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Mercedes GLS vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes GLS vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Max is significantly cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,726 £.

Proace Max

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 GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLS is very slightly lighter – 2,580 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries clearly more – 1,460 kg compared to 820 kg. That’s a difference of about 640 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max comes out modestly ahead 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,050 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
810 - 820 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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