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Toyota Prado vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

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Toyota Prado
Toyota Prado

$72,500 - $100,665

2025 price

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

$69,800 - $155,950

2021 price

Summary

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

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.9L/100km (combined)

12.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Feels underpowered
  • Compromised rear cargo area
  • Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest offer more value for money

  • Coupe compromises
  • Hard door-bin plastics
  • Significant price rises
2025 Toyota Prado Summary

Anticipation for the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado was high, to say the least, because previous generations of the Prado have been much loved as 4WD touring vehicles. It was hoped that the new Prado would carry on that adventurous spirit but also represent a substantial shift forward for the model.

The new-generation Prado (aka the 250 Series) is larger than previous Prado iterations – it’s based on the same TNGA-F chassis as the LandCruiser 300 Series, the Lexus GX and the Toyota Tundra – and it is able to tow the industry standard 3500kg rather than the 3000kg the previous generation is limited to.

It also looks a lot different to previous Prados as it now has a straight-up-and-down retro-style appearance as opposed to the softer style of Prados past. 

Our test vehicle, the Altitude variant, is the second most expensive grade in the range and is marketed as the most off-road-capable of the line-up. It has a locking rear differential, front sway bar disconnect system, and all-terrain tyres.

So, the new Prado is bigger and bolder than ever before – but is it better?

Read on.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Summary

The SUV craze is such that high-riding wagons are increasingly being tasked with also doing the job of sports cars, despite the immutable laws of physics clearly working against them.

While the results have been mixed, Mercedes-AMG has some serious form in this area, so much so that it’s been confident enough to unleash the second-generation GLE63 S.

Yep, this large SUV is looking to do its best impersonation of a sports car, so we’re looking to find out if it’s a convincing Jekyll and Hyde. Read on.

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