Gurd63
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- Jul 31, 2015
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- Birmingham
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- G63 19, 190e AMG, C36/43, E55, Countach, RS Cosworth, S350, CLA45, SL55 F1, 997 Turbo, RRS SVR 19
Afternoon all,
Week 1 with the GLE Coupe has just gone.
My 2012 E63 AMG went into Mercedes the other week due to the engine management light coming on. I took it into merc and they say they suspect that it was a wiring loom fault or the dreaded timing issue which is a known issue on the M157 engine!
Anyway, after telling Mercedes that I needed a car as I use the E63 everyday, they offered to give me a Mercedes GLE 350d 4Matic AMG line through an external hire company. So obviously I accepted
Looks
Okay so regarding to the looks of the car, I've found it to be very much a love it or hate it car. Some people love the size and how different it looks to other cars (not including a particular BMW), however some people do not like it at all. IMO I love the front, very aggressive and shouts get the **** out've my way haha. The back however... lets just say even Kim Kardasian would feel small next to this thing. Although, it is slightly growing on me.
Interior
Lovely. Fresh, feels modern, good quality materials and ambient lighting. The new ICE system is good however I think I still prefer the older 2014 style. And I haven't used that touch mouse pad thing as its just quicker and more accurate to use the traditional circular dial to navigate. The seats are great, supportive and comfy. Boot space is acceptable but no way like the Q7 due to the sloped back.
Drive
I already own a 2011 Audi Q7 so that was my benchmark and what I'm mostly comparing the GLE too. Honestly imo I think that the car drives very good for its size and weight, doesn't feel that heavy, the steering is light and oh so smooth. The 9 speed gearbox seemed a bit OTT when I heard about it but its a peach! The gear changes are seamless and makes the Q7 feel 10 years old.
The engine itself is pretty good, smooth and quiet on ignition, idle (I turn the auto-start off) and cruising. Upon acceleration it picks up speed pretty quick for a big girl, feels more then 260bhp however I think the gearbox has some play in that too.
In comfort mode the ride is tolerable, defo better than the 63. It copes with bumps and pothole okay however sometimes it can feel as if it wants to rock side to side like a boat on an uneven road, I feel the Q7 deals with that better. Also, you only really sense the size of the car when you try to push it round corners. And can feel nose heavy under braking. Granted though this isn't a 63 so cant expect anything great.
Consumption wise its good but not great, again I think due to the weight and my heavy right foot at times:bannana: the average mpg is 30-35. Our 14 E350 Blutech is far better when driven the same. The tank is also quite small which can be annoying.
Done over 500miles in a week (came with just 24!!)
Overall yes a very nice new Mercedes, looks wise hmmm still has to grow on me. Handling could be better but very good gearbox, interior and engine.
But I miss the E63
Week 1 with the GLE Coupe has just gone.
My 2012 E63 AMG went into Mercedes the other week due to the engine management light coming on. I took it into merc and they say they suspect that it was a wiring loom fault or the dreaded timing issue which is a known issue on the M157 engine!
Anyway, after telling Mercedes that I needed a car as I use the E63 everyday, they offered to give me a Mercedes GLE 350d 4Matic AMG line through an external hire company. So obviously I accepted
Looks
Okay so regarding to the looks of the car, I've found it to be very much a love it or hate it car. Some people love the size and how different it looks to other cars (not including a particular BMW), however some people do not like it at all. IMO I love the front, very aggressive and shouts get the **** out've my way haha. The back however... lets just say even Kim Kardasian would feel small next to this thing. Although, it is slightly growing on me.
Interior
Lovely. Fresh, feels modern, good quality materials and ambient lighting. The new ICE system is good however I think I still prefer the older 2014 style. And I haven't used that touch mouse pad thing as its just quicker and more accurate to use the traditional circular dial to navigate. The seats are great, supportive and comfy. Boot space is acceptable but no way like the Q7 due to the sloped back.
Drive
I already own a 2011 Audi Q7 so that was my benchmark and what I'm mostly comparing the GLE too. Honestly imo I think that the car drives very good for its size and weight, doesn't feel that heavy, the steering is light and oh so smooth. The 9 speed gearbox seemed a bit OTT when I heard about it but its a peach! The gear changes are seamless and makes the Q7 feel 10 years old.
The engine itself is pretty good, smooth and quiet on ignition, idle (I turn the auto-start off) and cruising. Upon acceleration it picks up speed pretty quick for a big girl, feels more then 260bhp however I think the gearbox has some play in that too.
In comfort mode the ride is tolerable, defo better than the 63. It copes with bumps and pothole okay however sometimes it can feel as if it wants to rock side to side like a boat on an uneven road, I feel the Q7 deals with that better. Also, you only really sense the size of the car when you try to push it round corners. And can feel nose heavy under braking. Granted though this isn't a 63 so cant expect anything great.
Consumption wise its good but not great, again I think due to the weight and my heavy right foot at times:bannana: the average mpg is 30-35. Our 14 E350 Blutech is far better when driven the same. The tank is also quite small which can be annoying.
Done over 500miles in a week (came with just 24!!)
Overall yes a very nice new Mercedes, looks wise hmmm still has to grow on me. Handling could be better but very good gearbox, interior and engine.
But I miss the E63