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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class vs Toyota Prado

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

$104,440 - $199,999

2021 price

Toyota Prado
Toyota Prado

$72,500 - $100,665

2025 price

Summary

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
2025 Toyota Prado
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Hard lower door plastics
  • Could make even more noise
  • High fuel consumption

  • Price tag is hard to swallow
  • Frequent service intervals
  • Heavy use of plastics
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Summary

It’s fair to say Mercedes-AMG GLS63 buyers really want it all; good looks, cutting-edge technology, seven-seat practicality, leading safety and V8 performance to name a few key desirables. And, lucky for them, the new model is finally here.

Yep, the latest GLS63 is yet another exercise in excess, leaving very little to be desired by its buyers. Indeed, it ticks almost every box when it comes to a utility vehicle that well and truly puts the sports in Sports Utility Vehicle.

But, of course, this raises questions over whether or not the GLS63 is trying to do too much. And given this model does a whole lot more than its predecessor, these questions need to be answered again. Read on.

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2025 Toyota Prado Summary

This is one of the most important models to come from Toyota in ages. You guessed it. It's the new LandCruiser Prado.

Why is it important? The Prado is now in its fifth generation and aside from some minor facelifts, it hasn't seen a proper update since 2009!

Toyota loves the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' design ethos, and it usually works as their SUVs remain some of the most popular in Australia. But after 15 years, we deserved a new one and we're testing the base GX grade to find out if it's been worth the wait.

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