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Mercedes G Class vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 70,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mercedes G Class vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Toyota Land Cruiser

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

G Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially cheaper – starting at 70,700 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes G Class is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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

G Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes G Class is marginally lighter – 2,485 kg compared to 2,610 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers somewhat more boot space – 742 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,990 L, about 95 L more than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • 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 : 468 km
Mercedes G Class
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Mercedes G Class
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
70,700 - 79,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
468 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,624 mm
Length
4,925 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Height
1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Max trunk capacity
1,829 - 1,895 L
Payload
415 - 715 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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