2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Consumer Reviews
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Wind noise
Annoying wind noise from driver, passenger windows, rattling noise in headliner, couldn't drive it on freeway with the wind noise, dealer and Mercedes engineers changed many parts couldn't solve the problem, drove another 3 gles they all have similar or worse wind noise, Mercedes said this Annoying wind noise is normal, and there's no fix at this time I'll have to trade it with something that doesn't have wind noise. I don't recommend buying any gle since all have this problem.
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Quiet and Comfortable Ride
Very quiet cabin. The surround sound audio is good but the bass is weak even at +10. Acceleration is slow in e-mode, but that’s not surprising. The paddle shifters are handy if you want to get a bit more power going up a hill. Re. Everything else, it’s a Mercedes and the luxury you expect is precisely what you get.
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- GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUVMSRP: $55,59949 mi away
- GLE 580 4MATIC 4dr SUVMSRP: $94,63517 mi away
- GLE 350 4MATIC 4dr SUVMSRP: $68,01517 mi away
Quirky car for $90k
I bought my GLE 450e one year and 25,000 miles ago. This was my first MB vehicle. I spent $2k on the Driver's Assistance package but shut it off early in my relationship with the car. The tech is intended for reducing driving stress by reading speed limit signs and adapting speed on corners. While driving in heavy, fast traffic, the car abruptly dropped from 70 mph to 40 mph after misreading the interstate speed with a frontage road speed limit. This tech proved wholly unreliable and dangerous. When I had a loaner EQS, that same technology caused the car to rapidly accelerate on a city street after misreading a road sign for a speed limit. The "hands-free" technology is not as advertised. I must touch the steering wheel every 45 seconds to keep the alarm from flashing and the car from automatically slowing down. The driver assistance feature is not ready for prime time. Other less serious issues are how the radio volume changes as the car turns left or right. The car dumped all the washier fluid in my garage on multiple occasions, but the MB technicians could never find a reason why. I traded a 2019 Ram Limited with 100K miles that never gave me a day's concern. I regret trading the truck.
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My Unicorn AMG!
Best experience buying the car and truly the car is more than I ever could have asked for! It is beautiful sleek, unique and very bad-ass! I know, who knew such a car would have the makings of a fast car and a luxury SUV all in one! Yes please and I am in love!
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Definitely consider!
Bought the 2024 450e in twilight blue metallic/macchiato beige interior. 21'wheels, brown walnut trim, DAP, W&C pkg, Winter pkg, Pinnacle trim, pan sunroof, 4 zone climate. The GLE comes with a lot of MBUX tech, takes some getting used to for a first timer. That said, the plug-in is SOOO much smoother and quieter than the gas-only 450 and 350. We've had BMW's for years and needed to replace a larger SUV. Chose between this and the X5. Both were great for different reasons, but the aesthetics drew my wife to the MB. Great ride, super comfortable, no issues after 8 months of ownership. HOWEVER, there is one quirk...the backup camera makes a whirring and clunking noise as if something is rattling around in your trunk. Dealer told us it's a common complaint. It apparently happens because the camera always opens and closes at certain lowspeed mph. The dealer installed the MB sound insulation kit, cautioned me it's not a 100% fix, but it would help. It has, but it's still very noticeable. MB should be more than capable of eliminating this issue. Never had it in any other car we've owned. That said, it's really the only flaw, but it's real and can be annoying.
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