2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class vs 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2011 Toyota Land Cruiser

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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC	17	21	$56,684	$60,950
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450	13	18	$57,614	$61,950
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550	12	17	$78,539	$84,450

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4-Door 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Land Cruiser 4-Door 4WD	13	18	$61,862	$69,120

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$56,684

$61,862

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,950

$69,120

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1016 / month

$1152 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A nimble ride and elegant, tough styling help the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class charm the mud right off a Range Rover.

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser keeps with its iconic off-road tradition in some respects, but in most it simply bows to the suburbs.

TCC Likes

Rugged and luxurious looks
Roomy cabin
True off-road capability

Real off-road capability
Confidence-inspiring on the road
Powerful V-8

TCC Dislikes

Expensive, even in base form
Big tires turn ride jittery
Low gas mileage on gas versions

Uninspired appearance
Choppy ride
Third row doesn't stow nicely

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

18 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.5

62.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

36.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

143.0

- TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

58.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

61.0

Third Leg Room (in)

34.2

28.4

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

56.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

61.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

35.8

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

59.8

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.1

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

121.1

112.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.4

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

65.0

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

200.6

194.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

72.4

74.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

51.5

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

43.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.4

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

83.8

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.3

81.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

18.9

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.3

16.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.4

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7 x 1.3

13.4 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.9

13.6 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.6

16.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

38.7

Steering Type

Speed-Sensitive Pwr

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.6

3.1

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P275/50R20

P285/60R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/50R20

P285/60R18

Spare Tire Size

Full-size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

820

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7500

8200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5423

5765

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

17.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

400 @ 1600 - 2400

401 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/182

5.7L/345

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 3800

381 @ 5600

Engine Type

Turbocharged Diesel V6

Gas V8

Fuel System

Direct Injection

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.35

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

1.00

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42/2.23

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

1.96

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

3.91

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

2.62

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

3.33

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Toyota Land Cruiser

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Airmatic

Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.68

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-link w/wtabilizer bar

4-link w/

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Airmatic

Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Control arm w/stabilizer bar

Double-Wishbone w/

Emissions

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

11.1

12.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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