Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
The GLC 250d 4MATIC suits growing families who want an efficient, all‑weather model with enough space for trips. It favors comfort and economy over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Suv · Gasoline
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.
Why compared
same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
74
/
88
City
47
/
24
Budget / value
55
/
50
Road trip
62
/
78
Performance
35
/
27
Cargo
38
/
70
Practical
56
/
59
Premium
51
/
37
Winter
76
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC · Orange = Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
- All-wheel drive traction for winter and mixed road conditions
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 550 L boot for family gear
- Strong 500 Nm torque for easy highway merging and overtakes
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s is brisk rather than thrilling
- If you need maximum cargo capacity, larger vehicles offer more than 550 L
- No third row; limited to five seats
- Around 54,000 may exceed tight budgets
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).
- Combined consumption of 12.3 is on the high side.
- City driving is a weak use case in the model’s signals.
- Not aimed at performance driving; acceleration and top speed won’t thrill enthusiasts.
- Price around 49,995 may sit above some buyers’ targets.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC uses 5.6 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 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.