GLE Class (W166) Produced 2015-2019
Sponsored By:
Sponsored By:

GLE Pano Roof Opinions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 10-10-2016, 07:37 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Kalaika's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: California
Posts: 88
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
2017 GLE43W4
GLE Pano Roof Opinions

Hello All,
I've seen a few threads commenting on the MB Pano Roof. Please let me know your opinions on this option. My wife and I are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum.
Thanks
Old 10-10-2016, 10:04 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BACnMercedes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: The Palmetto State
Posts: 2,342
Received 442 Likes on 306 Posts
19 E63s(wifeys) & a 21 GLE580
Hate them. MB uses a thin mesh screen to cover the glass and it does very little to keep out the sun and heat. They look cool and will be great for resale because of that cool factor, but in my opinion they are not practical.
Old 10-10-2016, 10:16 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Alex Bel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 375
Received 18 Likes on 9 Posts
2014 GLK250BT, Polar White; 2016 GLE 300d, Polar White
Originally Posted by Kalaika
Hello All,
I've seen a few threads commenting on the MB Pano Roof. Please let me know your opinions on this option. My wife and I are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum.
Thanks
Just had today fixed at dealership sunroof malfunction (just a sunroof). First problem with my 2016 GLE after 3 months of ownership. The roof refused to open full way and during closing ended in the tilt position. So, I could not even close the sunroof. The reset procedure ( from manual) did not work for me, neither for dealer. They spent 1 hour reprogramming something.

Conclusion - the less electronic the better. Cannot imagine myself without extended warranty when the standard one is up.
Old 10-11-2016, 12:02 PM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
yxc145's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,131
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
2004 E320, 2006 Audi A6, 2008 C350 W204, 2010 BMW F10, 2012 Porsche Carrera S 991, 2014 E350 W212
I like it on the 2 cars that I own. no problem so far. All cars get hot under the sun. Maybe it will take extra minute for the AC to cool down the car. I am fine with that.
My 6 months old baby loves looking up into the sky. All worth it.
Old 10-11-2016, 06:15 PM
  #5  
Member
 
gocargo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East of Athens, GA
Posts: 229
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Steel Grey 2012 ML350 is wife's
Living in very hot and very sunny Georgia, I loathe sunroofs, let alone panorama style, let alone those covered by thin fabric.

In +/- 20 previous vehicles I've owned with electric sliding sunroofs, the only 2 problems I had were both with ML models.

I had opportunity this spring to purchase a very reasonably priced, low mile, 1 owner, dealer sold new '09 SL63. I passed because of its pano roof


---> Edit..

In reflection.. the aforementioned mechanical problems that I experienced in 2 previous ML's occurred when vehicles were several years old and sunroofs had not been articulated in maybe a year or more. Meaning that lack of use could have been the culprit, dunno.


.

Last edited by gocargo; 10-11-2016 at 08:01 PM.
Old 10-12-2016, 09:58 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
baobay's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 394
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
2024 GLS 450 AMG Package 2024 GLC 43 AMG
We have it on our current GLS and had it on our previous GL and we like it.
Old 10-12-2016, 08:43 PM
  #7  
Super Member

 
Isawelvis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 847
Received 139 Likes on 124 Posts
2015 ML350, 2021 BMW X3, 1991 190E
Sunroofs always make the car hotter and longer to cool. The standard Mercedes roof is OK, the inside slide shield is insulated like the headliner and helps insulate against the heat. Cars that have the perforated slide screen like the Mercedes panoramic and my Mini do not shield against heat transfer into the car. I personally would not have a panoramic sunroof in any car.
Old 10-12-2016, 10:23 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BACnMercedes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: The Palmetto State
Posts: 2,342
Received 442 Likes on 306 Posts
19 E63s(wifeys) & a 21 GLE580
Originally Posted by Kalaika
Hello All,
I've seen a few threads commenting on the MB Pano Roof. Please let me know your opinions on this option. My wife and I are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum.
Thanks
Well, who won? Does someone get a pano or does someone stay cool inside the car?
Old 10-13-2016, 09:00 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
Chefcct's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Chicago, U.S.A.
Posts: 312
Received 81 Likes on 70 Posts
2016 GLE 350 4-Matic
I live in Chicago and you all know our winters and summers can be brutal. Well, maybe you don't...now you do.
Anyways, I have no issues with heat from my panoramic roof. I love it.
Old 10-13-2016, 09:25 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
baobay's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 394
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
2024 GLS 450 AMG Package 2024 GLC 43 AMG
I makes the interior feel bigger IMHO. I have a black interior and the pano sun roof lightens it up. Personally I can go with or without. My wife loves it and will not get one without.
Old 10-13-2016, 03:34 PM
  #11  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Kalaika's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: California
Posts: 88
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
2017 GLE43W4
Thanks everyone

I should this thread to the wife. Wife still wins.
Old 10-14-2016, 01:32 AM
  #12  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
fabbrisd1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 6,131
Likes: 0
Received 1,104 Likes on 809 Posts
A gaggle of MB's
Sure... and if you want to reduce heat further .. 3M Crystalline tint film ... available is close-to-clear - for sunroofs and/or I have customers with in on the inside windshield - cuts remaining IR and UV by 90%+... do a google..
Old 10-14-2016, 10:53 PM
  #13  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BACnMercedes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: The Palmetto State
Posts: 2,342
Received 442 Likes on 306 Posts
19 E63s(wifeys) & a 21 GLE580
Originally Posted by Chefcct
I live in Chicago and you all know our winters and summers can be brutal. Well, maybe you don't...now you do.
Does anyone else think "Chicago" and "brutal summers" is a little funny?
I'll give you the winter part, but not the summer part.

Sorry OP. Now back to the original question........
Old 10-20-2016, 08:31 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
SEXYBEAST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: cali-hawaii
Posts: 465
Received 208 Likes on 109 Posts
2020 e63s wagon
i have it on mine but would never custom order it, noisy. don't like it
Old 10-21-2016, 01:35 PM
  #15  
Junior Member
 
eric1972's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 BMW R1200R, 2009 Audi S4
I love mine and recommend it. I work in the San Fernando Valley in LA, and my GLE is parked in the outdoor lot, where in the summer time, we have temperatures for a few months of 90-100 degrees daily, and yes, it's warm when you get into the car but the AC cools off rather quickly. I find the blinds adequate, but yes, it's not blacked out.
Old 10-23-2016, 06:15 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
baobay's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 394
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
2024 GLS 450 AMG Package 2024 GLC 43 AMG
I love mine and I keep it open starting now until May. We live in the north East and it keeps the car warm on those chilly days. Also I think it "opens up" the interior and makes it seem roomier. I would not consider a Pano roof If I lived in FL, TX, or CA or in any temperate climate.
Old 11-20-2016, 09:38 AM
  #17  
Newbie
 
foiegras's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
GLE
Opinion, sure.

Sunroof is a must and the bigger the better. That is, unless the vehicle just does not offer the option.
Old 11-23-2016, 01:47 AM
  #18  
Super Member
 
davezaristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 600
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
16 GLE400, 16 eGolf, 15 M3, 13 328i, 06 S430, 98 E320
Blk pano roof looks cool on a white car since my wife never opens it so she wanted it for the look only.
Old 11-25-2016, 05:43 PM
  #19  
skw
Super Member
 
skw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Boston area
Posts: 595
Received 38 Likes on 34 Posts
2019 GLS450
Originally Posted by yxc145
I like it on the 2 cars that I own. no problem so far. All cars get hot under the sun. Maybe it will take extra minute for the AC to cool down the car. I am fine with that.
My 6 months old baby loves looking up into the sky. All worth it.
I'm also in the pro column for the pano roof. I like the way it opens up the interior of the vehicle and also both of my kids (8yrs & 6mos as well) like looking up. The pano roof has since moved into my must have list w/ H/K, trailer hitch, and dark interior.
Old 11-25-2016, 07:48 PM
  #20  
Member
 
softfree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 80
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
gle 350 2016
had the car for 3 months only open it once.....
Old 12-23-2016, 06:18 AM
  #21  
Member
 
SoCalBenzGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 121
Received 35 Likes on 17 Posts
2022 GLS 450 SUV / 2020 BMW X5 X40I
I have always loved the pano. The mesh is weak so if you want the pano get the three zone climate upgrade so you can cool/heat the car faster.
Old 12-27-2016, 06:49 PM
  #22  
Newbie
 
n0thingtolos3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
BMW X5
Panorama roof or Active Multicontour Front Seats with Massage Feature?
Old 12-28-2016, 09:06 AM
  #23  
Senior Member
 
baobay's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 394
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
2024 GLS 450 AMG Package 2024 GLC 43 AMG
BOTH, but if you had to get one, get the seats...more useful
Old 12-28-2016, 01:54 PM
  #24  
Junior Member
 
JonathanGLE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2007 ML350 4Matic
Have a GLE350 with the panorama roof and it's the best options to get... but would get both if possible!
Old 12-28-2016, 11:10 PM
  #25  
Member
 
Leo17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 78
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
2016 GLE 350 4Matic
Pano all the way!!! especially if u have white color paint!!!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: GLE Pano Roof Opinions



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:46 PM.