Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

Toyota LandCruiser Prado

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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2025 Toyota

LandCruiser Prado

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Toyota Prado GXL review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

110L

836 km

85L

561 to 1105 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$72,500 - $99,990

$136,600 - $273,300

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CarExpert's Take

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Surprisingly premium interior
Loads of standard tech
Spacious seating

Misses

Seriously compromised boot
Bumpy ride without adaptive suspension
Short servicing intervals

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
Comfort-focused drive is plush
Updated tech works well

Misses

$30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
Still needs (expensive) options ticked
Cabin execution feels underdone

Colours Available

There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:

Glacier White
Ebony (black)
Crystal Pearl (white)*
Silver Pearl*
Graphite*
Wildfire (red)*
Peacock Black*
Eclipse Black*
Dusty Bronze*
Espresso Brown*

*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Toyota Prado GXL review

Toyota's new Prado is selling well, but does it still deserve to be the large SUV segment leader now that all the hype has died down?

Max Davies

Very Good

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review

The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO		TURBO
Size (cc)
2755		1993 - 3982
Size (L)
2.8L		4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L
Cylinders
4		8, 6, 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16 - 32
Power
150kW		198kW - 450kW
Power RPM
3000		4000 - 5800
Torque
500Nm		520Nm - 850Nm
Torque RPM
1600		1350 - 2500
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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