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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VS Mercedes-Benz GLS: Which is better?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUV, which debuted at Auto Expo 2023, competes with the Lexus LX and Range Rover in terms of its price (Rs 2.17 crore). It is equipped with a diesel engine and has a high demand, resulting in a three-year waiting period in certain markets. Despite the demand, the new LC 300 retains the iconic Land Cruiser design, featuring a large grille and redesigned headlamps. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV offers the room and sophistication for such tasks, whether you’re ferrying your progeny to boarding school or carrying home a refill of your wine cabinet. The GLS’s off-road competence is a surprise and welcome feature given how smooth it is on the road. Mercedes has made sure that it can overcome more challenges than the majority of purchasers could ever hope to. There are sophisticated all-wheel-drive systems to assist keep everything moving in the right direction.
| Toyota Land Cruiser 300 | Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class | |
| Dimensions | 196.1 in x 78.0 in x 76.8 in | 204.9 in x 84.9 in x 72.4 in |
| Engine | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 | twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 |
| Horsepower | 409 hp | 510 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.7 sec | 4.7 sec |
| 0-100 MPH | NA | 11.7 sec |
| Top-Speed | 130 mph | 130 mph |
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Engine, Power & Performance
The all-new Land Cruiser 300 proudly upholds its iconic ladder-frame construction while introducing the advanced GA-F platform. It provides an exciting array of powerful engine options, including a formidable 409hp twin-turbo petrol V6 and a robust 305hp diesel unit, both expertly matched with a seamless 10-speed automatic gearbox. With its exceptional off-road prowess, it boasts an impressive 32-degree approach angle, an impressive up to 26.5-degree departure angle, and a commanding ground clearance of 230mm. The LC300 showcases an enhanced Multi-Terrain Select system, a Multi-Terrain Monitor featuring an underbody camera, and an updated control system designed specifically for off-road adventures.
Price & Features
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUV was showcased at Auto Expo 2023, starting at $81,181. The interior has received an impressive makeover, highlighted by a sleek 12.3-inch touchscreen that now incorporates Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a premium 14-speaker JBL audio system. Notably, the India-specific Land Cruiser 300 will be offered as a 5-seater exclusively, as communicated by dealers.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Engine, Power & Performance
There are two variants available, the eight-cylinder GLS580 and the six-cylinder GLS450, both of which include some hybridization. The 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged in the GLS450 is as smooth as polished granite and gains 375 horsepower for the 2024 model year. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 in the GLS580 produces 510 horsepower, making it significantly more potent. The 2020 GLS450 tested well, managing a quick 5.5-second sprint to 60 mph and a quick 154-foot stop from 70 mph.
Price & Features
We would recommend sticking with the GLS450 and using the extra money to get some upgrades because the turbocharged inline-six in that vehicle has just as much power and smoothness as the V-8 in the GLS580. The GLS-Class starts at $85,000. The dashboard is dominated by two massive 12.3-inch digital panels. One conducts infotainment functions and runs Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX software, which includes a virtual assistant similar to the iPhone. The other does infotainment chores.