚀 the Escalade V uses a lot more fuel and has a little bit cheaper and more plastic interior than the GLS 63. we tested both to compare. The mild hybrid twin turbo V8 is an amazing engine 💯💪

[@corylazart2407]

I bought a GLS63 about 8 months ago, and couldn't agree more, it's better than the caddy in every meaningful way and the only people that think otherwise are the cadillac d**k riders.

[@martinaltmann1658]

@@corylazart2407 congratulations it really is an amazing machine and the best mix between luxury, sport and everyday practicality. I do love the way the Escalades look and sound but the interior just isn’t as nice as the AMG and with the NA V8 you’re definitely spending a lot more on gas ⛽️

[@ronaldforrest5321]

​@@corylazart2407does it has rear seat entertainnent?

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

No thanks you, I’ll take Escalade

[@socko1019]

This car is amazing.Cargo,luxury ,Image,power,design and fantastic one man hand made engine!

[@cliftonblowe3589]

Joe is the BEST he’s so funny and knowledgeable!!! Haha “ON THROTTLE” 😂

[@omarcortes5754]

Love this Mercedes but the Escalade has an useful third row and more cargo area. I guess everything depends on what you need.

[@Bobby-ri4dd]

Omar knows sh*t 😅

[@ledebuhr1]

Joe, Having the trim around the wheel wells painted body color, makes it looks 10x better. I wish other manufactures would paint the wheel well trim.

[@EatingWaffles]

My cousin has the Escalade, it's a big too big in certain spots (especially trying to park). And the GLS63 just looks way more fun to drive

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I love how the screen does not stick up like a sore thumb. The screen colors are rich, and the interior colors are great! You must have ventilated seats, though, in a car this upscale!

[@MarkSlator-c5b]

Had one and loved it except one thing. Mercedes always has a staggard tire set up. After about 8-9k tires pretty much done. Ride becomes rough and tires (only a couple of manufacturers) are about 3k. Just a lot to spend on tires when you're driving about 15-20k per year. Other than that, it was a great vehicle with no problems. Premium gas required.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

It’s a beast of an SUV! I’ve driven a lot of these GLS 63s and the V8 engine, performance exhaust and tech are remarkable despite it’s size. You’ll need a larger garage to fit this SUV.

[@ThatCarGuy174]

Who’s Watching In 2024?

[@5Juss0Blaze4]

Watching right now

[@MauriceBln1]

Were you able to see the video in 2020? 😂

[@hali5786]

r u dumb?????

[@RaitisRides]

Let’s go!

[@levonyoung3749]

We all are haha 😂

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I agree about the front lower styling. I'm not sure what they were intending there.

[@Slimothy]

*joe had multiple cops in this video and evaded them all hahaha*

[@tigerhoods7927]

Never get tired of hearing the v8 from Mercedes

[@KameronKDH]

Hopefully it stays since they're stepping back from the EV plan

[@mbukukanyau]

It's nice rumble, but, man the Escalade is sick

[@KameronKDH]

@@mbukukanyau facts

[@MrPickledede]

​@@mbukukanyau Whats wrong with it?

[@mbukukanyau]

@@MrPickledede Nothing wrong with it, it's wonderful, however, you have to hear a Cadillac V Blackwing motor to believe, it's Orgasmic..

[@tomdrummy4984]

Sorry I’m late ! 🙃. Escalade V……..for the exhaust sound 😃

[@hali5786]

i love this car but i perosnally would still take the escalade since it has more interior space so it can fit the family better

[@RaitisRides]

Those are very good points!

[@Hp1.1]

The great thing about purchasing a brand new late model benz is you can never go wrong with the elegance, luxurious styling that prehaps only Mercedes benz and range rover possess

[@janestreetentertainment9552]

I love AMG they are awesome

[@Niles-Guy]

This is the only suv that’s justified charging over $100k unlike Cadillac

[@brianfromthirty]

I find it crazy that i went from watching you review these to working where we build them😭

[@michaelaub10_4]

Same here lol.

[@AlTrey1993]

How much for the one he’s driving?

[@margienicholas699]

@@AlTrey1993- 146k

[@alanklaus7774]

Personal choice on these two. The Merc is certainly more of a stealth vehicle. Nice review. You know maybe you get ventilated rear seats with the $12k Special Rear Rider Package.

[@Furious321]

27:01 - LOL that mirror check

[@what4687]

Was looking for these comments 🤣🤣

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, just a hunch on my part, but I wonder if the slightly smaller size of the full-size Mercedes SUV is due, in part, to the narrow European roads, apart from the autobahn. While this AMG is awesome on many levels, it still can't hold a candle to the even more awesome Escalade V. I just feel you get much more bang for the buck with the Escalade. That's my rationale and I'm stickin' to it.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Yes of course Joe & this Mercedes is my car.

[@TristanSimondsen]

The split screen POV while driving makes the difference. Great review! 👍

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

I prefer the rigid steps along the side of the GLS63. Those fold down steps on the Escalade V and other trucks always stop working over time and in cold weather.

[@jcastro364]

Hope you review the Alpina XB7 next time and paired up with this car.

[@outdoorswithlrod3550]

Joe doing on throttle with a cop car ahead 😮

[@davidp2888]

I'll take the AMG but the wheels are a bit too large for my taste. Bring the diameter down an inch, maybe two.

[@RaitisRides]

Good news is they have some smaller wheel options

[@gimaru1]

6:30 the wheels are sick!

[@mystictk4149]

This AMG GLS 63 looks so sexy! I have no zonks whatsoever about this or really any Mercedes vehicle. This and the Escalade V are both amazing that's the thing.

[@willbelasco]

This AMG should only come in the night package (no shiny exterior chrome trim). And should include ventilated seats for the second row, and power shades for windows. Did this model have soft close doors? Amazing car though. Great review, Joe!

[@dougpettey7144]

I need to find your review of the Escalade before I choose. My application really needs that 3rd row to be everything and a Hostess Ding-Dong! Also looking for performance in actual SUV conditions: 2 hours of desert highway (extreme heat and extreme wind) and 3/4 hour of mountain highway (6° incline with constant twists and turns, 3 hairpins). Chauffeuring guests from airport to luxurious retreat center.

[@Daveortiz693]

Hell of an suv, love it!

[@MrVerdes22]

Bro the escalade is not a rival to this thing

[@suzanneflowers2230]

MGuy Australia had a report today on his yt channel that Mercedes has committed to offering the ICE for many, many years to come!

[@clancep]

I agree 100% about the running boards. Would be much nicer if there were automatic and hidden like the Escalade V. I also wish this GLS had Escalade features like approach lighting, digital rear view mirror or the cool box in the center console. The optional upgraded Burmester 3D audio with 25 speakers in this GLS should be standard for the price.

[@oonwing]

Always great!!! 👍

[@The_Hi_Life]

Probably one of the most beautiful interiors I’ve ever seen! This AMG is the total 📦

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

[@KiddAlways]

picking between this and the Escalade and this is like picking which foot to get shot off. so today i am picking the Escalade.

[@ryankiernicki9992]

Great video Joe !

[@ruinrl150]

When do you think you can drive the new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. I’m thinking about buying it for a new car but I can’t buy it without your reviews. Love you vids man!

[@deeaikens9843]

Trying to find a video of them side to side

[@corylazart2407]

Comparing the escalade to this is insulting, it's literally not even close.

[@ralphb8602]

Analogies are on point as usual 😂

[@alexismerced2981]

New York calzone Xtra pepperoni 😂😂😂

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Amazing review Joe.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

The beautiful wheels and flashy calipers make the vehicle appear less bulky. I could not afford a $4695 set of wheels, though!!!

[@erickujawski9702]

I would go with the AMG GLS 63. I prefer the design over the Cadillac, as I feel the V model doesn’t do enough changes to the front of the car to separate it from a normal Escalade. Also the pops and bangs in the Escalade V may be a little overkill for a daily driver.

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@spymelon32]

Love the interior spec

[@user-kr7um2ur1p]

I bought a 2024 AMG GKS 63, I love it. I had a AMG GLE 63 before this car, I like the handling of the GLE better, but to have the extra room for someone in the second seat is very nice with the larger car. As nice as the Cad is it’s not the quality of the AMG.

[@dukewaldsmith2132]

Caddy V for the win .. yeah the Benz is a symbol of money.. if u got it and addicted to that lifestyle then do what u do.. yolo (you only live once).. if u got a lil money to play with get the Caddy V...if u wanna save dollars & make sense...can still be saucy n bossy ..flossin in the Caddy V....summers coming time to stunt / get yo shine on

[@Parasnake]

Performance wise, Compare to x7 50i/60i , how you feel about the response and which one less turbo lag when you floored it on throttle while driving/rolling start ? Thank you!

[@primeminister66]

I’ll take one in a midnight blue with back chrome wheels please and thank you..

[@EatingWaffles]

The 2024 GLS 63 is by far the best version of the GLS63. It's an absolute monster, and better tweaks and performances than its previous years.

[@jasonthomas8515]

Anyway possible to put the rear 385 rear wheel to the front to make it sit squared instead of staggered? I like the look of the Mercedes 2021 GLS 580 twin 5 spoke aluminum alloy wheels better

[@johndzurenko]

May the horsepower be with you.

[@ranthony2714]

Looking at the interior, it is super nice. In the past, Mercedes and BMW were leagues ahead from the non luxury brands. Today, I find the differences are less pronounced.

[@noelbgood8845]

Really like this ride

[@GlassfilmWeddings]

i wish they would change the damn running boards. Been the same since like 2010. My 2013 colleects alot of dirt inside and no matter how much you try to spray it out it never comes out completely

[@TylerSnyder-c4i]

Clearwater Florida, enterprise Road. I’m from the area 😎

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I haven't seen the Escalade review yet. But even tho I love American muscle, it would be tough to surpass the luxury, craftsmanship, and engine here.

[@kscarrigan6892]

👍🏼You NEED to see his V reviews. He's done 3 or 4 of them so far. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️You'll be running to your nearest dealership... but you'll be lucky to find one!! Took us a year to find one @ MSRP. MOST everybody was asking $15k to $100k *OVER* MSRP. Some STILL are.

[@WFO.]

Joe, The AMG GLS 63 vs Durango Hellcat in a drag race. You ya picking? 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@mikesowell7969]

Great review as always. No ventilated seats in the second row😳? Mar Say Dee’s cheaped out like GM!

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

I’m digging this AMG! I like this better than BMW if I’m being honest. I like it!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad to hear that!

[@alexismerced2981]

Both looks amazing but I'm go for the Cadillac

[@danielschun87]

Doesn’t this GLS 63 AMG have 24 more hp from the electric motor and more torque as well? Total 624hp and a lot of torque too

[@kfelix2934]

Damm that is a nice ride heavier than most regular PU trucks.

[@MrMoonMath]

Looks like a big mini van 😂

[@kervensferdinand669]

Joe I feel like you kinda forgot about bmw, there’s a bmw x5 refresh for 2024, bmw 7 series 2024, bmw 5 series, and I see other KZbinr do reviews on these bmws I just mentioned but I’m interested in your reviews because no other KZbin channels does it better than Raiti’s ride.

[@demonwyldfire]

Very impressive vehicle. If I was made of money, I'd choose this over the Cadillac.

[@danielschun87]

Does every GLS 63 AMG come with E-Active body control as standard?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes it does Daniel.

[@DomSr]

So Benz is a brand of Mercedes? Didn't know that. Thought Benz was just apart of the Mercedes name. Didn't know it was its own brand like AMG 🤯

[@The_Shape20]

it isnt wtf

[@GiavannaFrankel]

Would love to hear your opinions on this vs an xb7

[@andrewoh5472]

Hello-My dad owned a brand new GLC that spontaneously combusted this past July. I am curious to see if you've heard of this happening?

[@gp8221]

Escalade is the king period when it comes to full size SUV

[@jaggeraceofficial6767]

I love this review, and I love all of the Escalade V, reviews that you've done in the past! For me, I think this completely blows the doors, in my opinion, over the mighty Escalade V, because everything is nicer, cleaner, special, and more better of a unique riding experience, over the mega Escalade V! Where the biggest zonk in my book, over the GLS 63 AMG, is the Escalade V's interior is very bland for me, and this one has everything, plus some! What do you think, Joe?

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely video what is the HP? I missed it 603 I think you mention. 174 miles per hr- probably the fastest SUV on the planet.

[@weirdshibainu]

This is far superior to the Escalade. When Mercedes designs a platform, it builds it with AMG performance in mind, hence the inherent DNA of the car is much better integrated.

[@arelaththewhitewolf230]

I have the new GLE 63 S Coupe, same engine tuned to 750hp. Same luxury, less weight, same sound, fast as fuck… just a tad smaller than the GLS.. so best of both worlds.

[@EatingWaffles]

GLE63 S Coupe also a very sexy ass car, I'm jealous

[@floridian1087]

Alright guys! On throttle!

[@Luka23567]

This is excellence on steroids! World class SUV

[@dominicanheat2790]

No lane change indicator?

[@dejonbuick6070]

Well, Joe the Escalade looks better, however the Mercedes Benz is probably more reliable, i prefer the escalade v.

[@onterrioredmon5711]

Imma chose the Escalade it looks better plus it’s my dream suv

[@markthomas6615]

That price for that is outrageous!!! Gimme that Wagoneer L!

[@skyking-a10-brrrt61]

The partnership is over. But, Mercedes has not been the same since the Daimler Chrysler merger.

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

I still like the 2019 body styling of the gls63.

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@samdavidowicz]

I'd rather have the Escalade-V. That LT4 is bulletproof. Modern Benzes have really questionable long-term reliability. There is a reason why people lease these.

[@arthurporfirio722]

Dream car

[@L0KiT086]

$140k + for a Mercedes SUV that looks like a Mini Van? Hell nooo!!! I’ll take the Escalade without thinking about it!!!!

[@telliesmith9825]

Lol it does look a little bland as hell

[@Sean-u3l]

Nice looking truck

[@tedunguent156]

Ha, ha, ha!! "Heated seats but no ventilated seats. What the hell is gong on here?" LOL $146K SMH

[@velabela7634]

This isn’t full size lol but I do love the silver color ❤

[@Irishmanbikes]

My mechanic at the Toyota dealership I take my Camry to said he repairs a lot of Audi's and Mercedes that people turn into for new Toyotas. He said it costs thousands of dollars to maintain Mercedes. Why would you want to buy one?

[@RaitisRides]

Oh I totally believe it

[@mattmekhaeil]

If you’re rich why not? The people that afford them think the maintenance is chump change to them

[@KATMAIGT]

its a different tax bracked car, thats all. Parts and maintanance are according to peoples earnings. :)

[@Irishmanbikes]

@@mattmekhaeil Buy a Lexus!!

[@aaronwilson5978]

Does Mercedes make you pay subscription of heated seats?