Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC opens at $89,900. 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 $107,789 and $98,890 respectively.

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

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

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 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

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

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

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

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 uses a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 producing 227kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 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 Toyota LandCruiser 300 measures 4,980mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 264mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 4,716mm (2,888mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, 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 $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLC). 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 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC). Both match on warranty length.