2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 - The M-Class Reborn

[@williamegler8771]

Why do people always complain about the price? If you can't afford a loaded edition buy one with fewer options. Mercedes Benz products have always been pricey and never been designed to sell for Hyundai prices.

[@veedub95]

Preach,

[@williamegler8771]

@@veedub95 People who can actually afford to buy them don't complain about the price.

[@TheEtbetween]

You so right, its quality, if can't afford it then get something else.

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

Thank you , someone with common sense . “ ItS So ExPeNsIvE”

[@davidjohnson4198]

It's funny cause I intended to buy the Palisade until I saw this. Now I might get this.

[@seangitari4671]

Two of my favorite car reviewers in one video... Alex on autos!

[@MrRensan404]

Great review! This GLE raises the bar in this highly competitive segment of the SUV market. I like the simple rounded lines of the exterior, though not as round as the Porsche Cayenne, it looks more elegant than the multi-angled body lines of the other competitors. The interior is truly impressive with so much luxury, technology and adjustability features. This model lives up to the Mercedes Benz motto of “The best or nothing.”

[@dadelives1]

It would be nice for you to do a night time review. I could only imagine this interior at night

[@sebastianmendez5812]

Please start doing this!! It would be great !

[@KloneOne1111]

Wouldn’t even have to be at night! Just find a parking garage if possible.

[@gz9975]

That's what Winding Road Magazine is for.

[@fazestanley9537]

It's fire!! We just got a 2020 gle and the ambiant lighting is insane!!! All of the colors are so vibrant and bright to make everything so cool

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@fazestanley9537 Nice.

[@paul7328]

4:45 made my day I'm cryingggg

[@GabeBoy96]

Good ol Mercedes. When you can literally buy a whole car or two from the price of just the options😂.

[@mcalebeb]

GTP like really! 😂

[@JDMHaze]

And a better 2 cars at that lmaooo

[@JDMHaze]

I mean this thing goes up to 98K? For half that you can get a well-equipped RX 350 lol And guess what ?it works all the time

[@f181234]

Keye T the RX has that terrible Lexus enform system that alone would make me buy something else

[@JDMHaze]

f181234 enform IS pretty awful lol

[@caliboyrob]

Wealthy Soccer moms rejoice! Your old Benz is back

[@infidel24]

I saw a new GLE 350 yesterday from the rear, it was amazing looking.

[@ryanscubarhino201]

Love your work and reviews. Thank you and God bless, happy Memorial Day!

[@fareedthetailor]

My Redline Reviews watching addiction is getting real lol

[@Uniongamers]

Another fantastic review Sofyan! You and the Redline crew are killing it! I love your in depth interior reviews, something I wish other channels would focus on more.

[@gate9595]

Best car reviewer on KZbin! Love your reviews man, especially the your reaction during test drives.

[@incediery]

if you're blown away by this interior review the Audi Q8...the germans are killing it this production cycle

[@ajlee6933]

incediery, this interior is all show, with a lot of cheap materials. Once you start touching things, you’ll find a lot of cheap plastics. BMW & Audi use better materials.

[@incediery]

@@ajlee6933 my point exactly...that's why I suggested he review the latest Audi products because he said this interior was superior to the other Germans

[@newlifegroupinc]

AJ Lee Audi is guilty too, I looked at a Q7 yesterday, the lower half of the doors are cheap plastic.

[@ajlee6933]

NLG1, the Q7 plastic on the lower door is pretty average for the class. It’s not hard touch, nor soft touch. When you scratch the plastic, it doesn’t have that cheap sound like the GLE. However, if you want the best materials throughout, BMW wins hands down.

[@ajlee6933]

Armando Sturzenegger, no offense to Corolla owners, but I’m a true car enthusiasts. Buying a corolla will never be option for me.

[@kingmiller1982]

First video ever, that I've seen you literally cracking up, instead of being so serious and yappy. Good to see.

[@autonewstv86]

I like the EQC front design, maybe they can do something similar with other models. Mercedez interiors are superb.

[@masterreach97]

Mercedes is and has always been #1 in terms of luxury

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@JaggedMercenary Subjective.

[@tropicalvevo1094]

Saw this in the highway yesterday and was very impressed👍

[@730F-Sport]

This car has Lease Only written all over it!!

[@JDMHaze]

Mike Litoris Yeah, once I saw the suspension

[@jordanchopra5038]

can you imagine having to deal with that suspension out of warranty? haha.

[@JDMHaze]

J EXACTLY... and thats a $8000 OPTION??!!! im surprised its not $12K knowing mercedes... They must think we're bat shit crazy

[@jordanchopra5038]

@@JDMHaze Honestly, I feel like if someone can afford this car at a pretty loaded price (90k or so), the 8000 option is probably a drop in the bucket.

[@JDMHaze]

J perhaps

[@InvestBetter.]

I just went to the dealership to look at this, yesterday. Was underwhelmed. The 350 is a poor value. It's four cylinder has 40 less HP than a Lexus RX350 V6, but only get s the same EPA MPG. And the dealership has poor salesmen who don't know how to sell a car. Very lazy, almost smug People may walk in and just buy the brand, but that doesn't mean you don't have to be a professional salesman.

[@MsRose00]

Many of them feel the badge alone sells the car so they don’t have to work for it. But I feel ya, if I am considering dropping $50k and up for a car, please be able to answer my questions.

[@chrisak49]

I was very unimpressed with the Lexus. Infotainment is horrible and Lexus cost cutting is horrible.

[@tbg6070]

Seeing how you're lamenting 40 HP difference, we'd think you're racing these cars out. Yall need to stop watching so many damn car reviews because it's getting yall out of touch with reality.

[@pete23234]

The 350 is a terrible choice. I had it for a week. It struggles to pull such a giant car and i could hear the engine working very hard to get it going...Imagine this suv would not be a good idea to own long term. The 450 is much better for power, but it's way too expensive. Also, all the gadgets are kinda distracting. I will stick with GLE, i like the looks better anyways and i get a V6 that didn't cost 80-90k

[@geovannivarela6932]

I love when you and Alex get together. I’m also glad to see you guys having fun.

[@chiemekaa]

I honestly was expecting Alex to start twerking. But seriously $98k, and it's not even the GLE 53, for a non-AMG package! At this point, I'd expect the GLS to reach $150k easily.

[@NeoTechOps]

"The iPhone is going to USB-C next year"... That's a bold statement.

[@BangzHomie]

98k don't worry this car packaged the same will be 50 in 2 years 😎

[@tommydo961]

BangzHomie I would buy the Acura RDX over this

[@digitalsaint2040]

no one in the Merc, bmw game would drive anything older then 3 years old. if your merc or bmw is older then three years; you are old or broke.

[@haloppll]

@@digitalsaint2040 I see alout of old BMW out there

[@Papeeshka]

digitalsaint2040 actually people who have a new car lease every 3 years are usually broke unless they own a business and the lease is a write off.

[@BangzHomie]

digitalsaint2040 that’s why they’re so many Mercs and bmw older than 3 yrs on the road right 🤨

[@taffness1819]

The suspension on that thing is the best in the business

[@aerotus888]

This new suspension and Ebody control is incredible and a real differentiator!! Puts it in a different league to X5, Range Rover Sport, and Cayenne. Perfect for a comfy family hauler.

[@OBrandt-i5c]

Interesting. In my 2024 GLE450, due to the complexity of the E-ABC, I deliberately deleted it from the options list, along with the airmatic that enables it. The standard Double-wishbone/multi-link-rear, selective damping suspension of Mercedes, is bullet-proof, and will go on for a million miles with no problem. Cannot say the same about highly complex electro-mechanical setups like the E-ABC. Since I am a buyer, and not a renter (aka leasor), that is what I went with.

[@Datsun7705]

best interior for a luxury crossover imo

[@Datsun7705]

Dithh they’re nice

[@mikenone4077]

$98k that price is out of reach for most people.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yeah, most luxury items are out of reach for most people. First class travel, private yachts, 5 star hotels, Michelin restaurants, etc. What's your point?

[@paulfun8720]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH what is a Michelin Restaurant? Do they have cheeseburgers?

[@nwinsto602]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH a mercedes g class, isnt in the same group of luxury a yacht or any of the above

[@iggibars]

Mercedes isn't targeting "most people". That's what Toyota and Chevy are for.

[@paulfun8720]

@@iggibars Mercedes is overrated shit boxes that without the badge are about as good as a Chevy and far worse than a Toyota...atleast the cheap ones in my opinion

[@RyanLackey]

I think I'll buy a used 2017-2018 GLE (loaded) in the 550 PHEV configuration, as it gets me out of a 40% tax on imports (Puerto Rico), and is still a great car.

[@westlipha]

Never knew AlexonAutos could be this fun. Great job guys

[@modernsoccer1860]

$53 ish for a starter in the 350, will wait, its on top of my list. I drive a 17' Camry

[@JDMHaze]

Modern Soccer That's bare bones sir, you know everything is a option there, you're lucky if they don't charge you for seats, you'll easily be at the 61K

[@805NAVE]

Keep the camry

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I wish it was only $53.

[@Insuranceexamprep]

This is truly the Fastest SUV you can buy!

[@robertdrayton3541]

The E active body control I’ve heard was designed to break yourself a loose from being stuck in sand/mud etc. instead of just spinning, it’ll rock itself free.

[@MaestroWenarto]

wait in what dealership you got the 450? I could only buy the 350 and now I am stuck, the 450 has EQ boost

[@ajanicunningham9617]

4:44 I love how Alex (Alex on Autos) makes an appearence! It was a pleasant surprise.

[@tinhinnh]

wish they kept the round vents, these rectangular ones looks like giant buttons!

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

Agreed.

[@tinhinnh]

Armando Sturzenegger dmbas

[@anrivera1975]

Depreciation on Mercedes is crazy wait 2 years and you will have this baby around 40k-50k.

[@chiemekaa]

Let's assume it'll come problem-free....

[@lakeatman504]

I am so rich I didnt even have time for depreciation , as soon as its like the third week I will switching a new car. Lol I felt bad for poor people

[@itdoesntmatter1862]

@@lakeatman504 trolly troll troll

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@lakeatman504 ❤

[@efavuzza73]

When Gle is rocking don’t come knocking. Haha

[@kevinnguyen410]

Thank you for this detailed review of the GLE 450. I’m looking to purchase one in the coming months, and this video has been very helpful.

[@TallRedThang]

That Interior is so Nice and the end of the video with the bumblebee was hilarious you did a great Review and I like that you put like extra clips at the end of the video.

[@jacobbio]

I seen one in person the other day and LOVED the looks of it

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Me too.

[@49ers50]

U CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A BENZ....

[@JDMHaze]

49ers Wrong is only way you go with the benz,

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@JDMHaze Why are you here, then? To tell us you are too poor?

[@djnes2k7]

Looks like a refresh outside. Can’t brag about the interior too much because the last years version looked like an interior from the late 90s early 2000s way to finally catch up Benz.

[@OuchyWowchyFrybread]

@5:10 just like you it squeaks LOOL fantastic review man!

[@thermalgeothermal451]

8k+ for a fancy suspension that’s guaranteed to break down 👍

[@noahsemyonov]

GLE 53 AMG later review

[@bltrover5736]

thank you I just bought one of these, your review was great :D

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

I love that infotainment in this vehicle.

[@Liger._King]

I came here to listen to your end-of-video melody; I'm addicted to it, Sofyan! As always, another great review ending in that sensuous and enchanting melody. 💓💓💓

[@kanishkthirumala736]

Mercedes Benz's interiors are 100% better than BMW and Audi interiors. You cannot change my mind.

[@geraldcarroll4032]

I saw your review of the X5. Personally, the GLE 450 with the AMG appearance package blows the X5 away and thank you for your review, I'm very impressed!

[@joelcrow]

I can appreciate the cooled/ventilated seat was on throughout this review. There is something to be said about having the seat temperature option for both cool and warm.

[@user-cn9ks5tl1c]

I’ll explain the car further for you guys since I have it, both sides, left and right for ur arm at the front are heated too (including ur seat obvsly) wireless charging with a case on too, 7 seats option, hologram option for the driver, live traffic info to give you the quickest way to your destination, only usb-c, no other type of USB, 64 different colour options, my favourite r, neon green, hot pink and deep purple, ambient lighting interior is under the front seats, under the windows, behind the screens. There is more and I said all of this before watching the video so idk if he mentioned this.

[@MrAllie-bf6zt]

Saw one the other day, love it!!!

[@TrevForPresident]

I don't know if I've ever seen a better example of a car priced for a harsh depreciation curve and leasing.

[@Slim1986]

They nailed the interior, best interior in the segment.

[@NomiFF]

Where did you shoot this video, love the place!!!!!

[@ReasonablyHilarious]

i work at the mbusi plant in vance alabama and this is my first time seeing this car up this close

[@ladyhiiragi8358]

2020 march my gle 450 is coming💕❤️💕❤️im excited... cant wait!

[@melvinmullings2356]

I love the backdrop in the intro. Nicely done!

[@713vinh]

How can you say it doesn't look nice on the exterior?? I think it's the best looking in its class.

[@georgecostanza2695]

Totally agree with how he felt, but GLE looks like a completely different car with an AMG pack (allows MB appeal to vastly different tastes) whereas X5's with and without the M Pack look relatively similar.

[@robertlucas54]

Does it have a full size spare? Run Flats? Where are the batteries? Does the dealer have to reset a computer when they are changed?Does it have a dipstick for the engine? 20 year 3 Benz family here.

[@randomuploads1015]

Under 6 seconds 0-60 in a 4900lb suv is pretty impressive especially one that wasnt build as a performance suv and is not even an amg

[@MrBobster2012]

What is the intro song to this when doing the glamour shots?

[@fao8147]

Would you chose this or an E450 Wagon 4Matic? I wonder why the wagon is almost $8K more expensive than this GLE?

[@kevs2good133]

That’s my beat they used for their little fun with the cars suspension

[@murkage3]

No. No it isn’t

[@nicholasjarrett2055]

Lowkey you’ve been doing every car Doug Demuro’s been doing lol

[@scorpionic3599]

Nick Jarrett Doug is trash lmao. He’s a sellout.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@scorpionic3599 Wrong.

[@ImYoutubing247]

That camera work in the beginning was on point 👌

[@lukhanyosikwebu_28]

What about it's firmness (comfort) over speed humps and pot holes? Does it absorb road imperfections?

[@IKhanNot]

Do they just have a plain old "steel suspension" setup with regular gas struts and steel springs or is that new system standard on all models. Airmatic was already troublesome enough so this might be tenfold.

[@nickdiam3993]

What do you think about the gle580? Is it too much or would it be nice?

[@azmainabrar697]

i wish it had somethin similar to the x5s camera system cuz its too goodd🔥

[@nickschulman986]

I can smell the depreciation.

[@VWGTI2013]

LOL the second you sign that loan contract.

[@lakeatman504]

lol omg , I felt bad for poor people , yall have to worry about depreciation but at the same time you all want to fit in with rich people.Thank god I am not poor.

[@nickschulman986]

@@lakeatman504 You're so rich, you don't have to worry about subject verb agreement... or a photo that shows you not about to choke on hotdogs or a large penis. God it must be nice, Malachi.

[@nickschulman986]

Just in case you're wondering, this is what winning a stupid KZbin comment section looks like... It looks like what I wrote. Read above. Yay!!! Now get in your Kia Sedona and drive off into the sunset darling.

[@lakeatman504]

@@nickschulman986 but why tho. I love my Mercedes and there is nothing you can do about it.

[@wrzl1675]

These are very cool, not 98k cool but to each his own. I do have to say though those 315 tires are going to suck in snow. MB air suspension works incredibly well but I’ve personally seen the repair bills for that system and it will stop your heart lol. This is vehicle that you do a 3 yr lease and dump it for a new model.

[@JayWestd]

What options would you get rid of to get to the mid-80's?

[@racoonzattack]

The first Mercedes-Benz to feature BMW M performance! It’s a cross venture. You can get the 2020 3 series with an optional AMG package. 🤣

[@tommartin1223]

If this car is rocking. Dont come a knocking

[@allenweeks9507]

4:50 turned my whole day around lmao I watch both of you guys channels

[@perrywlam]

Haha @ Sofyan's grin during the suspension bounce.

[@allsportsexpert]

If you take away the air suspension and the top of the line sound (there is a lower level Burmister $5500 cheaper) which is hard to tell the difference with traffic noises, that will be 14K cheaper.

[@Carlover20000]

Guys... what music did he use on the Chevy blazer Rs review?

[@richl1319]

Ameer Hamza link?

[@Carlover20000]

@@richl1319 yeah

[@ezeo.7315]

5:12 the camera guy really did come at you 😂😂😂😂

[@siseesan3147]

I can’t wait for the GLS review

[@TheLadiesman0815]

$90k?!?!?! Maaaaaaaan

[@tl1539]

for the pathetic MB reliability totally not worth it, it could lose half value after 3 yrs

[@tenk548]

Jes, but imagine going to McDonald's, parking or through traffic by using bounce control(aka e active body control).

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@tl1539 Why you so poor?

[@BeesonsCars]

Considering the E-ABC option is $8k from the factory, I couldn’t imagine the cost of replacement when a shock goes out.

[@busywl69]

wonderful cars to lease. Would never own one long term. That's crazy.

[@mariannalacrosse2886]

Yes I agree with lease only . I love the technology and safety of eactive body control . Sounds like it’s worth the 8,000 because suvs tend to roll but slowing down is a lot cheaper . But the ride quality is probably affected a lot to Eli justify the price. I like it but I think the g,s 450 is bigger for me , this seems tight and compact . Thanks for the review . As always you are straight to the freaking point and honest .

[@mjbakedbeans]

The air suspension bouncing this is stupid... but kinda cool lmao

[@theredline]

Matthew Jacobs That’s exactly what we thought when we first saw it...

[@The19610211]

So, if you were buying would it be the GLE, X5 or Cayenne?

[@LondonHasFallin]

Nice review Bro👍

[@cbruno12180]

They have gone batshit 100k wtf its just crazy so many options for 65k to 75k that will outperform this in everyway ill give one example jeep srt for 78k and thats only one i could go on the tech inside the benz is only thing that outways the rest of the segment

[@btecww]

love the Hip Hop segment with Alex ...cool

[@joapps8135]

Rear seats fold down is manual?

[@serraDXB]

I choked on my water when he said “M sport package” 😂

[@cbruno12180]

Samuel Serrano how much will that be??? My god if this is 98k whats the amg model 125k holy shit

[@DM-xt3rl]

The two large TV screens are WAY too much........The analog and digital screen combination was much better. The look is okay.........The price WAY too much...........Of course for most German cars Do NOT buy definitely lease. Undoubtedly the repair bills will be more astronomical than the initial price. You can probably wait until 2023 when the leases for these are up and buy one for around $35,000 keeping in mind that the major repair costs will just be getting started.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Rich people don't complain

[@giofromtexas2679]

So so so true 😣

[@patriot8087]

I like it I just can't see the value in this SUV The MDX is a better value but not a better SUV in my opinion. This SUV loaded up will run you a $100,000 grand. duh. A top end loaded MDX will run you about 60,000 Who wants a four cylinder in the 350 GLE to get the price of the SUV to compete with the MDX duh. Great Review though as usual. Thanks!!!!!!

[@pizzasubs]

have always had one question in regards to all these vehicles that have these touch screens nowdays, know that after time, that when you use your fingers to use the touchscreens, the display can get quite messy with fingerprints, but know to take care of that you can just get a bottle of that screen cleaning spray to clean off all of the fingerprints, but the main question I have is, on these which would you say is easier to use on these touch screens, your actual fingers, or one of those stylus pens like whhat alot of people use on either thier smartphones or tablets, probably the stylus's would probably be alot less messy on the vehicle's touchscreens I bet.......

[@redevilrrr]

Looks even better in dark red or dark grey. Matter of opinion, but a darker tone won´t contrast the black wheel arches that much. Also the previous ML from 2012 or so was already quite big, this one is even longer and wider. Obviously the main market for GLE is North America and China, because big SUV´s are not very popular in Europe.

[@Soh90]

This car is hilariously and needlessly complicated. A suspension that pushes the car in the opposite direction of the turn by manipulating each individual wheel? I love technology, but some things are just unnecessary. This is the reason why MB is unreliable. It’s not a matter of IF that suspension will break, it’s a matter of when and how much. The money they spent developing that suspension, they could have developed simple 2 mode ajustable suspension with two well worked out and supple settings. But no. We get a low rider.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

People that can afford the best, and/or newest tech, don't care. People back in the day didn't think we needed power steering or AC, etc. If you want a Model T, go buy one.

[@khabra90]

Anyone see an old generation Tiguan kind of?

[@kamala80]

I see it! I hadn't thought of that!