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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Price
70700 - 79300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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co2
278 - 284 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Curb weight
2610 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Length
4925 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Width
1980 mm
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Height
1603 - 1647 mm
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Height
1935 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
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Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Payload
540 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
205 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
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Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Torque
500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
151 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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Engine capacity
2755 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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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.