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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
A three-row, seven-seat luxury model with strong V6 biturbo performance and AWD, the GLS 450 4MATIC suits large families and long road trips. High fuel use and modest cargo space with all seats up are the main compromises.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Car B
Toyota 4Runner SR5
A reliability- and safety-focused choice that suits road trips and compact-family duties, with efficiency that helps on longer drives. Not the pick for performance thrills or heavy cargo needs.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.9 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrain

Usage fit

Family 76 / 50
City 22 / 11
Budget / value 37 / 17
Road trip 71 / 60
Performance 40 / 0
Cargo 32 / 8
Practical 50 / 30
Premium 66 / 24
Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC · Orange = Toyota 4Runner SR5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Toyota 4Runner SR5
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

  • Seven seats and three rows suit large-family duty
  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 367 hp for confident passing
  • AWD traction adds assurance in winter and poor weather
  • Road-trip friendly thanks to seating capacity and strong highway performance

Toyota 4Runner SR5

  • Prioritizes reliability, with safety as a close second
  • Efficient for its class, supported by a 7.9 combined consumption figure
  • Well-suited to road trips and compact-family duties
  • Practical everyday usability

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Toyota 4Runner SR5 if…
Performance & capability
Toyota 4Runner SR5 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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