Toyota LandCruiser 70 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 starts from $75,600 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class opens at $76,900. 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 $83,160 and $84,590 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 features a 6.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 measures 4,865mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 114mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 4,751mm (2,865mm 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 $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and $1,967/year for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. That is a $1,054 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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