Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors (1996 – 2003) vs Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado (1996 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.7 s against 14.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 184 km/h against 166 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. The Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado is the lighter car, from 1,627 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,658 mm, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors is 365 mm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
V-Class and predecessors
1996 – 2003
|
Toyota
Land Cruiser / Prado
1996 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1996 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 174 hp | 125 – 152 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 300 Nm | 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.7 – 20.6 s | 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 184 km/h | 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 13.8 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,293 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,844 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,370 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,015 kg | 1,627 – 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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