GLE450 - Changes in 10 years
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GLE450 - Changes in 10 years
I traded in my 2014 ML350 for a 2024 GLE 450 and thought I would share some thoughts after 3 months on the changes in the model 10 years later. I had a great experience with the ML and had no major mechanical issues putting 140K on the speedo, new motor mounts at 125K was the biggest expense.
GOOD:
1) interior is so much nicer, great use of wood
2) quieter - I did opt for the insulated glass package
3) technology on lane warnings is light years improved
4) engine power is great - I understand I went from a 350 to a 450 - the power is impressive
5) headlights - much improved
BAD:
1) seat heaters are terrible - barely warm the seats - the vented seats are nice when it's hot but I like to use the seat heaters in the morning on the way to the gym, not nearly as warm as the ML would get
2) picky - I miss the sunglasses holder near the rear mirror - I know they packed tech in my sunglasses storage space but it was convenient
3) active steering assist - I have now gone on 4 road trips - just when I get comfortable with the semi self driving, the car runs across a line with no warning or drfts into another lane - I just don't feel like the system is ready for prime time - need some major software updates, and yes these are interstates, well marked in great weather conditions
4) no question you have more of a "tub" feel in the driver's seat, parking was easier in the ML, I find myself having to use the parking camera to navigate parking lots
Just my thoughts about 120 days in - overall I love the car
GOOD:
1) interior is so much nicer, great use of wood
2) quieter - I did opt for the insulated glass package
3) technology on lane warnings is light years improved
4) engine power is great - I understand I went from a 350 to a 450 - the power is impressive
5) headlights - much improved
BAD:
1) seat heaters are terrible - barely warm the seats - the vented seats are nice when it's hot but I like to use the seat heaters in the morning on the way to the gym, not nearly as warm as the ML would get
2) picky - I miss the sunglasses holder near the rear mirror - I know they packed tech in my sunglasses storage space but it was convenient
3) active steering assist - I have now gone on 4 road trips - just when I get comfortable with the semi self driving, the car runs across a line with no warning or drfts into another lane - I just don't feel like the system is ready for prime time - need some major software updates, and yes these are interstates, well marked in great weather conditions
4) no question you have more of a "tub" feel in the driver's seat, parking was easier in the ML, I find myself having to use the parking camera to navigate parking lots
Just my thoughts about 120 days in - overall I love the car
Last edited by AtlDan007; Apr 24, 2024 at 01:37 PM.
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3) active lane keeping - I have now gone on 4 road trips - just when I get comfortable with the semi self driving, the car runs across a line with no warning or drfts into another lane - I just don't feel like the system is ready for prime time - need some major software updates, and yes these are interstates, well marked in great weather conditionsr
Last edited by superswiss; Apr 24, 2024 at 01:11 PM.
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MY2024 GLE 450
I traded in my 2014 ML350 for a 2024 GLE 450 and thought I would share some thoughts after 3 months on the changes in the model 10 years later. I had a great experience with the ML and had no major mechanical issues putting 140K on the speedo, new motor mounts at 125K was the biggest expense.
1) seat heaters are terrible - barely warm the seats - the vented seats are nice when it's hot but I like to use the seat heaters in the morning on the way to the gym, not nearly as warm as the ML would get
1) seat heaters are terrible - barely warm the seats - the vented seats are nice when it's hot but I like to use the seat heaters in the morning on the way to the gym, not nearly as warm as the ML would get
3) active steering assist - I have now gone on 4 road trips - just when I get comfortable with the semi self driving, the car runs across a line with no warning or drfts into another lane - I just don't feel like the system is ready for prime time - need some major software updates, and yes these are interstates, well marked in great weather conditions
Active Lane Keeping assist - we just keep enabled at all times, it's not too intrusive and provide a good second layer of defense.
On newer cars, including 2024 GLE, it uses the steering and not the brakes, under normal conditions at least. Also, on my 2024 GLE, it does kick in and react to dashed lines unless your turn sign is on or you're actively steering. Not all v167s are the same, there changes between model years on how many of these systems operate.
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As said in the post above, it's an assistance system and not a self driving system. You are still in charge and required to keep your hands on the steering wheel. The green steering wheel icon in the instrument cluster shows you if it has a lock on the lane or not. It goes gray if it can't figure out where the lane is and then it will just go straight. The system isn't perfect, because the roads aren't perfect, either. Even Tesla's hyped Autopilot and FSD system have many "Oh S...t" moments. We are a long way from true self-driving. Even the autonomous Wemo taxis that are roaming around in some cities like here in San Francisco need regular intervention from a remote driver. GM's Cruise got taken off the road, because it turned out they needed to intervene every 2 miles or so and had other issues.
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It's the sensors for the Interior Assistant, part of the Pinnacle Trim option that replaces the sunglasses holder on GLE/E vehicles. I have a 2023 E450 Cabriolet without the sensors that has a sunglasses holder...my 2020 GLE 350 & 2024 GLE 53 have the sensors and don't have the sunglasses holder.
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