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5 out of 5 stars

New GLE

Chris Hanessian, 06/05/2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

We looked hard at the Porsche Cayenne which is a better car in most ways but couldn't justify another $10k. This is the 3rd MB SUV that we've owned and it's the best one yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

First Benz

rose londono, 07/10/2016
updated 07/11/2017
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

I gave my GLE 350 an overall rating of 4. I love the ride and the luxury interior. It is not five because I am comparing it to my former Lexus RX 350. When compared to the Lexus the RX is a little smother and quier ride. In the GLE I made the mistake of getting a 20 inch ring. I am a female and when getting in the step is s little high. Ok for tall guys I guess.

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Dang Nice Ride

Les, 06/23/2016
updated 09/29/2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful

Sang nice SUV. Quiet on the inside with very few minor quirks: 1) Yes--you must reset the ride stability control each time...big deal 2) Ride is a little floaty but overall it is comfortable and roomy. 3) MPG is what I expected and yes it averages around 20MPG combined. Overall, I would buy it again as the Mercedes folks always give us a great deal and service is superb. The AC works great and keeps it cool in the MS heat. Great job Mercedes....

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my GLE350!

Jan Van Glahn, 03/29/2016
updated 10/30/2017
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful

I had the opportunity to upgrade from a 2015 ML350 to the new 2016 GLE 350 and thought, why not. I am SO glad I did! I loved the ML350 but after just a few days with the GLE350, I knew I had made a good decision. The technology is so superior and the gear ratio is different so that it has more punch from 1st gear on. The ride is even better especially when you customize it with the sport mode. I felt safe in the ML but this GLE is like riding in a bank vault with all of the additional safety features. I see myself keeping this vehicle for years and years unless of course Mercedes comes up with even more enticing features during the next revision. AND it IS a Mercedes so I know if anything goes wrong or is in need of repair, Mercedes will do a quality job making it perfect again.

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3 out of 5 stars

Reliable but wanted a smoother ride

Gary Jensen, 02/21/2019
updated 08/24/2020
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The comfort mode doesn't soften the ride as we had hoped. Seems the same as performance mode, just the shifting is different. The test drive was fine, but over time in driving under many road conditions, we were disappointed in the overall comfort, especially on long drives. Reliability has been great

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