Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Toyota Land Cruiser

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Toyota Land Cruiser. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class price is Rs. 2.55 Crore and Toyota Land Cruiser price is Rs. 2.10 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Toyota Land Cruiser is available in 3346 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

G-Class vs Land Cruiser Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	G-Class	Land Cruiser
Price	Rs. 2.55 Crore	Rs. 2.10 Crore
Engine Capacity	2925 cc	3346 cc
Power	326 bhp	304 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Adventure Edition

Rs. 2.55 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Land Cruiser

ZX Diesel

Rs. 2.10 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Select Car

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Adventure Edition

Toyota Land Cruiser

ZX Diesel

Select Car

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.4
Engine	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3346 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM656 Turbocharged I6	V6 3.3L Turbo
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	326 bhp @ 3600 rpm	304 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 1200 rpm	700 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 10 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4817 4985
Width (mm)
1931 1980
Height (mm)
1969 1945
Wheelbase (mm)
2890 2850
Ground Clearance (mm)
241
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
100 110

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone with Coil Springs	Double Wishbone Independent;
Rear Suspension	Trailing-Link, Rigid Axle with Coil Springs	4-Link Rigid
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	265 / 60 R18	265 / 55 R20
Rear Tyres	265 / 60 R18	265 / 55 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Centre & Both Axles

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Auto Steering	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Nut Brown / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	With Key	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Silver

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	14
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

	Vintage Blue	Attitude Black
	Desert Sand	Dark Blue Mica
	South Seas Blue	Dark Red Mica Metallic
	Travertine Beige	Precious White Pearl
	Travertine Beige	Super White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

21 Ratings

4.8/5

63 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.9Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Awesome

Review of the Mercedes G-Class: 1. Buying experience: The buying experience of the Mercedes G-Class was smooth and hassle-free. The dealership provided excellent customer service and guided me through the entire process. 2. Driving experience: The driving experience of the G-Class is exceptional. It offers a commanding presence on the road with its rugged design and powerful performance. The off-road capabilities are impressive, and it handles well in various terrains. 3. Looks, performance, etc.: The G-Class has a timeless and iconic design that turns heads wherever it goes. The luxurious and spacious interior is well-crafted with high-quality materials. In terms of performance, it offers impressive power and acceleration, making it a joy to drive. 4. Servicing and maintenance: The servicing and maintenance of the G-Class have been relatively hassle-free. The authorized service centers provide professional and efficient service, ensuring the car remains in top condition. 5. Pros and Cons: Pros: - Iconic and stylish design - Powerful performance and off-road capabilities - Luxurious and spacious interior Cons: - High price tag - Lower fuel efficiency compared to smaller vehicles Overall, the Mercedes G-Class is a top-notch luxury SUV that delivers a thrilling driving experience with its powerful performance and iconic design. However, it comes with a higher price tag and lower fuel efficiency.

Land cruiser has been a childhood automotive crush of mine, packed with performance, and luxury, and also catches a lot of attention on the road.

More Expert Reviews on G-Class and Land Cruiser

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Mercedes G-Class G 400d Adventure Edition

By Siddharth02 Dec 2023

The Adventure Edition is the G-Class’ more rugged-looking version. But it will not feel out of place in the urban jungle too

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 ZX Diesel AT: First Look

By Desirazu Venkat10 Feb 2023

This is the new-generation Toyota LC300 available for India in one top-spec ZX Variant

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023 featuring Jimny, Thar, Gloster, Hilux, Defender, G-Wagon

By Vikrant Singh15 Nov 2023

To celebrate what we have left, we gather a bunch of true-blue 4x4s every year and give them hell!

Length (mm)	4817	4985
Width (mm)	1931	1980
Height (mm)	1969	1945
Wheelbase (mm)	2890	2850
Ground Clearance (mm)	241

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	100	110

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000