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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
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Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency, pairing 5.9 L/100km consumption with a 550 L trunk. Best for growing families and road trips with strong safety signals, while outright performance and winter prowess are not its focus.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.9 L/100km
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Car B
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
The Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro leans into reliability and space, making it well suited to growing families and road trips. Strong cargo capacity and a steady V6 outshine its thirst and limited appeal for city or performance driving.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety270 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 88
City 47 / 24
Budget / value 57 / 50
Road trip 57 / 78
Performance 28 / 27
Cargo 38 / 70
Practical 57 / 59
Premium 50 / 37
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100km, easing fuel stops on long trips
  • 550 L trunk and 5 seats suit everyday family duties and luggage
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths in our signals
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp enable relaxed highway cruising and confident overtakes

Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

  • Reliability ranks highest in its signals, supporting long-term ownership.
  • Huge 1100-liter cargo area suits gear-heavy weekends and travel.
  • Five-seat layout works well for growing families.
  • V6 with 270 hp and 370 Nm provides confident everyday pace (7.5 s 0–100 km/h).

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d uses 5.9 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro if…
More power
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro puts out 270 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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