2022 Mercedes GLE 63 AMG S vs 2022 Maserati Levante GTS, value vs name! Comparison and Drag Race.

[@roccotarli762]

The Levante Trofeo is more equally in performance to a GLE 63s. It would be much closer.

[@edrich9123]

Facts

[@noegomindmeditationmusic369]

yip this guy is a ☹

[@J_LOVES_ME]

Definitely.

[@darthtyranus7683]

Nah no thanks Mercedes is serious with engineering

[@J_LOVES_ME]

@@darthtyranus7683 True (I have owned both) but if they are going to compare, they should have used Trofeo. Mercedes still wins though. ;)

[@filippomartin5329]

Maserati Levante for ever ❤️🇮🇹

[@bassboygilo]

Levante Trofeo would be interesting against this Merc

[@Biaigio]

The Trofeo version it would have been much more appropriate for this comparison. However cannot undestand the persistence against the components sharing in the FCA group; the interiors of this big merceds are the same of the A class which cost 4 time less.

[@random5850]

The Trofeo MSRP is is 167k. The GLE 63s is 118k. So Trofeo would not be comparable for the price.

[@moiezahmad4702]

The GLE is one of the most beautiful cars Mercedes makes. It’s a elegant and aggressive design. I have no idea what you find so off about it?

[@CiderHerrljunga]

Some angles makes it looks like a medium loose turd. Some angles makes it look awesome, i like it more IRL

[@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

The GLE is the classic car that a boring 60 yo man would drive. He probably plays golf too. That is what I find so off about the GLE. The classic, boring German SUV. Again again and again. It’s a good car, but not for my lifestyle!

[@oes5060]

It looks a toy

[@sertyuhg]

It does look like a dog mid poop

[@CAR_NL]

Beautiful? What the .... It looks like Quasimodo!

[@MidnightAspec]

I'd NEVER want to acquire one but, inside and out the Levante is nice on the eyes.

[@rickfaltinsky8231]

Hey Mercedes rules as usual! Can’t beat German tech !

[@davimartini1085]

@@rickfaltinsky8231 germans can’t Beat Italian beauty 😉

[@DottyGreenee]

It’s the driver not the car that wins at times.

[@shogunero3.6]

@@rickfaltinsky8231 trash nerdy voice command tech.

[@heinedenmark]

Seriously.. I prefer Maseratis interior. Hate all those screens.

[@jeremeylin4805]

Just to be fair please use the Levante trofeo for similar power input as the gle63s

[@marvi1515]

I would believe the GLC 63 as the proportions are closer

[@glistud8178]

I really want GLE to win but you can’t underestimate masarati

[@miguelsq4169]

How would the trofeo lose to the Benz if both have the same 0-60 time , It would definitely be a close race , trofeo got it top end fs , gle limited at 174 . Trofeo 187 . And who cares abt the performance, everybody drives a damn Mercedes, The trident speaks for itself it’s elegant and unique

[@bon-gelato5508]

Levante, all day!! 😍😍

[@alessandroveronesi9790]

Why not Levante Trofeo vs Gle 63amgS and Levante GTS vs Gle 53amg?..and what about driving emotion?

[@brdavis]

Because you can pick up the GLE 63 AMG s for almost the same price as the Levante GTS.

[@alessandroveronesi9790]

But is an engine contest not a price contest

[@j7b890]

@@brdavis no it costs 35k euros more...thats a lot.

[@vigorosoPIMPJr]

I’d like to see this again but with the Trofeo model. The Merc is the top trim while the GTS isn’t the top trim for Maserati. I’d like to see both top trims race each other.

[@brdavis]

Actually it's a perfect comparison because they're the same price. The Trofeo is 30,000 more.

[@vigorosoPIMPJr]

@@brdavis it’s not the perfect comparison because price range doesn’t matter trim does. If you have the highest trim merc racing against a the second top trim of Maserati it’s not a fair comparison. If price range comparisons mattered then comparisons like Corvette Z06 or ZR1 Wouldn’t matter cause their price range would never match a high end Ferrari, Lamborghini, Etc. Trim not price range.

[@La-yt1wr]

I’m rooting for the Maserati Levante

[@sneekyturbo_AMG]

It's really sad that Mercedes is taking the v8 out of most of their lineup.

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@ae747sp5]

Ferrari dont supply the engine any more.

[@agustinseguy]

@@ae747sp5 marcedes has nothing to do with Mercedes lol, they work with Maserati

[@francoisbalavoine1316]

As an AMG owner, I crave a Levante GTS... tech is not that important, you can't read all the numbers while driving, instead you can feel everything the car makes, and certainly the Maserati is way better. Additionally the GLE Coupe is ugly as hell, the Levante looks awesome!

[@francoisbalavoine1316]

For all of you, on Friday I just got my GTS, the only one in my country, 1/1 !!! I currently own a 2022 GLC43 AMG, an 2010 M3 e92 manual and I can tell you that every car is just special on it's own way. The GLC just explodes, sticks to the road almost as the M3 but the pull on the GTS is just frightening ! The scream on the M3 is awesome but the lack of torque living 2,600 above sea level is just frustrating! Certainly the GLE 63 (S) Coupe should give it's own feeling , but it looks so so ugly! I can't stand looking that monster! On the other hand, my GLC in white is such a looker! Next the GTS, with the front is a piece of art and the M3 is timeless with it's hump on the hood... Saludos desde Colombia!

[@aymenbenzaid908]

You Keep talking about the Levante being an American-Italian product. Can you mention what are the American parts in this car ???

[@erisacosta977]

Sam! At the rate your going, that lunar pilot might be swapped out for the speedmaster! Great content as always!

[@SamCarLegion]

I have a Tag Monaco now - got a great deal

[@acura4utoo]

Introductory montage was beautiful! Thanks for the video.

[@kevinhindman9943]

You are Comparing a AMG to GTS Try going with a Maserati Levante Trofeo. That is more close to an AMG.

[@TheLilG410]

And this ladies and gentlemen is torque proving to be vital in a drag race! Nearly 100 lb/ft more easily got a car length from the start.

[@J_LOVES_ME]

LOL .... this is why I won't go back to Maserati. Loved my Levante GTS, but my new GLE 63s is just soooooo much better. Maserati was a total slug unless you had it in sport mode. Responsiveness was very disappointing. Also, just wasn't as comfortable seating. With my GLE 63s I rarely even put it in sport mode - don't need it.... it' a beast in any mode. And it's total luxury inside. I will say though that the paint on my Levante was the most beautiful factory paint I've ever seen. It looked like layers upon layers of gloss. Merc paint can't compare.

[@brunofavale2941]

Das ist ein schlechter Vergleich, Mercedes hat 612 PS und der Maserati GTS 530 PS. Man hätte zum Vergleich den Levante Trofeo nehmen müssen

[@kylerhuang2921]

Even we know that Maserati has less tech as a modern car comparing to Mercs and other brands, people choose Maserati because of the passion it provides during the drive and the character it makes.

[@ap3rson26]

Being the owner of a LeVante I love my car however if I were going for a smoother ride I would go with Mercedes.

[@robertduklus6555]

Le Vante? Got french edition?

[@priapicpear4200]

Sam is really cashing in with these everyday vehicle races. Most of the races on YT are with not so street legal cars.

[@oleglog6927]

Very good and easy to listen reviews made by Sam. Thanks for good videos!

[@drvictorhelo]

I think you video didn’t present a Fair comparison, you used the top of the line GLE that come high horse powers engine vs. low to mid range Levante mid engine.

[@edasmono4110]

Sam, excellent content, editing and I love these cars. Thanks for the great video.

[@ae7459]

23:28 - kindly disagree with ‘standard v8 biturbo’. It is a hand assembled piece of masterwork from Affalterbach with the mechanic’s signature displayed on the engine. Excellent review though!! Luv the concept of first comparing the exterior/ interior/ driving with subsequent drag races. Very enjoyable!

[@SamCarLegion]

Standard meaning is shared throughout other models

[@chiemekaa]

Anyone who is in the market for the GLE, please don't buy the 'coupe' so Mercedes can stop making this eyesore! While I prefer the individual graphic elements on the rear, as a whole I'd stick with the less of a hunchback look of the Levante.

[@evaristocorripio5434]

Coupe suvs look so bad! Especially the mercedes and bmw ones, also the new q5 sportback. Like if you like suvs get a normal one, if you like sportbacks or sedan get one, but coupy suvs... they pretty much remove all the trunk might as well get a car! But just my opinion! Im more of a car person of course

[@Wolfson47]

Great review, I think that Mercedes is beyond words, ugly. I believe it's referred to as the Turtle. Love the looks and essence of the Maserati. Who really cars about drag race comparison except teenage boys. I own a Mercedes-AMG car, can't help feeling it lacks passion, to the point that it feels like the daily driver it is. The Maser feels special and so do you when you drive one.

[@emiljanshehu6084]

Bruh what

[@antrich7377]

Because it’s Maserati and that’s it’s similar like a Ferrari you can’t compare with that Mercedes! You can choose Nissan GT 10 years old car 2.7 second 0-100 from factory, speed is not only why you pay a lot of money for car, same with the watches and other things I don’t understand how you don’t understand that…)))

[@aayf699]

Why didn’t you get the Levante Trofeo lol why the Gts?

[@hulisanirambau2660]

Whats the name of the camera you used for this video

[@adaxdelta7854]

Sam! What are you talking about? Meaerati tail looks awesome! BTW buy "the boat" because it has more led lights inside! Sorry not for me.

[@dimsler7934]

You not liking the physical gauge cluster might be more to do with your age, for the younger, who grew up with a screen in front of them; Its nice to see old school gauge that easy on the eyes. Maserati always was a part bin car, older ones had swtich gear from a Fiat Bravo. You fail to mention the Levante has leather sourced from Poltrona Frau, which is one of the highest quality on the game, yet you fail to mention the creaking issues of the GLE interior.

[@juancarraballo9731]

thanx for the nice video men... & omg i remember when the first sport luxury suv came out on early 2000's the porsche cayenne... what a beautiful machine but ppl was talking crap for making an suv AND now everybody has an sport luxury suv lol. thanx porsche

[@mohammadalabdulrazzaq]

Why not compare with the maserati levante trofeo ? U got the amg version for MB

[@stkpwner2454]

Video production was beautiful

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you!

[@PauloSilvaVJN]

I realize that the tendency for cars is to come equipped with loads of screens, but if I want to play with a tablet, I buy one, if I want to watch television I go to my living room, car is for the pleasure of driving, so in my opinion the Analog displays make perfect sense, they indicate speed, rotations, temperature and amount of fuel in the tank. Cheers

[@eldismemushi]

I like Maserati ,,,but the MB GLE 63S is another level , it’s my choice …I love it.

[@kizo172]

Great production Sam. Thanks

[@SamCarLegion]

My pleasure!

[@tumimokoena4404]

In my humble opinion, this was an unfair drag race. The rightful competitor for GLE 63 S is Levante Trofeo, not GTS. It's more like racing Mercedes Benz C63s and M340i but great content nonetheless!

[@brdavis]

Actually it's a perfect comparison because they're the same price. The Trofeo is 30,000 more.

[@marvi1515]

Yes, I struggled with the comparison. I do see GLE 63 VS X6M, but not the levante. Though to the trofeo is more money, it seems closer in power.

[@hwdan3096]

Is it just me, or does the front end of the GLE start to rise at 7:21 ?

[@VanishPenguin]

Yeah that is the airmatic suspension. I have an e550 that does the same to balance out the load. If i park up a drive way or load up the trunk with heavy luggage for example, the rear will rise to stay level. Helps the car drive mostly the same

[@zothemaster7566]

Yeah that mf was moving

[@trevorsutherland5263]

The GLE is the better machine but the Levante beats it so badly in appearance that it is almost a tie overall. The Benz you can only enjoy while you are inside it as it is so horribly ugly; the Maserati you can enjoy by driving it as well as just by looking at it.

[@kagisomogale557]

❤️

[@basharbbk]

You should make a drag race with trofeo one

[@SamCarLegion]

It would lose money down

[@PeterSchneemann]

You could not pay, and this is exactly what makes a maserati more special. It’s a status symbol like rolex, you pay more to show everyone you can afford more.

[@janiaoma7093]

pless you dont lay pipor for maseati levanti GTR and Mercedes GLE 63

[@michaelbanko9965]

How come you didn’t get the Levante Trofeo? It’s fine though should be an interesting race keep it up Sam

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s 70k more than the GLE

[@michaelbanko9965]

@@SamCarLegion it would’ve been a hell of a close race though

[@SamCarLegion]

@@michaelbanko9965 nahh, it would have been similar result. I have driven the Trofeo, not as fast, in fact it sounds worse

[@miguelsq4169]

Sam out here cappin mat watson did the review on the trofeo he literally hit 0-60 in 3.7 seconds . Gts does it 4.0 . Let me see and uh the Benz does it in 3.7 seconds . Definitely would be a close race

[@michaelbanko9965]

@@miguelsq4169 thank you

[@proxymoxyp1040]

Nice Video. But strictly speaking not the only Ferrari-SUV. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio also has an engine developed in cooperation with Ferrri - just a V6, 2.9L, 510 hp but not less exciting!

[@MorenaNzimande]

Trofeo is the right candidate NOT GTS even though is not going to win but is closer to standard AMG.

[@SamCarLegion]

Trofeo is like 60-70k difference

[@j7b890]

@@SamCarLegion where? In Italy there s like 10k euros difference between the 2. The trofeo costs 160k euros while the gle amg costs around 150k euros.

[@bery8914]

Maserati levante ❤️

[@reymorales7655]

Thank for the information good night All

[@DappeK17]

My mother recently got a levante trofeo, two things I quickly found out about it, it’s damn fast, and there’s only 22 trofeo models.

[@antoniozarrella3239]

You are comparing the GTS an quoting the trofeo which has about 50 more hp. Run that against the Mercedes. Also most sports enthusiasts love a real instrument cluster and not an led screen.

[@PeterSchneemann]

If the driver of the maserati was better, then the two suvs would have been closer

[@11enzo11]

Lol comparing a car that's been refreshed twice to a levante with a timeless design. Wondering how much Benz paid you for this review. 😂😂 Another scared competitor to maserati.

[@SamCarLegion]

2 million dollars

[@11enzo11]

@@SamCarLegion i would believe it but then i seen your clothing

[@SamCarLegion]

@@11enzo11 I like saving every penny :)

[@Farrell119]

Lol Mercedes sells millions of cars some above msrp, Maserati discounts like crazy and barely sells 20,000. I’m sure Mercedes’ is shivering in its boots

[@11enzo11]

@@Farrell119 aahhhh who is this? i think your in the wrong group chat🤣

[@dpowell468]

Wow it seems my dream of seeing the 2021 jaguar fpace svr race on this channel is getting closer after asking 500 times already lol. Jaguar fpace svr vs scatpack or m340/m3 please 🙏

[@PapiAndrey]

Do you realize it’s not that simple? It’s not like Sam just has it sitting and he doesn’t want to do the race lol. Gotta give him credit for getting all these races together and putting out all these videos.

[@folubiawobayiku6942]

Hey Sam! Great job on the video, but I need your help. I’m in a state to buy an SUV and I’m considering a Maserati Levante or a Mercedes Benz GLE CLASS AMG 63s. Which one is perfect. I know both suv are great but can you help me out here?

[@heinrichhaunold8282]

WO IST DER Maserati Trofeo?

[@hwdan3096]

Me, I never got how you can mix SUV and performance. Wagon's however are good!. Believe it or not in Canada, unlike the US, we can get an AMG C43 Wagon and at a more reasonable sticker than this GLE.

[@Devil0151]

That c43 is just a biturbo v6 with only 429hp. Not the same feel or sound of the 63 range.

[@GodsloveMuzik]

Lavante 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 8cyl Turbo 8A) 3.6 sec Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe 4.2 sec Almost a whole second quicker in a straight line but tides turn in a quarter mile cuz GLE 63 is faster. Go figure

[@SamCarLegion]

You should watch this 😎😎😎

[@BaconBrosTylerMc]

Mercedes underrates Maserati gives the best time you can get

[@aleks9014]

mercedes has it at 3.8 idk where you got 4.2 from. And even the 3.8 is under estimating the performance. Fastest time I've gotten on my gle63s coupe is 3.64 0-60, on a normal road.

[@darko_m]

Maserati all day

[@user-ux7ze4ku4e]

WTF Maserati is from Italy not from America!!!

[@michaeljacobdy]

The GLE 63 AMG S is my dream car to buy!

[@m.gezginesin9600]

Buying an Italian car instead of a German or Japanese , is always an emotional decision. You don’t choose it out of rationalism. Just like art, it doesn’t have to be comfortable as long as you can appreciate the design and the feeling you get. Years ago I had driven in a row an Alfa Romeo 156 gta with a V6 busso engine before a bmw m3. The m3 was more stable and powerful , it was not even close to Alfa when it came to the excitement and joy when flooring it. It felt like the fastest F1 car while it wasn’t incredible fast. When compared on paper , the choice is easy but to know it , you have to drive them.

[@DaniloArba-q2z]

Some of your comments are really wrong, like paddle shifts need to be as in the Maserati not in the steering whell.....check also ferraris

[@IA100KPDT]

Non digital is good. It can stood the test of time. No?

[@nickshayan6633]

truly unbiased review and telling the truth ,interesting ,thanks

[@Louis_974]

My money is on the AMG! 🏁🥇. Knew the AMG would win. Its a beast of a car! AMG power!

[@sdvolley]

I'm not sure why you're comparing the highest performance Mercedes with the 550HP Maserati as the Mercedes has 600HP vs the 550HP of the Maserati. The Maserati Trafeo has 590HP and would be an excellent comparison but I can assure you the Maserati would win. I'm a big Mercedes fan so if we are talking about refinement and reliability I would go with the Mercedes every time. But if you are looking for an exotic Italian sports SUV with excellent performance then Maserati is the choice since we all must own an exotic sports car one time in our life.

[@jorgeg162]

Levante ❤

[@darkhorse6770]

If one is using launch control and the other doesn't have it...its not a fair race comparison

[@valeriomeloni988]

It s incredible,the maserati is an old dino comparing to mercedes,but she looks ten times better 🔥

[@LS-zq3td]

My new modena s came w a 550 hp v8

[@p11v]

You do realize all this tech stuff you are raving about in the Mercedes gets forgotten pretty quickly, right? You will show it off to someone and then you will never use it again. Performance menus? How is that useful in real-life scenarios exactly?

[@Mario-100Bil]

550 hp vs 603 hp …………… 😅😅😅 thanks that Mercedes Wins ….-

[@nikkastellorizios6585]

If rather have analogue dials looks more sportier than electronics, more expensive to replace. Maserati has soul , Mercedes’ doesn’t have it

[@dwayneobas9095]

Mercedes amg all day.

[@DavidM-mb1vx]

These vehicles are for travelling and getting around in style and comfort. Not DRag racking FFS. And don’t get me started on the wannabes that drive these things now. Ball caps. Flip flops. Cargo shorts. Losers.

[@gregnm369]

The host lost all credibility by dinging the Maserati for having physical gauges. If I want to play on a computer, I’ll hide behind screens. Cars are physical and visceral.. not video games.

[@Fasteddiebreakshearts]

Well this should be a fun one 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Sickwitit18]

We also cross shopped this Maserati vs the Jag F Pace SVR. We ended up getting the SVR for my mom and it was such a clear choice. It's a hoot and a half, always puts a smile on your face when driving. And the interior doesn't feel like a Jeep

[@Travis73917]

So the stelvio not a ferrari suv?

[@SamCarLegion]

As far as I know the Stelvio doesn’t use same engine as Ferrari engines, but yes it’s built by Ferrari

[@paikiah77]

I trally really like my Maserati Levante... it tells me it's a supercar whenever I am driving it. The merc GL series or my BMW 540i does not do that.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Italian cars are great but German Brands rule….they just have a level of ingenuity that Italian brands cannot match

[@Hui20cm]

Ferrari is the best

[@PsychicMedium4747]

@@Hui20cm Italian cara are amazing…but still cannot match German cars

[@Hui20cm]

@@PsychicMedium4747 if you think that Ferrari is not the best, you probably have problems with your brain 🌚

[@PsychicMedium4747]

@@Hui20cm its called the truth...if I was wrong then explain why German brands are far more popular around the world? I wait...Italian cars cannot match German cars..fact

[@Lord_Kratos69]

Vote for mercedes

[@schlusseldienstlabancaland3019]

Look your face when you pusch with maserati, and look when you pusch with mercedes…..than you know why buy a Maserati….sorry my englisch Time 12:38

[@Dopeboyz909]

Dam I looked up the prices on both instead of waiting till the end

[@emeteroi]

Compare it with the Levante Trofeo....this is unfair.....

[@SamCarLegion]

Trofeo would lose money down, also it’s 70k more than the GLE

[@emeteroi]

@@SamCarLegion I think u should compare on a power output basis and not for the money they cost. One is top of the line while the other not. Would be great to see similar power vehicles compete... the money parameter does not apply here, u always refere to it.I f I would care for the money I would buy a Mercedes instead of a Maserati but I searched other parameters when buying this vehicle, power, exclusivity....etc. best regards from Spain.

[@SamCarLegion]

What’s the difference between trofeo vs GTS beside power?

[@emeteroi]

@@SamCarLegion few things... bigger rims (22"), air intakes, Launch Control... etc but the most important thing is the "Corsa mode" button, it really makes the difference and the extra power makes the Trofeo model a beast (there are videos on youtube measuring 3,6 segs from 0 - 60). I don´t think the Mercedes wins agains the trofeo... Would be great to see!!! Please make another video!!! Best regards!!!

[@j7b890]

@@SamCarLegion never seen that price difference in most of europe....at best 20k difference.

[@vindevhunta4905]

GLE coupe' in this segment It looks the best 👌

[@davidr-me6ku]

Levante for me

[@PeterSchneemann]

Why does the Mercedes sound like it’s broken?

[@Str0ng3s1]

Why are you calling a Mercedes-Benz ugly that’s just messed up

[@BWFMEDIA]

The back of the Mercedes to not look better than the Maserati Lavante back in

[@przemekzientek8696]

Porównanie wersji GLE 63AMG S z Maserati Levante Trofeo jeszcze bym zrozumiał, ale nie takie.

[@SamCarLegion]

It lose money down

[@przemekzientek8696]

Ok. Jeśli cena jest wyznacznikiem, a nie podobna moc.

[@mafra1450]

You could setting in "corsa" no sport, because corsa is the best for the drag race

[@edwingolob4197]

Why not the Trofeo????