GregW / Oregon

Agree. It may be just a slightly more vocal exhaust. Possible, but not likely, is it's an active exhaust with controlled valves.

buddy0329

Correct, however perhaps there could be a distinction between Euro and NA models. One can only hope.

GregW / Oregon

The German site doesn't say anything about a sport exhaust or sports brake system as noted in the US package, so it's not out of the question.

GregW / Oregon

I posted about this a few months ago. Could be useful for finding locations without addresses.

GregW / Oregon

https://www.motor1.com/news/276377/gle-63-glc-63-spied/

11001100

JoeMa

Seeing the GLE in so many different colors and trims was very helpful. Thanks for the post.

11001100

One guy from the Russian forum, who has already driven new GLE said that they have increased the frequency of the suspension up to 20 Hz. And this is a huge breakthrough compared to Magic Body Control on the S-class (5 Hz)

JoeMa

I keep going back-and-forth about E-ABC. At $8100 I wonder how much of a difference it will really make in everyday driving compared to AIRMATIC?

bonboon

Ron.s

I'm in the same situation and have removed it & put it back twice. If you like to drive the twisties fast the curve feature would be really neat to have. Since you trade often you could add it next time. It will probably be worth less than half of the cost in 2 years for book value. I have currently decided to go just air unless I can wait to drive one before I order....that might change my mind. My other issue is the brown color. It looks like a lighter brown in some pictures and I wouldn't want it if a light brown.

GregW / Oregon

Depends on your "everyday" driving. I think it will make the road smoother in terms of reaction to potholes, speed bumps, railroad tracks, etc. for normal daily driving. On the sporty side, it should make a huge difference for handling when the road gets curvy (I know the Dynamic Handling on my '12 does). Most won't use the offroad features but they are there. I'm getting it.

JoeMa

Funny you should mention trading often. I may end up trading it after a year or so for an AMG 53 so I may be better off not going with E-ABC for this one. I should wait on the 53 but I'm impatient.

Do you mean the Espresso Brown? If so, it is not a light brown, it's definitely a darker brown.

JoeMa

Old vs New

rbrylaw

From the outside view, they're very similar and both are great looking. From the inside, the old one was really outdated, while the new one is much more modern and tidy looking. I still don't like the way they integrated the MBUX screen into the dash and really dislike the fake air outlet on the right hand side of it.

Ron.s

buddy0329

Good morning, looking for your feedback on certain options please:

1. Night Package? I've ordered most of my cars in flat black. Considering Obsidian black for this one to hold back the swirl marks. What benefit / changes will I notice with a Night Package have on a Black car? I also plan on the AMG Line Exterior.
2. Acoustic Comfort - I'm not inclined to get this option, but worried about making a mistake. More trouble than it's worth, i.e. easypass transponders & garage door openers. Are cell phones impacted as well? Shouldn't the car already be vault-like quiet
3. Airmatic - Drove it in the GLS 450, I didnt love it and have not encountered a W166 GLE with the option on a dealer's lot. I'm looking for a firm / sporty suspension in the model of the Audi Q7 if that makes sense.
4. 20" or 21" wheels?

Ron.s

GregW / Oregon

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1. Personal preference. This changes from bright to black the roof rails, front splitter, grille trim, side mirrors, window trim & rear diffuser. You would also get the wheels with black insets. Personally, black on black is a certain look I think is a little severe. I would get it on Silver or Grey, but don't think I will on white. If you watch the video in #1056 you will see various colors that have the package. Here are comparisons with/without:

With Night Package


Without Night Package

2. I wouldn't get it for the sound, but if you live in a very hot area might be worth it for the heat rejecting windshield, although that is a look you either like or don't.
3. I like Airmatic and there is a Sport setting to make it extra tight. You do get load leveling, and the ability to raise and lower the car. I've actually never driven the steel spring version since my '98!
4. I think the beefiness and scale to the car of the 21s will be nice. As JoeMa says, the downsides of the 21s are more expensive tires, more unsprung weight and the inability to use Winter tires on the same rims.

rbrylaw

We're going to the Tampa International Car Show today. If they have a GLE450 on display, I'll take plenty of pics and post them. I remember when the GLC was about to be released, it was there at the show before it was released. I hope it's there today.

buddy0329

GregW / Oregon

GregW / Oregon

I just got word from my sales rep that my car is scheduled to be built at the end of February. I ordered it on 11/7, the first day possible.

JoeMa

rbrylaw

No luck. They had the 2019 GLE400 there, but no GLE450