2015 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

2015 Mercedes-Benz G Class

2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

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4MATIC 4-Door G 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G-Class 4MATIC 4-Door G 550	12	15	$107,322	$115,400
G-Class 4MATIC 4-Door G 63 AMG	12	14	$127,550	$137,150

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4-Door 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Land Cruiser 4-Door 4WD	13	18	$71,739	$80,155

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$107,322

$71,739

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$115,400

$80,155

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1923 / month

$1336 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is basically a last-generation S-Class interior riding on one of the most off-road-worthy chassis out there; it makes almost no sense, which is why people seem to gravitate toward it.

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser is every bit the off-road machine that it always has been--but the price is so, so high.

TCC Likes

Great all-around visibility
Authentic SUV shape
Awe-inspiring off-road talent

A true off-roader
Inspires confidence by sheer bulk
Tows and carries...anything?

TCC Dislikes

Military-contractor prices
Gas mileage low, even for the class
Sits so high, it comes with its own steps

Astronomically expensive
Third-row seats
Choppy ride

Fuel Economy

City

12 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

15 mpg

18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

59.4

Second Leg Room (in)

41.9

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

42.2

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

58.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

61.1

Front Leg Room (in)

52.5

42.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.3

Third Leg Room (in)

28.3

Third Hip Room (in)

56.6

Third Head Room (in)

35.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

184.5

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

76.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.1

81.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

40.3

16.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

40.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Re-Circulating Ball

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.6

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/60VR18

P285/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/60VR18

P285/60HR18

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7000

8200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

700

820

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7000

8200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5578

5765

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7058

7275

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

15885

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

382 @ 6000

381 @ 5600

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Regular Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 2800

401 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Displacement

5.5 L/333

5.7 L/346

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

1.96

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

3.33

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.35

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.73

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Toyota Land Cruiser

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4189

Suspension Type - Front

Leading Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.38

3.91

Axle Type - Front

Non-Independent

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3086

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.38

3.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

13.5

11.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

1.0

3.0

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