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Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
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Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
A premium 7-seat AWD diesel built for long-distance travel and large families, the GLS 400d 4MATIC blends strong torque, respectable efficiency, and generous cargo space. Best for road trips over tight-city or budget-focused use.
7 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD
Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Car B
Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
A 7-seat V8 with strong power and generous cargo space, the Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro suits large families and road trips. High consumption and limited city friendliness are its main trade-offs.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety400 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 76 / 94
City 27 / 20
Budget / value 26 / 34
Road trip 78 / 81
Performance 36 / 31
Cargo 49 / 75
Practical 48 / 60
Premium 66 / 46
Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC · Orange = Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

  • Seven seats and a 640‑liter trunk suit family travel and luggage.
  • Diesel efficiency at 7.4 l/100 km is efficient for its class on long runs.
  • 700 Nm torque and 6.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident passing and merging.
  • AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-road conditions.

Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

  • Seven seats and 1100 L cargo space support large-family duty.
  • 400 hp and 650 Nm V8 delivers confident highway passing.
  • 6.2 s 0-100 km/h acceleration helps with merging when fully loaded.
  • Signals strong safety standing for family use.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC uses 7.4 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro if…
More power
Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro puts out 400 hp vs 330 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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