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Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Land Cruiser - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 70700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mercedes V Class

Toyota Land Cruiser

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

V Class

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 V Class has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48200 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22541 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes V Class manages with 7.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

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 V Class has a somewhat edge – offering 237 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers somewhat more seating capacity – 7 vs 6.

In curb weight, Mercedes V Class is somewhat lighter – 2192 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 418 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers convincingly more room – 1410 L compared to 742 L. That’s a difference of about 668 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs convincingly better – up to 5010 L, which is about 3115 L more than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class clearly takes the win – 908 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is decisively 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.

Mercedes V Class
Toyota Land Cruiser

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from about £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L

Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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 V Class
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
48200 - 83300 £
Price
70700 - 79300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Curb weight
2610 kg
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4925 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Height
1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
2755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mercedes V Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or 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.