Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus LX

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Toyota Land Cruiser price is Rs. 2.10 Crore and Lexus LX price is Rs. 2.82 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Toyota Land Cruiser is available in 3346 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Lexus LX is available in 3346 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. LX provides the mileage of 6.9 kmpl.

GLS vs Land Cruiser vs LX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	Land Cruiser	LX
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 2.10 Crore	Rs. 2.82 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	3346 cc	3346 cc
Power	375 bhp	304 bhp	304 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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Toyota Land Cruiser

ZX Diesel

Rs. 2.10 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lexus LX

500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim

Rs. 2.82 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Toyota Land Cruiser

ZX Diesel

Lexus LX

500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1		8
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3346 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3346 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 3 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	V6 3.3L Turbo	3.3L F33A-FTV
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	304 bhp @ 4000 rpm	304 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	700 Nm @ 1600 rpm	700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			6.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			952
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 10 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	3, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone Independent;	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	4-Link Rigid	Multi-Link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6		5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	265 / 55 R20	265 / 50 R22
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	265 / 55 R20	265 / 50 R22

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock			Centre

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Vents on Roof	Blower, Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic		Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	14	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		2 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black		Ivory, Mellow White / Black, Black, Garnet / Black, Sunflare Brown / Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Attitude Black	Black
Sodalite Blue	Dark Blue Mica	Graphite Black
Selenite Silver	Dark Red Mica Metallic	Manganese Luster
High-tech Silver	Precious White Pearl	Sonic Titanium
Polar White	Super White	Sonic Quartz

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.8/5

86 Ratings

4.9/5

15 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.9Performance	4.9Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

Land cruiser has been a childhood automotive crush of mine, packed with performance, and luxury, and also catches a lot of attention on the road.

Lexus LX review

Fully fantastic, my one strange friends car, drive for a while short distance travelled, service and maintenance according to Lexus Ls is good at price as cost , all the cars are pros and no cons I saw in it.

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Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

ToyotaLand Cruiser

Rs. 2.10 Crore onwards

LexusLX

Rs. 2.82 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

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LexusLX

Rs. 2.82 Crore onwards

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LexusLX

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GLS vs Land Cruiser vs LX Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS, Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Toyota Land Cruiser price is Rs. 2.10 Crore and Lexus LX price is Rs. 2.82 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLS is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to Land Cruiser and LX?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the ZX Diesel variant, 3346 cc Diesel engine of Land Cruiser produces 304 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim variant, 3346 cc Diesel engine of LX produces 304 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus LX

Length (mm)	5209	4985	5100
Width (mm)	2157	1980	1990
Height (mm)	1823	1945	1895
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2850	2850
Ground Clearance (mm)			205
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	493		174
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	110	80

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Black

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	100000