Is the 2024 Mercedes AMG GLS 63 a BETTER performance SUV than a Cadillac Escalade V?

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The AMG GLS 63 has some changes for 2024 from Mercedes Benz. On the outside you will discover red painted calipers, new optional 23in forged wheels and updated tail lights. On the inside you will be greeted by a 2-tone interior and (2) 12.3in screens. Under the hood is a hand assembled 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that pumps out over 600HP. Is the 2024 Mercedes AMG GLS 63 a BETTER performance SUV than a Cadillac Escalade V?
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@ZeryusXD 3 ай бұрын

0 - 60 in 3.4s for such a huge vehicle is amazing

@mbukukanyau 3 ай бұрын

That is quick

@minipandora22 3 ай бұрын

Almost dangerous! 😂

@mattmekhaeil 3 ай бұрын

Long live the V8. The only way to get a true AMG product is to buy one with a V8

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

You nailed it on that statement mstt

@escalona8764 3 ай бұрын

Love how 27:05 joe looks at the cop as he's speeding almost double the speed limit haha

@MrJhardencdj 3 ай бұрын

Hit the next right

@voltexxx69 3 ай бұрын

i Love when you talk about what's going on in the beginning of your videos

@NissanQuestGuy96yt 3 ай бұрын

Who’s Watching In 2024?

@5Juss0Blaze4 3 ай бұрын

Watching right now

@MauriceBln1 3 ай бұрын

Were you able to see the video in 2020? 😂

@hali1392 3 ай бұрын

r u dumb?????

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

Let’s go!

@levonyoung3749 3 ай бұрын

We all are haha 😂

@wafflepiepancake Ай бұрын

My cousin has the Escalade, it's a big too big in certain spots (especially trying to park). And the GLS63 just looks way more fun to drive

@masonbell3891 3 ай бұрын

I love this one Joe, thanks for bringing it to us

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome Mason

@cliftonblowe3589 3 ай бұрын

Joe is the BEST he’s so funny and knowledgeable!!! Haha “ON THROTTLE” 😂

@martinaltmann1658 3 ай бұрын

Just bought one and absolutely love it! The interior is insane and makes you feel like you’re in a spaceship 🚀 the Escalade V uses a lot more fuel and has a little bit cheaper and more plastic interior than the GLS 63. we tested both to compare. The mild hybrid twin turbo V8 is an amazing engine 💯💪

@corylazart2407 3 ай бұрын

I bought a GLS63 about 8 months ago, and couldn't agree more, it's better than the caddy in every meaningful way and the only people that think otherwise are the cadillac d**k riders.

@martinaltmann1658 3 ай бұрын

@@corylazart2407 congratulations it really is an amazing machine and the best mix between luxury, sport and everyday practicality. I do love the way the Escalades look and sound but the interior just isn’t as nice as the AMG and with the NA V8 you’re definitely spending a lot more on gas ⛽️

@ronaldforrest5321 2 ай бұрын

@@corylazart2407does it has rear seat entertainnent?

@inchlorIentztJiIu 17 күн бұрын

No thanks you, I’ll take Escalade

@omarcortes5754 3 ай бұрын

Love this Mercedes but the Escalade has an useful third row and more cargo area. I guess everything depends on what you need.

@Bobby-ri4dd 3 ай бұрын

Omar knows sh*t 😅

@ledebuhr1 3 ай бұрын

Joe, Having the trim around the wheel wells painted body color, makes it looks 10x better. I wish other manufactures would paint the wheel well trim.

@user-yc9jz6tf8r 3 ай бұрын

Had one and loved it except one thing. Mercedes always has a staggard tire set up. After about 8-9k tires pretty much done. Ride becomes rough and tires (only a couple of manufacturers) are about 3k. Just a lot to spend on tires when you're driving about 15-20k per year. Other than that, it was a great vehicle with no problems. Premium gas required.

@socko1019 3 ай бұрын

This car is amazing.Cargo,luxury ,Image,power,design and fantastic one man hand made engine!

@Niles-Guy 3 ай бұрын

This is the only suv that’s justified charging over $100k unlike Cadillac

@tigerhoods7927 3 ай бұрын

Never get tired of hearing the v8 from Mercedes

@KameronKDH 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully it stays since they're stepping back from the EV plan

@mbukukanyau 3 ай бұрын

It's nice rumble, but, man the Escalade is sick

@KameronKDH 3 ай бұрын

@@mbukukanyau facts

@MrPickledede 3 ай бұрын

@@mbukukanyau Whats wrong with it?

@mbukukanyau 3 ай бұрын

@@MrPickledede Nothing wrong with it, it's wonderful, however, you have to hear a Cadillac V Blackwing motor to believe, it's Orgasmic..

@tomdrummy4984 3 ай бұрын

Sorry I’m late ! 🙃. Escalade V……..for the exhaust sound 😃

@suzanneflowers2230 3 ай бұрын

I love how the screen does not stick up like a sore thumb. The screen colors are rich, and the interior colors are great! You must have ventilated seats, though, in a car this upscale!

@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 3 ай бұрын

Amazing review Joe.

@ryankiernicki9992 3 ай бұрын

Great video Joe !

@Timalannovotny 3 ай бұрын

AMG is my pick, excellent quality. Thank you Joe 🎉 and Steve for all that you two do!❤😊

@suzanneflowers2230 3 ай бұрын

I agree about the front lower styling. I'm not sure what they were intending there.

@oonwing 3 ай бұрын

Always great!!! 👍

@TristanSimondsen 3 ай бұрын

The split screen POV while driving makes the difference. Great review! 👍

@hali1392 3 ай бұрын

i love this car but i perosnally would still take the escalade since it has more interior space so it can fit the family better

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

Those are very good points!

@gsdbp7893 3 ай бұрын

I find it crazy that i went from watching you review these to working where we build them😭

@michaelaub10_4 3 ай бұрын

Same here lol.

@AlTrey1993 3 ай бұрын

How much for the one he’s driving?

@margienicholas699 3 ай бұрын

@@AlTrey1993- 146k

@Slimothy 3 ай бұрын

*joe had multiple cops in this video and evaded them all hahaha*

@Hp1.1 3 ай бұрын

The great thing about purchasing a brand new late model benz is you can never go wrong with the elegance, luxurious styling that prehaps only Mercedes benz and range rover possess

@alexismerced2981 3 ай бұрын

New York calzone Xtra pepperoni 😂😂😂

@davidp2888 3 ай бұрын

I'll take the AMG but the wheels are a bit too large for my taste. Bring the diameter down an inch, maybe two.

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

Good news is they have some smaller wheel options

@alanklaus7774 3 ай бұрын

Personal choice on these two. The Merc is certainly more of a stealth vehicle. Nice review. You know maybe you get ventilated rear seats with the $12k Special Rear Rider Package.

@theKiddAlways 3 ай бұрын

picking between this and the Escalade and this is like picking which foot to get shot off. so today i am picking the Escalade.

@Furious321 2 ай бұрын

27:01 - LOL that mirror check

@janestreetentertainment9552 3 ай бұрын

I love AMG they are awesome

@dominickirkwood 3 ай бұрын

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

@willbelasco 3 ай бұрын

This AMG should only come in the night package (no shiny exterior chrome trim). And should include ventilated seats for the second row, and power shades for windows. Did this model have soft close doors? Amazing car though. Great review, Joe!

@davidwolf226 3 ай бұрын

Joe, just a hunch on my part, but I wonder if the slightly smaller size of the full-size Mercedes SUV is due, in part, to the narrow European roads, apart from the autobahn. While this AMG is awesome on many levels, it still can't hold a candle to the even more awesome Escalade V. I just feel you get much more bang for the buck with the Escalade. That's my rationale and I'm stickin' to it.

@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 3 ай бұрын

Yes of course Joe & this Mercedes is my car.

@dougpettey7144 3 ай бұрын

I need to find your review of the Escalade before I choose. My application really needs that 3rd row to be everything and a Hostess Ding-Dong! Also looking for performance in actual SUV conditions: 2 hours of desert highway (extreme heat and extreme wind) and 3/4 hour of mountain highway (6° incline with constant twists and turns, 3 hairpins). Chauffeuring guests from airport to luxurious retreat center.

@BenjaminMutuku 3 ай бұрын

It’s a beast of an SUV! I’ve driven a lot of these GLS 63s and the V8 engine, performance exhaust and tech are remarkable despite it’s size. You’ll need a larger garage to fit this SUV.

@Daveortiz693 3 ай бұрын

Hell of an suv, love it!

@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980 3 ай бұрын

I prefer the rigid steps along the side of the GLS63. Those fold down steps on the Escalade V and other trucks always stop working over time and in cold weather.

@user-go7bg2rf4n 2 ай бұрын

Performance wise, Compare to x7 50i/60i , how you feel about the response and which one less turbo lag when you floored it on throttle while driving/rolling start ? Thank you!

@jcastro364 3 ай бұрын

Hope you review the Alpina XB7 next time and paired up with this car.

@wafflepiepancake Ай бұрын

The 2024 GLS 63 is by far the best version of the GLS63. It's an absolute monster, and better tweaks and performances than its previous years.

@outdoorswithlrod3550 3 ай бұрын

Joe doing on throttle with a cop car ahead 😮

@clancep 3 ай бұрын

I agree 100% about the running boards. Would be much nicer if there were automatic and hidden like the Escalade V. I also wish this GLS had Escalade features like approach lighting, digital rear view mirror or the cool box in the center console. The optional upgraded Burmester 3D audio with 25 speakers in this GLS should be standard for the price.

@noelbgood8845 3 ай бұрын

Really like this ride

@suzanneflowers2230 3 ай бұрын

MGuy Australia had a report today on his yt channel that Mercedes has committed to offering the ICE for many, many years to come!

@ruinrl150 3 ай бұрын

When do you think you can drive the new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. I’m thinking about buying it for a new car but I can’t buy it without your reviews. Love you vids man!

@DomSr 3 ай бұрын

So Benz is a brand of Mercedes? Didn't know that. Thought Benz was just apart of the Mercedes name. Didn't know it was its own brand like AMG 🤯

@The_Shape20 3 ай бұрын

it isnt wtf

@MercedesSLSFan 18 күн бұрын

Love the interior spec

@deeaikens9843 3 ай бұрын

Trying to find a video of them side to side

@GLASSFILM Ай бұрын

i wish they would change the damn running boards. Been the same since like 2010. My 2013 colleects alot of dirt inside and no matter how much you try to spray it out it never comes out completely

@user-kr7um2ur1p 24 күн бұрын

I bought a 2024 AMG GKS 63, I love it. I had a AMG GLE 63 before this car, I like the handling of the GLE better, but to have the extra room for someone in the second seat is very nice with the larger car. As nice as the Cad is it’s not the quality of the AMG.

@tedunguent156 3 ай бұрын

Ha, ha, ha!! "Heated seats but no ventilated seats. What the hell is gong on here?" LOL $146K SMH

@mikesowell7969 3 ай бұрын

Great review as always. No ventilated seats in the second row😳? Mar Say Dee’s cheaped out like GM!

@suzanneflowers2230 3 ай бұрын

The beautiful wheels and flashy calipers make the vehicle appear less bulky. I could not afford a $4695 set of wheels, though!!!

@mystictk4149 3 ай бұрын

This AMG GLS 63 looks so sexy! I have no zonks whatsoever about this or really any Mercedes vehicle. This and the Escalade V are both amazing that's the thing.

@SHADOWBLACKs650 3 ай бұрын

Forst🎉 love your channel.

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your dedication

@ralphb8602 3 ай бұрын

Analogies are on point as usual 😂

@user-nk3bk6vk1o 3 ай бұрын

Nice looking truck

@GiavannaFrankel Ай бұрын

Would love to hear your opinions on this vs an xb7

@erickujawski9702 3 ай бұрын

I would go with the AMG GLS 63. I prefer the design over the Cadillac, as I feel the V model doesn’t do enough changes to the front of the car to separate it from a normal Escalade. Also the pops and bangs in the Escalade V may be a little overkill for a daily driver.

@kfelix2934 2 ай бұрын

Damm that is a nice ride heavier than most regular PU trucks.

@MrMoonMath 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a big mini van 😂

@dukewaldsmith2132 3 ай бұрын

Caddy V for the win .. yeah the Benz is a symbol of money.. if u got it and addicted to that lifestyle then do what u do.. yolo (you only live once).. if u got a lil money to play with get the Caddy V...if u wanna save dollars & make sense...can still be saucy n bossy ..flossin in the Caddy V....summers coming time to stunt / get yo shine on

@The_Hi_Life 3 ай бұрын

Probably one of the most beautiful interiors I’ve ever seen! This AMG is the total 📦

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

@suzanneflowers2230 3 ай бұрын

I haven't seen the Escalade review yet. But even tho I love American muscle, it would be tough to surpass the luxury, craftsmanship, and engine here.

@kscarrigan6892 3 күн бұрын

👍🏼You NEED to see his V reviews. He's done 3 or 4 of them so far. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️You'll be running to your nearest dealership... but you'll be lucky to find one!! Took us a year to find one @ MSRP. MOST everybody was asking $15k to $100k *OVER* MSRP. Some STILL are.

@primeminister66 3 ай бұрын

I’ll take one in a midnight blue with back chrome wheels please and thank you..

@weirdshibainu 3 ай бұрын

This is far superior to the Escalade. When Mercedes designs a platform, it builds it with AMG performance in mind, hence the inherent DNA of the car is much better integrated.

@arthurporfirio722 Ай бұрын

Dream car

@dominicanheat2790 3 ай бұрын

No lane change indicator?

@ranthony2714 3 ай бұрын

Looking at the interior, it is super nice. In the past, Mercedes and BMW were leagues ahead from the non luxury brands. Today, I find the differences are less pronounced.

@jaggeraceofficial6767 3 ай бұрын

I love this review, and I love all of the Escalade V, reviews that you've done in the past! For me, I think this completely blows the doors, in my opinion, over the mighty Escalade V, because everything is nicer, cleaner, special, and more better of a unique riding experience, over the mega Escalade V! Where the biggest zonk in my book, over the GLS 63 AMG, is the Escalade V's interior is very bland for me, and this one has everything, plus some! What do you think, Joe?

@johndzurenko 3 ай бұрын

May the horsepower be with you.

@WFO. 3 ай бұрын

Joe, The AMG GLS 63 vs Durango Hellcat in a drag race. You ya picking? 🇩🇪🇺🇸

@andrewoh5472 3 ай бұрын

Hello-My dad owned a brand new GLC that spontaneously combusted this past July. I am curious to see if you've heard of this happening?

@arelaththewhitewolf230 3 ай бұрын

I have the new GLE 63 S Coupe, same engine tuned to 750hp. Same luxury, less weight, same sound, fast as fuck… just a tad smaller than the GLS.. so best of both worlds.

@wafflepiepancake Ай бұрын

GLE63 S Coupe also a very sexy ass car, I'm jealous

@howardturner2905 2 ай бұрын

Want this gls 63

@sonalmalhotra07 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video what is the HP? I missed it 603 I think you mention. 174 miles per hr- probably the fastest SUV on the planet.

@demonwyldfire 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive vehicle. If I was made of money, I'd choose this over the Cadillac.

@kervensferdinand669 3 ай бұрын

Joe I feel like you kinda forgot about bmw, there’s a bmw x5 refresh for 2024, bmw 7 series 2024, bmw 5 series, and I see other KZfaqr do reviews on these bmws I just mentioned but I’m interested in your reviews because no other KZfaq channels does it better than Raiti’s ride.

@thulanimsane8358 3 ай бұрын

Great matchine

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

I am so glad that you like it.

@floridian1087 3 ай бұрын

Alright guys! On throttle!

@alexismerced2981 3 ай бұрын

Both looks amazing but I'm go for the Cadillac

@Itsmfzs Ай бұрын

I just bought that bad boy

@13tony31 3 ай бұрын

J - second row on my Dodge Miata has ventilated seats (hehehehe) love tony

@TheSpeedDemon64 3 ай бұрын

I’m digging this AMG! I like this better than BMW if I’m being honest. I like it!

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

I am so glad to hear that!

@skyking-a10-brrrt61 3 ай бұрын

The partnership is over. But, Mercedes has not been the same since the Daimler Chrysler merger.

@suzanneflowers2230 3 ай бұрын

Only my small dogs would use the side steps.

@samdavidowicz 3 ай бұрын

I'd rather have the Escalade-V. That LT4 is bulletproof. Modern Benzes have really questionable long-term reliability. There is a reason why people lease these.

@dejonbuick6070 3 ай бұрын

Well, Joe the Escalade looks better, however the Mercedes Benz is probably more reliable, i prefer the escalade v.

@lukamilas8648 2 ай бұрын

This is excellence on steroids! World class SUV

@silentpasta718 3 ай бұрын

146k for cargo netting behind the front seats, no ventilated rear seats and different size cup holders - clown show

@telliesmith9825 3 ай бұрын

😂 I found your comment amusing and I agree with you

@_benz4lyfe 2 ай бұрын

You obviously haven’t driven one either with this comment.. I understand your point though. You have a right to the opinion…

@silentpasta718 2 ай бұрын

@@_benz4lyfe odd youtube comment to assume I haven't driven one as we clearly don't know each other but whatever floats your boat "benz4lyfe"

@_benz4lyfe 2 ай бұрын

Right….

@Truth_Seeker_79 Ай бұрын

I still like the 2019 body styling of the gls63.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that!

@mikeb3023 3 ай бұрын

Bad ass

@onterrioredmon5711 3 ай бұрын

Imma chose the Escalade it looks better plus it’s my dream suv

@MrVerdes22 Ай бұрын

Bro the escalade is not a rival to this thing

@Irishmanbikes 3 ай бұрын

My mechanic at the Toyota dealership I take my Camry to said he repairs a lot of Audi's and Mercedes that people turn into for new Toyotas. He said it costs thousands of dollars to maintain Mercedes. Why would you want to buy one?

@RaitisRides 3 ай бұрын

Oh I totally believe it

@mattmekhaeil 3 ай бұрын

If you’re rich why not? The people that afford them think the maintenance is chump change to them

@KATMAIGT 3 ай бұрын

its a different tax bracked car, thats all. Parts and maintanance are according to peoples earnings. :)

@Irishmanbikes 3 ай бұрын

@@mattmekhaeil Buy a Lexus!!