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Mercedes G-Class vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Toyota Hilux?

Mercedes G-Class vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Toyota Hilux

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Hilux is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,018 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 10 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Hilux

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 664 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Hilux is only slightly lighter – 2,295 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries noticeably more – 915 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Mercedes G-Class
Toyota Hilux

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Mercedes G-Class
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
46,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,295 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
915 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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