2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS
In comparing the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser's and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser's and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Pricing
A used 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from $53,011 to $85,490 while a used 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced between $27,807 to $58,880.
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser loses 34.9 percent of its value and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser retains 9.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.2 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLS's quality rating is 7.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Mercedes-Benz GLS being ranked 12 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.8 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLS the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS base engine makes 362 horsepower. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 443 miles. The GLS is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. This gives the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser uses regular unleaded, and the GLS uses premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
53011 - 85490
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.348679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
27807 - 58880
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.442109
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.17156 / 10
Reliability:
9.843119 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
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60 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
AMG GLS 63, GLS 450, GLS 550
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 443 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 581 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
81.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
159.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5815 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5335 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19