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Toyota Land Cruiser 100
Suv · Gasoline
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Toyota Land Cruiser 100
Car A
Toyota Land Cruiser 100
The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is a reliability-focused, 8-seat V8 that prioritizes space and long-distance usability for large families. Strong performance and cargo room suit road trips, but high fuel use and price limit appeal for city and budget-focused buyers.
8 seatsSuvGasoline4-star safety
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Car B
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 safety10.9 L/100km367 hpAWD
Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 80 / 76
City 15 / 22
Budget / value 30 / 37
Road trip 67 / 71
Performance 31 / 40
Cargo 49 / 32
Practical 54 / 50
Premium 43 / 66
Winter 36 / 80

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
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Pros & cons

Toyota Land Cruiser 100

  • Seats up to 8 with a generous 600 L trunk for family trips.
  • Ranks highly for reliability in its segment.
  • V8 output (249 hp, 650 Nm) delivers confident acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s).
  • Capable highway pace with a 200 km/h top speed.

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

Verdict

Pick Toyota Land Cruiser 100 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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