Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Mercedes-Benz GLC starts from $89,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLC the more affordable entry point by $8,090.

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 $98,890 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLC by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC measures 4,716mm long on a 2,888mm wheelbase, 264mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 100L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLC) vs $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Mercedes-Benz GLC saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Both match on warranty length.