2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

$61,850 · Crossover

$57,200 · SUV

Comparison Overview

Choosing between luxury comfort and rugged capability often creates a headache for SUV shoppers. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class starts at an MSRP of $61,850, offering refined luxury, while the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser, priced at $57,200, brings substantially more power for less money. The Land Cruiser boasts 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, significantly outclassing the GLE's 255 hp and 295 lb-ft. Despite the power difference, both vehicles share an identical 23 MPG combined rating. Size-wise, the Land Cruiser is taller at 75.7 inches compared to the GLE’s 70.7 inches, translating directly into its superior cargo capacity of 46.2 cu ft versus the Mercedes’ 33.3 cu ft. Buyers must weigh the GLE's prestigious badge against the Land Cruiser's extra capability and lower initial cost, especially given the $4,650 initial price gap.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

The GLE-Class provides a slightly better highway fuel economy rating of 28 MPG compared to the Land Cruiser's 25 MPG, which aids daily fuel costs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser offers significantly more usable space with 46.2 cu ft of cargo capacity, making it better for hauling family gear.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

With 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, the Land Cruiser delivers 71 more horsepower for a much more spirited driving experience.

💰 Best Value

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser provides substantially more power (326 hp vs 255 hp) and much more cargo space for a $4,650 lower starting MSRP.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class if...

You prioritize on-road cruising comfort and slightly better highway fuel efficiency (28 MPG).
You prefer a vehicle with a lower overall height of 70.7 inches for easier garage access.
The prestige and expected luxury appointments associated with the Mercedes-Benz badge are paramount to your buying decision.

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if...

Maximum utility is needed, benefiting from 46.2 cu ft of cargo space versus Car 1's 33.3 cu ft.
You desire superior power, as the 326 hp engine outmuscles Car 1's 255 hp.
You require standard four-wheel drive capability, while Car 1 is rear-wheel drive.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class	Toyota Land Cruiser
Length	194.3"	196.4"
Width	76.7"	77.9"
Height	70.7"	75.7"
Wheelbase	117.9"	112.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	—	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.4 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	255 hp @ 5800 rpm	326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	465 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Hi-Lo
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	21/28 MPG	22/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	23 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	472.5/630.0 mi.	393.8/447.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.5 gal.	17.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	—
Rear Door Pockets	✓	—
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	8.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Subwoofer Count	2	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	6 months	3 months
Speaker System	—	6

Power Feature

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Front Head Room	40.5 in.	40.1 in.
Front Leg Room	40.3 in.	43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	59.3 in.	58.5 in.
Front Hip Room	60.8 in.	55.4 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way

Rearseats

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Rear Head Room	36.9 in.	39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room	40.9 in.	36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	58.3 in.	59.2 in.
Rear Hip Room	59.8 in.	57.0 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 8.0 in	18 x 7.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	255/50R19	245/70R18
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Full Size Matching
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy

Suspension

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Front Suspension Type	—	Independent

Warranty

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	6 yr./ 62000 mi.	8 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	2 yr./ 25000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Which SUV is better for hauling gear or luggage?

The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser (car2) is the clear winner here, offering 46.2 cu ft of cargo space. This is significantly larger than the 33.3 cu ft provided by the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (car1).

Since both get 23 MPG combined, is the premium fuel requirement similar?

Yes, both vehicles require premium unleaded fuel. However, the GLE-Class (car1) manages slightly better highway cruising at 28 MPG versus the Land Cruiser's 25 MPG.

How much more powerful is the Land Cruiser than the GLE?

The 2026 Land Cruiser (car2) packs 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. This is substantially more than the GLE-Class (car1), which produces 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a 71 hp advantage for the Toyota.

What is the main difference in their size and stance?

The Land Cruiser is built taller and wider; it stands 75.7 inches high compared to the GLE’s 70.7 inches in height. Furthermore, the Land Cruiser comes standard with a Four-Wheel Drive system, unlike the standard Rear Wheel Drive of the GLE.

Is the Mercedes worth the extra $4,650 compared to the Toyota?

That depends on your priority; the Mercedes costs $61,850 versus the Toyota's $57,200. You pay more for the GLE likely for its luxury pedigree, as the Land Cruiser offers significantly more power and utility for the lower price.

Which vehicle has more gears in the transmission?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (car1) is equipped with a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, one gear more than the 8-speed automatic transmission found in the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser (car2).