AMG GLE 53 Order Guide
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AMG GLE 53 Order Guide
After having the car for 6 months and having built this custom myself here are my thoughts on the options you have to have, the optional, and the ones you can skip. It needs a lot of options...
MUST HAVE
Exterior:
22" Cross Spoke Matt Black Wheels
Night Package
Panorama roof
Interior:
Red/Black Exclusive Leather
Acoustic Comfort Package
AMG Performance Steering Wheel
Package + Options:
Burmeister High End 3D Surround Sound
Driver Assistance PLUS package
Surround View System
AMG Performance Exhaust
Air Balance Package
4 Zone Climate Control
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/ Massage
Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders
AMG Drive Unit
OPTIONAL
-Ventilated Seats
-Heated Rear Seats
-Rear Window Sun shades
-Heated Windshield Washer
-Augmented Video
-AMG Head Up Display
-Black Microfiber Headliner
Not Recommended
-AMG DYNAMICS PLUS package
MUST HAVE
Exterior:
22" Cross Spoke Matt Black Wheels
Night Package
Panorama roof
Interior:
Red/Black Exclusive Leather
Acoustic Comfort Package
AMG Performance Steering Wheel
Package + Options:
Burmeister High End 3D Surround Sound
Driver Assistance PLUS package
Surround View System
AMG Performance Exhaust
Air Balance Package
4 Zone Climate Control
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/ Massage
Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders
AMG Drive Unit
OPTIONAL
-Ventilated Seats
-Heated Rear Seats
-Rear Window Sun shades
-Heated Windshield Washer
-Augmented Video
-AMG Head Up Display
-Black Microfiber Headliner
Not Recommended
-AMG DYNAMICS PLUS package
Last edited by Flash7; Jun 28, 2022 at 12:22 PM. Reason: typo
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Fun list, but everyone has their own idea of must have vs optional. E.g. Here in FL, ventilated seats are not an option for me but a must have. Personally I also nixed the acoustic comfort due to the glass interference with the V1g2 detector. Car is super quiet without it, imo. Everyone is very different, so having the ability to load on / leave off what each of us wants is the best solution (assuming the buyer can make a special order). Haven't seen your video yet, so maybe you mention some pros/cons of all the choices. Glad you are enjoying the ride - I sure am.
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
IMO the Dynamic Plus package is the "most" must have option. In addition to improving handling, it improves the ride and comfort.
Then the Burmester High End and massage seats.
Insulated Glass doesn't interfere with my detector, and the available positions are perfect.
Then the Burmester High End and massage seats.
Insulated Glass doesn't interfere with my detector, and the available positions are perfect.
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Had time to watch the video - very nice discussion on all the options and well done. I agree with you on the underpowered ventilated seats - yes, you feel them but they are wimpy. My F350 seats blow more air. Lol
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Definitely wish they blew more air especially with these hot summers.
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My only issue with this package is the pricing and the lack of utility since GLE 53 is not fast enough to warrant fully using the improved sport performance this offers. Also when you option this along with the rest on this car then you get within GLE 63S pricing which includes this package as standard.
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My only issue with this package is the pricing and the lack of utility since GLE 53 is not fast enough to warrant fully using the improved sport performance this offers. Also when you option this along with the rest on this car then you get within GLE 63S pricing which includes this package as standard.
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My only issue with this package is the pricing and the lack of utility since GLE 53 is not fast enough to warrant fully using the improved sport performance this offers. Also when you option this along with the rest on this car then you get within GLE 63S pricing which includes this package as standard.
But to your point, the stellar thing about the Active Suspension is the immediate response to steering input. If you enjoy a car that turns when you move the wheel, slows when you touch the brakes and goes fast when you hit the Go pedal, all without what I call "wasted motion," you will appreciate the 53 with the Dynamic Plus Package. (Very few cars fit that description these days unless a dedicated performance monster.) The AMG Active Ride Control will convince you that you are in a smaller, sportier car than one without ARC.
In addition, when it comes to luxurious ride, the ARC provides a noticeably smoother ride, especially on bad pavement and potholes, compared to the base 53 suspension, which is nice in its own right. The base 53 suspension is firmer than a 450 with air or steel, but the 53 with ARC is smoother. And it doesn't wallow.
It compares favorably with a GLE with E-ABC, which I had on our 2020 GLE450. The E-ABC is smoother on speed bumps and irregularities that are the width of the entire lane, but the ARC is better when only one side of the car hits a jolt.
So, the DPP with ARC gives the best of both worlds - significantly improved handling, and significantly improved comfort. I've never seen an option on any car that was so uncannily good.
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This is a really good break down, this changes my opinion of the option for 3 reasons:
1. I did not know it improved comfort and this would be a welcome thing to have.
2. Having had the chance to take the car up to 137MPH, it would help to have the extra performance added by DPP
3. When you're doing high performance driving the standard silver breaks are really not up to the task and you will smell the burning smell when they overheat fairly quickly.
1. I did not know it improved comfort and this would be a welcome thing to have.
2. Having had the chance to take the car up to 137MPH, it would help to have the extra performance added by DPP
3. When you're doing high performance driving the standard silver breaks are really not up to the task and you will smell the burning smell when they overheat fairly quickly.
