Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Consumer Reviews
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Luxury suv with goods, bad's and ugly's
Da man, 07/06/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
21 of 32 people found this review helpful
I rent the base model when the car rental ran out of cars and gave us an impassible upgrade deal. Car looks great as I caught many glances from passerby like am a rich guy, funny it was when people judge me by the look, oh well!!! Here is the good, bad and the ugly. Good: look, very quiet, feel slow like 55 mph but actually fly at 85, parking assist with great view even in low light, great interior and fitting, really cold a/c, big trunk area, good space 2nd row. Bad: slow acceleration, only use super unleaded at least 91 octane, gas guzzler when use cruise control, no 3rd row, keeps asking me to rest with night driving almost every hour. And the UGLY are: rain activated wipers that wipe like I dance on hot charcoals with no option to control its rate (make visibility nil and very dangerous; better with slower swing so I can still see in between the beats; too fast and the water can't drain off the windshield); next is the rotating selector and the little screen that I can use my finger to write, instead I wanted to give it a finger; an absolutely waste of time, unless Benz replaces it with touch screen than I will call it AWESOMENESS, not yet Benz. The next troll is the seat design. Worse than an "economy" car. Not only my butt but all passengers ended up with butt bruises, well that is a little exacerbated but it was a "pain in the butt". The seats are tooo firm, Benz, unless Germans was spanked so much when little that they have better tolerance. And lumbar support for front seats are bad that I had to snug a small blanket there. Ok, I rant much now so need a break. Until next time...
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What a disappointment!!!
Mr. Salvatore, 03/08/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
22 of 34 people found this review helpful
For $136K with tax and license I expected something better. Opinions vary on looks, but I think it is a great, impressive looking car. It is fast, quiet, and feels very solid and comfortable on the road. The airmatic suspension is wonderful in leveling out the ride even in turns. The upgraded B&O stereo is amazing. It's failings are many. I cannot get the seat comfortable. The problem for me is where my legs leave the front edge of the seat. There is no thigh support extension on the AMG GLE 63 Coupe. I have the multicontour seats. You can adjust the side bolsters and front edge. Like blowing up air bags. The side bolsters will hold you nice and firm. The front edge of the seat with the air cushion is just plain uncomfortable. Like sleeping on a blowup air mattress. It is hard at any inflation level. Really, really annoying to me. The navigation system is totally worthless. I don't even want to detail all the problems with it. From laboriously putting in an address to a voice control that functions only with exact addresses, if it understands you at all, and I mean exact. If you manage to get your destination in, navigation can be a problem as well as it tells me to turn when I am in the middle of making the turn, not beforehand. Thankfully Android Auto with Google navigation functions great on the car, but then you have to plug your phone in and out everytime you come and go. An annoyance. I am thinking of getting a cell phone just to leave hooked up to the car. All the safety electronic stuff is worthless. The Active Blind Spot Assist and the Lane Keeping Assist work only at certain speeds and with specific road conditions and markings. So it is totally unreliable. The Stop and Go cruise control is also problematic and not the convenience it is advertised to be. Even the Eco engine feature only works under certain conditions. If too many electronics are on, it won't work as to not drain the battery. Too many electronics as in AC, stereo, and ventilated seats!!! So this car excels as a Sport SUV car, but really, really fails as a luxury coupe. I would not buy another one, and I find the seat so uncomfortable, I am considering taking the loss and trading it in for some other car.
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Mudslide, 01/16/2022
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
There aren't many SUV's out there these days that even look like SUV's - more like wedges with wheels. The ones with decent styling, like the GMCs or Jeeps have their own set of problems. I really was trying to avoid a "status" symbol, but at the end of the day, the Benz had it all: styling, comfort, reliability, safety, utility, and quality. It has excellent acceleration and a luxurious, quiet ride. Love the sound system and the parking cameras. The outside dimensions are perfect for a mid-size SUV with an excellent turning radius, along with plenty of cargo space for my needs. I'm not a fan of the steering shift selector and you better remember to press "park" (or it stays in neutral and will roll), but you get used to it. It takes awhile to learn all the features and they are not particularly intuitive. Fuel economy is not great (I average 18mpg), but like the large gas tank that comes with it. Routine maintenance is expensive, but so far no problems. In summary, I am very happy with my purchase and still look forward to driving it even if it is a "status symbol" (and that's not all bad either!)
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I Love My GLE
Mauidude84 , 01/09/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just want to point out that I’ve never bought a used car before and I absolutely love my 2017 GLE350 4Matic AMG-Night Sport Edition. It has all the creature features that I’ve always wanted such as massaging seats, light up front MB emblem, panoramic roof, soft close doors, temperature controlled cupholders and so much more. I know there is a brand-new model for 2020 and I’m looking into hopefully purchasing another in the next year or so.
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Gmama, 03/29/2019
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 63 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Maintenance is expensive.
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