2017 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

2017 Mercedes-Benz G Class

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

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AMG G 63 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G-Class AMG G 63 4MATIC SUV	12	14	$131,502	$141,400
G-Class AMG G 65 4MATIC SUV	11	13	$204,972	$220,400
G-Class G 550 4MATIC SUV	13	14	$113,832	$122,400
G-Class G 550 4x4 Squared SUV	11	11	$209,250	$225,000

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4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Land Cruiser 4WD	13	18	$75,875	$84,775

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$131,502

$75,875

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$141,400

$84,775

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2357 / month

$1413 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A Mercedes-Benz G-Class isn't a logical buy, but that's just why it has endured so long. Not everyone wants an economical sedan, after all.

A legend in its own time, the Toyota Land Cruiser is as much a throwback to the past as it is a showcase for Toyota's engineering prowess.

TCC Likes

Authentic design and heritage
Stellar off road
Luxuriously updated inside

Remarkably good handling
Silky powertrain
Isolated, silent feel

TCC Dislikes

You could buy a fleet of Jeep Wranglers for this money
Dated in every possible way
Sits so high, it comes with its own steps

Astronomically expensive
Lexus LX 570 is only slightly pricier
Not as luxurious as it should be inside

Fuel Economy

City

12 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

14 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)

42.4

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

58.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

40.1

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

61.1

Front Leg Room (in)

52.5

42.9

Third Leg Room (in)

28.3

Third Hip Room (in)

56.6

Third Head Room (in)

35.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

64.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.7

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

187.5

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

76.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

79.5

81.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

38.6

16.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

13.9

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)

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

25.4

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

P275/50VR20

P285/60VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/50VR20

P285/60VR18

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7000

8100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

810

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

700

810

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

8100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7000

8100

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3417

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7058

7385

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4123

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

563 @ 5500

381 @ 5600

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Regular Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

561 @ 2000

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

3.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

2.81

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

4.79

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

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

3.58

3.31

Axle Type - Front

Non-Independent

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3417

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.58

3.31

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

13.6 (Est)

11.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

2.0

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