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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or Mercedes GLS?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Land Cruiser is considerably cheaper – starting at 72,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 119,269 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Land Cruiser uses 10.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

GLS

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 significantly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Land Cruiser is somewhat lighter – 2,415 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 742 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 387 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries very slightly more – 750 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£191,260
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 13.3 L/100km
Toyota Land Cruiser
Mercedes GLS

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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 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 Land Cruiser
Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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