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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offer two very different takes on what a luxury SUV should be. One focuses on road comfort, cutting-edge tech, and upscale refinement. The other leans on legacy, rugged build quality, and off-road durability.
Buyers comparing these two models will find strengths in each, but priorities like ride comfort, interior finish, and advanced driving systems may tip the balance. Here’s how they compare across design, technology, and performance.
The 2025 GLS brings a modern, sleek exterior with a wide stance, sculpted body lines, and a sophisticated lighting setup. It features an aerodynamic profile with a smooth roofline and flush details that create a premium appearance. Inside, the cabin combines wood, leather, and aluminum accents with a spacious layout across all three rows. The design flows naturally from front to back without looking cluttered or overbuilt.
The 2025 Land Cruiser returns with a squared-off shape, upright proportions, and a more challenging overall look. Its boxy profile and high ground clearance reflect its off-road priorities. Inside, the layout feels functional and durable, with physical controls and fewer soft-touch surfaces. While the Land Cruiser brings rugged appeal, the GLS delivers a more refined, luxury-driven design.
Inside the GLS, twin 12.3-inch displays serve as the command center for the MBUX system. Features include biometric login, voice control, navigation with augmented reality, and personalized user profiles. The suite of safety systems includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and 360-degree camera views.
The Land Cruiser offers a more basic but dependable tech setup. It contains a single touchscreen display, standard smartphone integration, and Toyota’s Safety Sense package with pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise, and lane departure alerts. While both vehicles bring advanced safety tech, the GLS offers a more advanced infotainment system, smoother user interface, and more customizable features for everyday driving.
The 2025 GLS 450 uses a turbocharged inline-six with EQ Boost mild-hybrid support. This setup delivers smooth acceleration, strong midrange torque, and responsive handling. The 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive system adapts instantly to changing road surfaces, while the air suspension keeps the ride smooth even on rough pavement.
The Land Cruiser features a turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain focused on torque and efficiency. It brings strong low-end pull and works well for off-road and towing scenarios, but it lacks the highway refinement and on-road smoothness of the GLS. The GLS better balances ride comfort and power delivery, especially in urban and highway environments.
The 2025 GLS and the 2025 Land Cruiser serve different types of drivers. The Land Cruiser brings dependable off-road ability, a strong reputation for reliability, and a back-to-basics design suited for tough conditions. The GLS focuses on ride quality, interior comfort, advanced tech, and modern styling. It offers a smoother experience for daily commuting, long-distance travel, and luxury comfort across all three rows.
Both SUVs hold value in their categories, but one provides more refinement, smoother road performance, and upscale comfort features for drivers who spend more time on the pavement than on the trail.
Experience full-size luxury, advanced performance, and premium comfort for yourself. Schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown to see what sets the 2025 GLS apart.