2020 Mercedes GLE Interior - configurations and pictures thread
 

This thread is for posting different configurations of the new 2020 Mercedes GLE interior, as well as general interior pictures. Feel free to post pictures you find or take here.

Sport interior with MB-Tex/Dinamica
 

Synthetic upholstery with Metal Weave trim. I had similar upholstery in my 2006 ML and liked it. Dinamica I wish there were a Leather/Dinamica option, but this is my present order selection.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...457008d77.jpeg
MB-Tex w/ DINAMICA inserts, metal weave trim
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...89e2163ef.jpeg
MB-Tex w/ DINAMICA inserts, metal weave trim
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...418ef1596.jpeg
MB-Tex w/ DINAMICA inserts, metal weave trim
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...418541f29.jpeg
MB-Tex w/ DINAMICA inserts, metal weave trim

Interior we don't get
 

This is Espresso Brown/Magma Grey leather from the Daimler Global Media site. However, production version of this appears to have all brown seats like second photo.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...26bb0856d9.jpg
Apparently we don't get this version
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8974d0d13.jpeg
Espresso Brown/Magma Grey leather

GLE 450 US options pricing worksheet
 

This is an Excel spreadsheet I put together for the GLE 450 based on the US preliminary DOG (see attachment).
Edit: Updated 12/1
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e51d1111a0.jpg

My GLE 450 build:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...a7ac5fb07.jpeg
Espresso/Magma Grey leather
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...7afa769ef.jpeg
Walnut trim
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...d393bbaec.jpeg
Burmester Surround Sound System
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...4b0c076ac.jpeg
Head-Up Display

Hey, you've got exterior pictures on an Interior thread! :) Congratulations and settle in for the wait!

I updated the interior pics above with my final build order.

I have determined my build and am ordering my car this week. Overall I am a little disappointed with the leather choices - none of the leather colors are any more richer or interesting than what is offered in the MB Tex. I intend on getting the following
Black/Tartufo leather
Aluminum trim
Black Headliner
In reading through the 88 page prior thread it seems like nobody is selected that interior. I am pretty confident most on this forum have more sense than me, so I have to ask if there is something wrong with the choice and if I am missing anything?
(I initially was going with walnut trim and a crystal grey headliner but after sitting in every car at the MB dealership to get a feel for the interior colors I am going with aluminum/black hl.

Interior options
 

I am with you on the interior selections - very conservative/tepid. I would kill for a Saddle Tan leather! Anyhow, taste in materials and colors is very personal. Here's what yours will look like:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...479106682b.jpg

Such dark,dark interiors...why this obsession? Even their brown interiors are dark. Give us at least one light interior combination that doesn't include black.

Interior colors
 

Totally agree. You can get Macchiato, but that's almost white. Saddle tan, or even a bold red would be great!

I wanted to go with Macchiato leather but my wife reminded me how easily it gets dirty, even from the dye in blue jeans. But I do like the lighter interiors.

Brown and grey combo is seriously bad. I don't get it.

I like the look of this combo and would like to see it in person.

Was out and about today and stopped by our MB Dealer in Tampa. Saw a couple GLE 450 and one GLE 350. Here are a couple pics of one in the wild:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...38c0224b81.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ebb07b2fc0.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...96b7dfbffd.jpg

if anyone could post a picture of the "brown linden wood flowing lines" would appreciate, maybe also of the Nappa lather, thanks

Anyone have some nice shots of "High-gloss Grey Linden" (US) or "Anthracite High-Gloss Lime Wood" (CAN)?

Black leather, black headliner + aluminum trim
 

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...112c39876e.png

Dinamica/MB-Tex
 

Here are some pics of the Dinamica/MB-Tex sport seat upholstery, along with the Flamed Open Pore Black Ash trim. The seats are very comfortable, (and will be cool in Summer & warm in Winter) but may not have the richness and $84k car deserves. Looks a little darker IRL. I'm disappointed in the trim; does not look like $850. Could be plastic if you didn't know better. Would look much better with Macchiato. I should have gone with Metal Weave.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...83b1b915b8.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...eadfa1025d.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1e5e6fc01e.jpg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...438bc0be43.jpg

I think your interior looks quite nice, I especially like the AMG touches (steering wheel, pedals). And the trim looks fine in the pics but it did look a bit plastic in the GLE 450 I test drove, still it went well with the Macchiato MB-Tex. I haven't seen the metal weave in person but it may look good with your dark interior. And I'm with you on your thoughts about the new interiors lacking some richness for the pricing. The Dinamica/MB-Tex sport seat upholstery looks very durable. Overall, the exterior and interior goes well together and you had to order all of if sight unseen. Congrats again.

I have to say that I share your view. The Flamed Open Pore Black Ash trim is clearly the darkest trim and Dinamica (microfiber) and MB-Tex (man-made "leather") is probably not something we are expecting from a luxury car.

Personally, I had (nearly) no choice and I will get the Anthracite open-pore oak wood trim with nappa leather black. My configuration is clearly nearly as dark as yours but if it has to be dark it's probably more something one can expect from a luxury car of $74K.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2a11d9eaf9.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...20254b59ed.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ed61b0828c.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f4d9e40f82.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...39e9b85bee.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...a392c11831.jpg

Ordered my GLE450 today!
 

I was told Sept/Oct delivery but not holding my breath. Hoping for holidays/Christmas delivery at least though! I was told the spoiler will have to be installed at the dealer though. Everything else went through.

Here is my build out we submitted today:

• Tiffany’s Black Out GLE450 4MATIC Pre-Order Specs: To be painted Matte Black and Max Window Tint upon delivery by MBUSA-McKinney
  
• Total: $84,900
  

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/as...vUFum0F-Um2n0v

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Re...Fbg81JM8TwjKD4

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Id...y1e6Fd6ef9emuU

Black exterior paint will be repainted upon delivery by MBUSA-McKinney to Satin Matte Black as in photo.

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey leather

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0r...nsW8pNaNcdUyg_

Packages

• AMG Line w/ Night Package
  
• Premium Package
  
• Warmth & Comfort Package
  
• MBUX Technology Package
  
• ENERGIZING Package Plus
  
• Advanced Lighting Package
  
• AIRMATIC Suspension Package
  
• Mercedes-Benz Star Service / 4 years or 40,000 miles
  
• Mercedes me connect services (3 years included)
  
• Mercedes me connect Assist Services
  
• Mercedes me Concierge (1-year trial included)
  
• In-car WiFi (1-month trial included)
  

Options & Accessories

• Heated steering wheel
  
• Topstitched MB-Tex upper dash and door trim
  
• Acoustic Comfort Package
  
• Ventilated front seats
  
• Multicontour front seats with massage
  
• Power 2nd-row side-window sunshades
  
• Heated and cooled front cupholders
  
• 4-zone climate control
  
• MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
  
• Front passenger seat memory
  
• Soft-close doors
  
• Trailer hitch (Class III)
  
• Surround View System
  

Tentative Delivery to McKinney store: Sept/Oct 2019

Dealer Build Out Spec and Price List for this order:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15I3...ew?usp=sharing

Hi All, I've got a lot of information from these forums so thought I'd help out on this thread with a few photos of the black / tartufo interior in our new GLE which just got delivered in Sydney Australia. Personally I'm happy with it however just be aware its more grey / teal than the equivalent BMW interior with the same name.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...087170dfb8.jpghttps://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...799d3de432.jpg

Black / Tartufo upholstery
 

I like it a lot! 1,000x better than the depiction in the order guide.

So far the best video of the new GLE I've seen :

Have the vetillated seats been just as crappy on the ‘20 GLE as it has been all previous Mercedes vehicles? Or have they made an any improvements on it for the new GLE?

I know since it’s not “cooled” seats, there’s a limit on how much it can do but can anyone even notice a difference really when it’s on?

Hope they are better, I have very good ventilated seats on my KIA right now :confused:

I would say they are just ok. I don't have any experience with previous MY version of it so I can't give a comparison, but it's noticeable in some areas, and provides a little relief but nothing earth shattering. Also curious to ear other's take on it, I was almost wondering if mine was defective.

Magma Grey / Black. Napa Leather
 

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...679352398e.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8b84e7ac98.jpg
Love the magma Grey / black leather seats, very comfortable. Iridium silver exterior. And natural grain grey oak trim.

I like your interior too. If I'm not wrong I think your grey/black leather is nappa leather that's why it is so comfortable. Could you please show us a photo of the second row?

Thank you for posting! I have the black/magma grey Napa leather on order. I was worried that it would be predominantly black, and I'm glad to see that it is actually grey.

Also, can you post when you ordered yours and when when it was delivered? I ordered my GLE 450 on June 7th in Louisiana, and it was originally scheduled for 1D August, but it has moved to 2D September. Since it seems the delayed orders are getting better, I'm hoping that mine may actually get built in September?

I ordered the deisgno Diamond White loaded with almost all of the options except the E-ABC, Burmester High-End sound, or the running boards.

Here is the second row.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...7d43ed042a.jpg

I ordered it mid-May and it arrived yesterday. I think they already had a build allocated, so they just modified it. Was originally scheduled for first decade of July, slipped to first decade of August, and arrived at the dealer just before the end of August.

Great color and the only upholstery with these stitchings

Not sure what you meant, what stitchings?

I think he means the "quilting" pattern of the upholstery - it's the only one like that.

Exactly!

GLE 300d with UK specs (interior)
 

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...943d8ec28c.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e43ae01a5f.jpg
Again some (****ty) pics of the interior. Pretty black interior.

I was not aware of that and it is worth to mention that there are two 12 V sockets / cigarette lighters: very interesting for those who have children and portable DVD players.

Man I really like that steering wheel just couldn't part with the ventilated seats on the AMG interior. I would have to do a wheel swap eventually :D

How do you find the comfort on the seats? I also ordered the AMG interior, but lately I find myself second-guessing not getting the massage seats. Are they comfortable or stiff?

It would have been a perfect steering wheel if MB would have put leather in its center (like for the Avantgarde version).

The seats are very very comfortable if you have the nappa leather. The leather not nappa is less soft. The touch of the nappa leather with the hand is smooth and soft. When you put your back on the seats, its smooth and soft and at the same time relativey firm.

The seats of the second row is even better (except this damned middle seat): probably because they are purely dedicated to the comfort of the passengers.

Just curios if you received your vehicle yet? How long did it take from order?

Thanks

Yes, I received it on Friday. It took 6 months from order but the last 3 weeks before delivery were dedicated to updates, recalls and bug fixes in the preparation cnter

Hmm ... I got the MB-Tex. :confused:

leather/massage
 

We got both our 450's in the last two1/2 weeks. The non-nappa leather in both is beautiful and comfy. The massage seats are very good, much better than i thought they would be.

I have no opinion concerning the comfort of the MB-Tex as I did not test it.

Beth, how long did it take to get yours from order?

We dropped two sets of orders because options were removed/unavailable, from january and then march. We ordered again at the end of may and the cars were supposed to be done first quarter august and delivery early sept. So we were about on time.

Finally took a few interior shots today.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f0f3f73cc.jpeg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1d331d330.jpeg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...c2dd8e1d6.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...b71768f3d.jpeg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5a04aca1d.jpeg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...93b34c818.jpeg

Thanks...looks nice. I have a 2016 GLC with this combo...was thinking on a GLE build to do the all black exterior with black and gray interior.

Given my yellow lab, I do wish the carpets (and back of the third row) were also beige, but I get why they went with the charcoal grey from aesthetic point of view. :D

I'm telling you, when you grip the satiny wood steering wheel between your fingers, it doesn't get better than that.
Every person that has sat in the driver's seat has been impressed. It feels much more luxurious than a glossy urethane lacquered wood.

wood steering wheel looks great - that interior combination is fantastic

i really wanted to go with wood, but no heated steering wheel unfortunately was a deal breaker on that option

Thanks, I appreciate it. The wood/leather wheel is heated, and it's wonderful.

It really does. My dad is a retired contractor who loves and appreciates wood, and that might be his favorite feature.

I wonder how that wood would hold up after years of sweat and oils from the hands touching it.

I imagine if you clean it once in a while, it'll hold up pretty well.

really? hah i guess i never actually asked - on the configurator it seems like its either heated leather or wood. the wood option doesnt indicate its also heated.

Looking at my build sheet, the heated steering wheel and wood/leather steering wheel options are both listed, so it appears you can combine the two options, so to speak. Looks like you can get the wood/leather steering wheel heated or not. The only wheel you can't get heated is the AMG wheel.

2020 GLE Interior questions
 

Hi all. Thanks for sharing the interior pics/details. I have a couple questions if anyone can answer....hoping to custom order 2020 GLE 450 asap...

1. Dealer told me at the last minute while making my build that my chosen Magma Grey/Exclusive Nappa leather interior requires an additional airbag add on package (like $500) and that “it might not be safe for kids w/ 2nd row car seats”. Anyone one know details? I’ve seen pictures of this interior with car seats and LATCH connectors. Seems odd a different interior leather choice would alter the safety ratings of the 2nd row seats, or that MB would install LATCH next to a “don’t install a car seat” warning in the same seat!

2. Macchiato interior and stains....I saw few people posting pics with macchiato interior and car seats......any issues with dirt/stains with such light interior? I like the look of this, but kids and stains made me opt for darker leathers.

3. Tartufo interior the dealer told me isn’t available until after 3/1/20??? But I’ve seen it listed on dealer lots across the country (just not close enough to drive and see). What’s the deal here?

MSRP of my build comes out to just under $90k so don’t want to rely on a dealer that “thinks they might” but doesn’t know many answers for me.
thanks for any input gang!
-KW

Re. #1, I was also recommended by my sales assistance not to include 2nd row airbag if going to use child seats. In my case it is 3 child seats. So I did not include them in my custom build.

You could un-select them? What interior did you choose? Dealer told me I had to pick them if I wanted the Nappa leather interior or had to pick a different interior. Seems weird to me. And the base model already has 9 airbags including rear side and curtain bags on every model.

3 car seats here too. That’s why I started looking st the GLE to get the optional 3rd row and put the biggest kid in booster there.

Seems like we are in the same boat. I needed the 3rd row also cause my parents are quite old.

I chose no AMG interior, with black MB-tex (leatherette). 2nd row airbags was selectable so I just opted not to include them.

Here in Spain you can choose AMG exterior with plain non-AMG interior.

2) stains will always be more noticeable on lighter interiors. Accidents are bound to happen with children. A darker interior would be the practical choice. Life is too short though. The macchiato interior is gorgeous. Maybe get a good waterproof seat cover instead.

3) throughout the year, there have been certain options that have been hard to keep up with due to demand. The cars you see at dealers optioned with Tartufo are probably the reason the option is not available till next year.

Ordering issues
 

That does not seem right. That upholstery does require Passenger Seat Memory (P64). I would pursue that further. Go look over the sales person's shoulder at the NetStar selections.
That is a good looking interior. I chose the AMG interior, but in retrospect I wish I had gone with Macchiato. Obviously will require more upkeep, and not sure I would get it if I had kids.
Yes, that's per the latest order guide; there are three upholsteries with delayed availability. Mercedes has struggled with upholstery and trim supply, it seems, and we know they had issues with their seat supplier, Lear.

There is a "Rear Side Airbags" option #293 that was added to my build too. I don't remember well but I think it's a requirement for the leather seats. It's $420USD on the Monroney sticker.

Whether or not it interferes with child seats is a different question that I don't know the answer to, but I have my 8 month old in the middle rear seat (Macchiatto, FWIW) and not worried about the side airbags. Not as worried about stains either after ceramic coating :)

The owner's manual does say something about the front passenger seat being able to detect if a child seat is installed versus a normal passenger, and how it will automatically disable the front passenger airbag in that case. Perhaps something similar for the rear side seats is in place, if indeed the rear side airbags are a problem?

Edit: A quick Google search shows these generic results (not specific to 2020 GLE):
https://www.childcarseats.org.uk/cho...%20its%20seat.
and https://thecarseatlady.com/sideairbagsandkids/ which basically says that rear side airbags are safe (even beneficial) even for kids, and that most child seat manufacturers refer you to your vehicle's owner's manual for any precautions about rear side airbags with child seats.

Edit 2: I looked through the Owner's Manual in the Airbags section and the Transporting Children sections and saw plenty of warnings, but nothing about the rear side airbags.

They're shown in this figure as part of #5 (which shows front side airbags as well as rear side airbags)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...6dff015dfb.png

And further below the section about where child restraint systems can be installed doesn't have any issues recommending the rear side seats...
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f9e36a0ab7.png

Cindy- how do you like the nappa grey leather w Diamond white exterior?
 

Hi Cindy-
I was excited to see your post about ordering the designo Diamond white exterior combined with the black/magma grey Nappa leather interior. How do you like the combo of interior/exterior colors, and could you please post a picture of the exterior of your (white) car, looking into the (gray) interior?

I just ordered the designo Diamond white w/ Macchiato beige/magna grey interior on Saturday, but I'm really second guessing the light macchiato interior (will show lots of dirt/wear over the years; we tend to keep our cars for 7+ years!) I think I might contact the dealer today to change the interior color to the black/magma grey Nappa leather, but I'm not sure how it will look with the white exterior. I'd really appreciate any insight!

If anyone else has any input / experience / pictures on this, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

I have the macchiato interior. I also have two young boys (6 & 3).
I notice jeans tend to rub some dye but if you keep up with regular cleanings/nourishment of your leather, you will be fine.
If you are still hesitant, go for the Artico/MB-Tex option. I had it my previous GLE (2016), and it looked like new 3 years later.
As tinman831 said, Life's too short, go with what makes you happy. This is just a car (depreciating asset) after all. No one expects to see this in a Concours d'élégance.

Thanks! I should have also mentioned that in addition to hiding wear & tear better than the Macchiato, I also like the look of the Nappa gray/black leather interior, in and of itself. That's what's making this a tough decision-- I'd probably prefer the Nappa gray leather to the Macchiato for several reasons, but I just don't know if the Nappa gray would coordinate well with the Diamond white exterior.

Diamond White/Gray Leather
 

Taste is personal, but gray goes with other achromatics, and as an architect I think it would be fine.

Hi,

Thanks for posting pics of your Magma Grey/black Nappa interior-- super helpful, as I'm about to order. However, can you please confirm which portions of the interior are BLACK? Most parts look grey from your pictures (which is gorgeous!) Just want to confirm, so I know what to expect.

Thank you!

Black/Magma Grey Nappa
 

This may help you.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...cf924973ae.jpg

Here are a few more photos, but it's pretty much what Greg shared. Headliner is light grey.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8035844b5a.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e80f631d30.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...028181a5cf.jpg

Hi EMH,

I LOVE the black/magma grey Napa leather with my Diamond White exterior. I wouldn't change a thing and think they go extremely well together.

Magma grey/Nappa leather interior
 

Tommyr - love the interior pics! In mbusa site it looks much darker, but your better quality pics show it’s true grey tones and it looks amazing.

Can you comment on the location of your 2nd row side airbags? I think by law they have to put a label or tag stitched to it. My dealer is now telling me the airbags that are normally in the side seat bolster (like the manual picture above) are different for only the Magma grey/Nappa leather and are in the actual door panel which would blow out straight into th seating area (and be unsafe for child car seats). Can you verify this?

i really want to special order this Magma Grey/Nappa leather with my Briliant Blue exterior. I find it odd that my dealer knows so little about the cars they sell. Spending 30 min reading online reviews/comments before going in taught me more than they knew :(. And they act like the 450 is a mythical creator analogous to a unicorn.

KW2, I have no idea where the rear seat air bags are, but I haven't seen anything that says not to install a car seat in the rear. Right after I ordered mine the magma/black exclusive napa went on shortage, have you seen if its available again??

dealer wasn’t aware of any shortage but estimated build time is Jan 2020. Dealer heard back from Coorportate office that airbags are supposed to be in the side of rear seat just like every other model and child seat safe. Not sure what the option #293 for $420 is for but it’s only mandatory for the Nappa leather interior.

293 is the second row side airbags.

yes but all models come with standard 9 airbags including rear side airbags. So what exactly is the difference with vs without option #293? Macchiato leather I test drove cannot be built with opti9n #293 but it has the rear side airbags. I’m clueless what this option adds. Sales manager thought it was extra 2 airbags (11 total) but that was proven wrong.

Gotcha. That’s odd.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...36c2bcef54.jpg

From MBUSA. Option 293 is for rear side airbags. The standard 9 includes Driver/Passenger front (2), Driver/Passenger Side (2), Driver/Passenger Pelvic (2), Driver Knee (1), side curtain (2). The option is for driver/passenger side 2nd row side airbags. So you can have a total of 11 airbags.

Oops, wrong thread

That pic says 11-way, which doesn't necessarily mean 11 airbags. In my configuration sheet under Driver assistance package, it lists "292 Side airbags" for the rears. KW2. Would you mind posting your build sheet with all the codes on it? It could just be different codes for the rear side bags depending on what interior material you have.

You didn't read/comprehend what I was saying. I was not referring to "11 way". I said you can have a total of 11 airbags. 9 are standard, 2 are optional. the 2 optional are those in the rear sides

incorrct. They all come standard with 9 airbags like the owners manual pic above shows. Driver front, driver knee, driver torso/side, passenger front, passenger side/torso, left rear seat side, right rear seat side, and roof curtain bags right/left that is one bag which covers front to back. Dealer initially told me the added airbag option #293 was for air bag #10 and #11 but he has now realized was also incorrect.

Something on my build clearly costs $420 for option #293....but have no idea what it is. Definitely not any more # of airbags.

here’
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...6433f4345.jpeg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...a544217c5.jpeg
s pic of my build sheet....option #293 airbags is near bottom of page 1.

Where do you see the left/right rear seat side bags as standard? No where in the manual shown above does it say the rear airbags are standard. Owner manual has disclaimer that not all equipment listed is standard, some equipment listed in owners manual is optional. They don't print different owner manual for each vehicle based on equipment ordered. There is one generic manual for the entire line. In this case the option 293 for $420 are for the two rear side airbags shown in the manual but is optional equipment.

The picture I showed above is a clip from MBUSA site for the GLE. It shows 9 standard bags not including the rear bags. Funny for the GLS it shows the same "11 way" but says only 7 air bags standard with 2 optional (same rear code 293 bags).

MBUSA air bag for GLS
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1f39fb9341.jpg

I had to take a REAL close look at your posts again. The difference is in the side CURTAIN airbags vs airbags that come from the sides of the seats. I think this is what we were having a hard time figuring out. The rear side curtain airbags is standard. The seat airbags are an option. The seat side airbags weren't even an option listed in the dealer ordering guide. Now it makes some sense. Thanks for the clarification.

I wouldn't call it rear side curtain as the side curtain bags is a single bag that reaches from first to third row. (so there is no separate front side curtain. It's just one large side curtain bag that covers all rows)

I didn't see 293 side bags in the 11-2-2018 DOG, haven't looked at more recent. But they are in the GLS DOG. The rear side bags has always been an option in all MB vehicles (for at least the last 10 years). Not just this latest generation.

per MBusa and my dealer every 2020 GLE made in US has 9 standard airbags. See screenshot. Also for example, the car I test drove on the lot did not have this mystical option #293 rear airbags....and yet has this rear seat bolster (side) airbag (making 9 for this car)...see 2nd pic. Yes the curtain airbag is only 1 for the entire left and 1 for the entire right side of the ca (front to back as mentioned).
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f1428a11bd.png


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...b4d59192b.jpeg

Just spitballing, but I wonder if it could be side airbags for the 3rd row seating? It would make sense if there are 9 standard airbags because not all GLEs come with the third row. If you get the 3rd row, maybe you can add the additional two airbags?

nah, it’s mandatory for Nappa leather interior without 3rd row. Tried a fake build thinking the same thing with the dealer. I know weird right?

Not every 2020 GLE, I've tested 4 2020 GLE. 3 of them did not have it. Only one had it and it was noted on the window sticker.

Also the 9 standard airbags does not include rear side airbags. See below from MBUSA for GLE (read description of the 9 standard bags)

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...a4290b848a.jpg

Rear side airbags
 

I got the 293 rear side bags as a non-listed option (not in DOG, but in NetStar) in my April build. I didn't intend to get them but my sales guy made an assumption.

This description doesn’t make sense or add up. This says the driver seat has front bag (steering wheel location), side bag, pelvis bag, knee bag, curtain bag. But when you look at the owners manual there’s a bag missing. There’s no pelvic bag, only the bolster bag (which I assume is the driver side bag but maybe they’re considering this a pelvic bag). In any event there’s not 5 driver seat protecting airbags....only 4.

i’ ve not seen any without the 2nd row side bags in the seat bolster but if you have than this could be the whole business with option #293 and the rest of the details are misprints/trypo’s maybe....and the standard GLE than only has 7 actual airbags.

So condusing.

Yup very condusing...err confusing.. :) The GLS lists 11 way protection standard but with only 7 bags (driver side/pelvis is one big bag on the GLS).

If I have time this weekend I'll go by the local dealer and check out their inventory of GLE and see if they have them.

Try this: See if you can count all the airbags.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...606cadf904.jpg

im counting 9.....now comes the question if this is all standard equipment or includes the 293 option. It clearly has rear side airbags, so one would say yes this includes the 293 upgrade. But then that would confirm without the 293 upgrade there’s only 7 airbags.

Nice pic breakdown.

my dealer had a visit from Germany this week with a “product expert”. Confirmed the base model GLE only has 7 airbags. Only get 9 if adding option 293 rear side airbags. The specs were supposed to read similar to GLS and basically say “9 way airbag protection”. They blamed it on translation from German to English. Whatever. Anywho problem solved.

my GLE is on order.....the count down begins!

Passenger seat, side air vents
 

Which option/package includes air vents in pillars between front and back doors? Those vents would be good in order to keep passenger windows clear in humid/cold weather.

I believe it’s 4-zone climate control.

Thanks for your comment! 4-zone is also my assumption for the suspect. Mercedes pages seems to be quite unclear about the vents.

ISO Iridium Silver Ext with Macchiato leather photos
 

Does anyone have photos they can share of a GLE with Iridium Silver exterior and Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey leather interior? Thanks.

Hi there,

I'm looking at a new 2021 GLE designo white exterior and the interiors are macchiato beige with black headliner. I haven't seen any GLEs with this interior combination.

Does anyone else have this ? How does it look ? Any pictures ?

thanks in advance!

I have a 2020 with designo white exterior and macchiato beige interior, but no black headliner. We love the color combo.

If I recall correctly, it wasn't possible to add the black headliner option with the macchiato interior, but maybe that changed for 2021.

Thanks for the quick reply. I like the beige on beige headliner

A little skeptical with the beige on black since I haven’t seen one.

I should have said this is not on the lot yet.

I wasn’t sure where to post this one but I’ll ask here. I got upgraded to a GLE 350 loaner today. First, dang I forgot how nice the GLE is over the GLC.
So here is the question, what are these little silver buttons at the back of the cup holders?


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...02b6d7668.jpeg

They unlock a portion of the cupholder surrounds to allow bigger cups. I think.

If you push the cup holder in the direction on the photo below it allows for bigger cups.

You can then press the button the release it moving it back to the position in your photo.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...977b763fb.jpeg

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Have exactly the same interior,(image from canadianautoreview.ca).
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