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Mercedes GLC vs Toyota Land Cruiser – Differences & prices compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes GLC or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mercedes GLC

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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

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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.

Mercedes GLC has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £. That’s a price difference of around 20378 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 9 L per 100 km.

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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 GLC has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 8.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is clearly perceptible lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers somewhat more room – 742 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1895 L, which is about 155 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC hardly perceptible takes the win – 600 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Mercedes GLC
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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km

Mercedes GLC

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
70700 - 79300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
2610 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4925 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
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
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
2755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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