Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Toyota LandCruiser 70

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts from $76,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 opens at $75,600. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 70 the more affordable entry point by $1,300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,590 and $83,160 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz C-Class by roughly $5,270 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets a 6.7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 70. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 4.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 4,751mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 114mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 70 at 4,865mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70. That is a $1,054 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) vs $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 70). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class saves you roughly $1,054 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70). Both match on warranty length.