Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

S 580 Petrol Mild Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 4,173,802 ex-showroom
⚡ 370 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 10.0 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: the short answer

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 76 remains close.

Land Cruiser 76 starts ZAR 3,193,802 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Mercedes-Maybach S-Class from ZAR 4,173,802

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW Mercedes-Maybach S-Class370 kW
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm Mercedes-Maybach S-Class700 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc Mercedes-Maybach S-Class3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l Mercedes-Maybach S-Class10.0 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm Mercedes-Maybach S-Class130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

S 580

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 76

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 76 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Model Introduced Year 1984 2026
Generation 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates Current South African Mercedes-Maybach S-Class generation represented by derivative S 580
Facelift History Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021 Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Sedan
Color Note White, Beige -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Current South African retail range
Segment SUV Premium sedan
Tare Mass Kg 2100 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Sedan
Spec Land Cruiser 76 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Length 4890 mm 5469 mm
Width 1885 mm 1921 mm
Height 1970 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase 2730 mm 3396 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 230 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 909 l 505 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 2000 kg
Payload Capacity 1200 kg 530 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.45 m
Front Headroom 993 mm 960 mm
Rear Headroom 954 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 900 mm
Rear Legroom 887 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 76 and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Land Cruiser 76 77 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 97.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 45.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 95.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 98 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 63.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class leads by 11 points

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 76 remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 83% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 97
Efficiency 45
Safety 95
Practicality 63
Leads by 11 points
66
#2

Land Cruiser 76

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 98
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Mercedes-Maybach S-Class +20 Efficiency Land Cruiser 76 +4 Safety Mercedes-Maybach S-Class +45 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +35

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 63/100

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 98/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 66 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class leads. However, Land Cruiser 76 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Land Cruiser 76 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.