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Mercedes GLS vs Toyota RAV4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Toyota RAV4?

Mercedes GLS

Toyota RAV4

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

GLS

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 RAV4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota RAV4 manages with 1 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 6.80 L per 100 km.

RAV4

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 328 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Toyota RAV4 takes 6 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is convincingly lighter – 1745 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 805 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly perceptible more room – 580 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2400 L, which is about 710 L more than the Toyota RAV4.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS a bit takes the win – 695 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota RAV4 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

from about £35,100
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Mercedes GLS
Toyota RAV4

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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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Toyota RAV4

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The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Mercedes GLS
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
96100 - 208500 £
Price
35100 - 55700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
1745 - 1910 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
4600 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1685 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 - 1690 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.