Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2009 – 2012) vs Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 387 hp against 381 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 180 km/h. The Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,060 kg against 2,430 kg. At 5,088 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is 328 mm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2009 – 2012
|
Toyota
Land Cruiser / Prado
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 211 – 387 hp | 173 – 381 hp |
| Torque | 460 – 700 Nm | 386 – 544 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 9.6 s | 9.2 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 241 km/h | 175 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 13.8 L/100 km | 8.1 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,073 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,430 – 2,550 kg | 2,060 – 2,581 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.