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Awesome Ride
Chris, 12/17/2020
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
43 of 44 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is amazing. Almost everything is great, so I will only mention a few points. I have a GLC and a GLE. The engine noise in the GLE is much louder, even though they have identical engines. As such, if you can, I would recommend opting for the 6 cylinder over the 4 cylinder, for a quieter ride. Also the factory missed a part (a door sill) during assembly, which was a little concerning. I also think Mercedes makes things more complicated than they have to be. Specifically, they make the cars technology so you can do the same thing from 3 different sources. This might seem cool, but it makes for too many options. Other than that, I would highly recommend.
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Awesome vehicle
Simcha, 04/17/2021
updated 04/22/2024
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Was hesitant regarding purchasing the GLE 350 because of it’s 4 banger engine. Decided to go with it after an extensive test drive. This engine is not quick from a dead stop, however in more than 95% of all real world driving situations it will surpass your expectations. The interior is by far best in class, making the BMW X5 , and the Lexus RX seem a generation behind. Ride quality is exceptionally comfortable, and initial quality was excellent. I’ve only had the GLE for a month and a half. As with all German luxury brands, resale value is poor, however this doesn’t seem to matter as much on a lease. I just feel good when driving my GLE, and isn’t that what its really all about. UPDATE: This is an update after now owning the GLE for nearly 20 months. The GLE remains a vehicle that I would definitely recommend. It has provided me with reliable service and a surprisingly high fun factor. No issues to report except there is a whistling sound at highway speeds coming from the driver’s side mirror. Others have reported the same issue. Fuel filler door was not perfectly flush with the exterior, this seems to have perhaps remedied itself or I just don’t notice it as much. I keep transmission in ECONOMY mode, it provides for smoother downshifting. If given the choice at this moment, I would definitely buy this vehicle again.
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2021 GLE 450 Overview
Den, 08/27/2021
updated 09/28/2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
The SUV has plenty of power, beauty but the down shifting of the 9 speed is not smooth. Our 2021 BMW x5 8 speed transmission is very smooth. The GLE has a softer ride than our BMW. I have only 900 miles on my new 2021 GLE and dash has squeaks and minor vibrations over an uneven road surface. The dealer had no luck in correcting them. I am looking for another opinion/solution . The heads up display is large but the reflection from the unit at peak sun periods provides bright spots/small light streaks on the windshield from the CRT corners. If you have the Acoustic Comfort Package, the windshield Infrared reflecting Film creates a dash board reflection in the windshield even when the dash color is black. I would not recommend the Acoustic Package due to the UV film reflection of the dash board. The service manager at my dealership was surprised to see that affect as well. The light streaks appear to be coming from the dust cover for the heads up display unit onto the windshield. No solution other than removing the dust cover in my opinion. The BMW heads up display on my wife's 2021 X3 appears to have a much cleaner install and the display is a less busy graphic/s display. You can not reduce the size of the graphics on the GLE. No light streaks on the BMW version of the heads up display. The factory installed Dash Cam works great, however you must enable it every time you start the car first then open the Mercedes Apps in the MBUX system. I was also surprised the GLE 450 now comes with Cooper Tires (Discoverer) The jury is still out on their performance, comfort, tread wear. As I continue to drive this SUV I found another item that is frustrating, the windshield wipers. There are very noisy during operation and change direction very hard. The jury maybe coming in with a verdict very soon. Currently the Cooper Tires are wearing fast and some rubber is peeling off. The tires have 13000 miles on them. These tires are no conducive for a luxury SUV. The vibration at the dash cover still exist depending on road conditions. In lieu of all of this the GLE 450 is the best SUV I have driven.
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First and last Mercedes
R M, 07/04/2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
Paid 90K for a top of the line GLE 580, performance and comfort the car was amazing, super fast and pretty fun to drive. Electronically it’s a nightmare, the car would randomly not start, in the year I owned it it was at the dealership 4 times for this issue with no resolution, sometimes taking over a week of just sitting at the dealership. Other fun features included the speedometer screen going completely blank repeatedly, the windshield wipers going on randomly, the audio not working at all, the car not shutting off, engine light (dealer claims no codes came up) My 11 year old Cadillac with 130K miles was more reliable then this hunk of junk. Bought new, owned it for a year, good riddance.
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Pure luxury that compares to no other
jkpetre, 03/05/2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
I cross-shopped Porsche, BMW, Audi & Volvo when I was shopping and NOTHING came close to the build quality, beauty and features the GLE offers. I opted for the 350 and find it's plenty of power. Everyone recommends the 450 because it's more power, but when is enough, enough? I've heard 80% of buyers opt for the 350 so don't feel bad just because a bunch of car reviewers always want the top spec. I came to Mercedes from Tesla. This is the 3rd Mercedes I've owned and came back for build quality and an infotainment/tech system that puts everyone else to shame. No my Mercedes doesn't fart, Tesla, but it gives me a great, warm seat massage. I have no regrets and constantly try to find excuses to go drive somewhere. It's a beautiful thing.
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