2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs 2016 Toyota 4Runner
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wins clearly, 75.4 to 65.8, on safety, performance. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GL450 4matic, is EPA-rat…
2016 Toyota 4Runner
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 2WD, is EPA-rated at 19 …
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wins clearly, 75.4 to 65.8, on safety, performance. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Classoverall 75.4 | 2016 Toyota 4Runneroverall 65.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 87 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 54.3 | 35.8 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 74.6 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 75.4 | 65.8 |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: model-level data · Toyota 4Runner: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMercedes-Benz GL-Class
Top recalls
- criticalSuspension18V272000 · 9,725 vehicles
- highSteering17V241000 · 58,323 vehicles
- highAir Bags17V177000 · 51 vehicles
- highSuspension17V081000 · 37 vehicles
- highAir Bags16V903000 · 47,799 vehicles
- highPower Train16V900000 · 48 vehicles
Toyota 4Runner
Top recalls
- highAir Bags19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
- highAir Bags19V005000 · 1,299,448 vehicles
- highStructure17V763000 · 431 vehicles
- highStructure17V425000 · 3,547 vehicles
- highEquipment17V291000 · 1,019 vehicles
- highAir Bags16V937000 · 2 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GL450 4matic | 4Runner 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 19 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,100 | $3,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class or the 2016 Toyota 4Runner?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wins clearly, 75.4 to 65.8, on safety, performance. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class scores 75.4 and the 2016 Toyota 4Runner 65.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class or the 2016 Toyota 4Runner?
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 7 recalls. 2016 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.