Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota over the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class as far as hauling capacity. Towing is considerably more the Land Cruiser's forte than it is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Land Cruiser down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, both the Toyota Land Cruiser and the G-Class are genuine sportscars.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the Toyota Land Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Toyota to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Toyota Land Cruiser will. The Mercedes-Benz pales in comparison to the Toyota regarding fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota Land Cruiser costs tremendously less than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Land Cruiser is most certainly more agile than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz's engine is a tad smaller than the Toyota Land Cruiser's, but not terribly so. The Toyota Land Cruiser could learn a lesson or two from the G-Class regarding pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's front cabin compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota isn't quite as generous as the G-Class's.