Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Suv · Gasoline
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7 L/100km
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 safety
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Usage fit

Family 75 / 50
City 25 / 11
Budget / value 39 / 17
Road trip 65 / 60
Performance 27 / 0
Cargo 36 / 8
Practical 56 / 30
Premium 69 / 24
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d · Orange = Toyota 4Runner SR5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 350 d Toyota 4Runner SR5
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

  • Premium comfort focus makes long journeys relaxing
  • Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km
  • Effortless passing from 600 Nm diesel torque
  • Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit family duty

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 S 350 d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d uses 7.0 L/100km vs 7.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota 4Runner SR5 if…
Reliability edge
Toyota 4Runner SR5 scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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