2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 vs Lexus GX460 Off-Road Mountain Mashup Review
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- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec and the 2013 Lexus GX460 are both luxurious 7 seater family haulers that can certainly go off-road. However that where the similarities end. Under the hood of the Mercedes is a V-6 turbocharged diesel engine while under the hood of the Lexus is a more traditional gasoline powered V-8. Of course we wanted to know not just how well the brand new 2013 Mercedes GL compares to the Lexus when it comes to ride and handling but perhaps more importantly how the Mercedes compares of-road when the going very muddy. You see the Lexus is based on one of Toyota's most off road worthy vehicles...the Land Cruiser. So how did the big Merc do? Check out this off-road Mountain Mash-up Review to find out.
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6 years later and I still would prefer the Lexus GX. Body on frame for the win.
And gas over diesel for sure.
Diesel for the win in big SUVs
Diesel is the future? That's hilarious. Don't give up your day jobs, guys.
Who said diesel is the future?
@@lunamaria1048 listen to the video.
8 years later in 2020 this GX460 is most likely still on the road, drives like day one it rolled off the showroom. I wonder where that GL350 ended up at.
The GL350 is still on the road... some where, it never made it home.
My 1998 Lexus LX 470 has 274K miles and still made it home every time.
Biggest repair so far is Timing Belt.
It's still on the road. It's now known as GLS
Junk yard
They are all over Africa moving on. The GL is a tuff vehicle
@@bonaanayaga My wife drives our 2014 GL350. 171K miles. 600 miles per tank and not a single rattle or squeak. Beautiful SUV. I work on both. I'd take the Benz every time.
in 10 years that lexus would hold a much better resale value though...
I doubt it'll be a one owner car 10 years from now
@@richieasian But it will still hold out its value.
@@richieasian i doubt it will break in that 10 years
@@firesupport162 This. Plus the Sequoia and Land Cruiser. Built like freaking tanks.
@@firesupport162 It won't break.
10 years later everyone still has the lexus GX. Meanwhile somewhere at some used car dealer, the GL is listed for $12,999 that no one is buying.
You guys do GREAT videos!!!!! I think you guys have a really unique way of reviewing... and it makes a wholes lot of since. You guys have great energy. Its very clear that you both LOVE cars. You have the best job in the world!!! Keep it up! I watch every video you make!
Great video as always guys! Keep up the good work, these videos definitely brighten my day!
Fast Forward to 2017 where is that GL standing now? In the recycling bin lol 😂 while the GX still holds on to value and reliability 👍🏽👍🏽
I have a 2014 GX 460 Luxury, Best SUV I have ever purchased. I have been through Infiniti QX80, ML350, X5 and MDX. I don't care what these jokers say. I have been living with the Lexus GX 460 for few years and I know it is worth every dollar, 52K miles and not a single issue. The ride is much better than BMW X5 and little better than Mercedes ML350, both of them were full of electrical bugs. I also have a 1998 Land Cruiser with 233K miles (four issues since day one- 1.)ABS unit, which I rebuilt for less than $100 2.)alternator, replaced for $300 3.)Starter, replaced for $300 4.) valve cover gasket, replaced for less than $200
Just got a 2011 GX. Bought for 22K. :D
Nice!... I'm buying one to turn to an overland rig.. My husband sold our 80 Series because we need modern
How many miles? Premium package?
good price.
Lol to all the funny comments. To all the people who would take the merc...the merc is like a hot sexy super model and the lexus is like ur cute neighborhood girl. The merc looks hot in magazine n men drool over it but until u marry one u will not know the pain..trouble. .headaches it gives. People who date n marry the merc ...ohter people feel sorry for because of all the issues...therebis always drama..after a while people get sick of all the issues. The lexus is like ur cute neighborhood girl with not makeup..not very pretty but sexy as hell because of her personality. She can do things very well..never complain about how difficult like is with u. She just love u and will take care of u as u get old. she lloks better with no makeup on..merc needs makeup to be attractive. The best part about the merc is that its on youtube ..or magazine but not to live with..lol
I had the ML and the X5 and man it had a lot of electrical problems but both engines was awesome...but a lot of visits at the dealership! I don't have the the GX but my brother has one and it has been problem free for 7 years and counting! Most likely I'll be getting one soon . Any other suggestions? People say the Lexus GX is boring but I can tell you this. I would rather drive a boring, V8 with old school technology, and a reliable vehicle than bringing in an ML or an X5 to the dealership! And my brothers GX is a beast in and around the fire roads of SoCal and isolated camp sights:)
I have the GX and I love it.
If mercedes reliable why depreciation value is so big? Go to any junk yard, take a pressure cylinder gauge, most toyota will be fine or excellent condition, do that to germany engine cars
Then we have to admit, most swap engine cars in the world, not only performance engine but all class from workhorse engine to performance engine will be toyota, in here even 20 years old 1KZTE diesel toyota still priced at $2000, and 1HD-T still at $5000
So, you chose a car because of less maintenance or cost. That alone is a fine reason, but you took it a way bit too far with that analogy. I guess you must also rent your house, and not buy one, since buying one means you are responsible for all repairs and upkeep needed on that house. If not, you're a hypocrite!! If reliability is of KEY importance, we would all be driving a Camry or Accord, but some people have the means to drive what they WANT to drive. But you choose to put them down for their decision. That says a lot about you and the way you think. I looked at the GX. It might be quiet(as are all SUVs it competes with), but it drives and handles like complete shit on the road, and comes NOWHERE near close to handling as well as the Mercedes(or any other German rival for that matter) at moderate speeds and emergency maneuvers. It's good offroad, but are you buying this to drive it only offroad? Highly doubt it. I drive over 20k miles a year, and have never driven as much with any car before in my life as I have with my current Mercedes. It's damn near bulletproof, drives like a tank glued to the ground, and has completely run circles over all the comparable cars I've owned from Japan and US. If reliability or expense is the only metric you use to determine if a car is good, I know your ability to differentiate the merits of a certain car has gone down the toilet.
and for the same price as the merc, tou can get the bigger lx570
Sell the Mercedes. Reliability and longevity is the key to vehicle ownership. I had a MB GL350 and was in repair shop average 5 days each month for "warranty" paid repairs. But it really gets old waiting for your car... Even with a loan vehicle . Buy the Lexus.
Martin Rademakers What issues did you have?
Absolute money pits unless you have lots of money to blow. Never had peace of mind with a Mercedes vehicles, yes the older ones were a different story.
What problems? I have used diesel 350 2012, nox sensor was extensively expensive but covered with this upcoming class action lawsuit 117000 miles in and 2 bad injectors (got repaired under warranty)and leaking oil, great milage and 444lb ft of torque
Older video and vehicles - but I just test drove these two vehicles back to back (while in the process of selecting and buying a used vehicle). In my test drives I found the GL350 rather underpowered once at highway speeds, while the GX460 had plenty of power. Around town and at very low speeds the GL350 had plenty of grunt due to its low end torque but the GX460 was also perfectly fine at low speeds too. My biggest gripe with the GL (and I do mean the GL) was lack of power (another concern was maintenance cost), while the GX had plenty of power for me.
How is it that Roman and Nathan came to the exact opposite conclusion? Was this review done at high elevations where the turbo might help the GL compensate for the more powerful naturally aspirated GX? If so does the GX really loose that much that lack of power becomes a major issue?
That GX color is beautiful
You guys crack me up with your comments. From talking about the smell, comparing the weight to a "library", and discussions about "cats and buffaloes" - I'm in stitches over here:-))! Your writer is definitely something of a genius.
You can't compare it with Lexus when it comes to offroad. Lexus is a beast.
I have driven my friends GX and when you put it in sport mode for a full size suv its fast these guys didn't even talk about the different modes like comfort in the GX is amazing and it's painfully reliable opposed to the Mercedes.
The Biggest difference really is in reliability performance, maintenance and the last but not least. RESALE VALUE. LEXUS will hold it's price , while Merc take steep hits on price.
Repair bills? Reliability? I know which one is best, do you?
I live in CostaRica and I have a Toyota Landcruiser Prado TX is the same of the lexus but with a 3.0L diesel Turbointercooler engine. is powerful rocker
Diesel..... The future!!!! Sure thing Roman, let's ask VW.
Lol
the mercedes fell apart by now i am sure
It depends on the owner, how much he cares and how he keeps it???
Yup diesel Benz never last
only 2 mpgs better lol and it is a diesel :D
So the future (diesel) doesn't have that much better MPG than the dinosaur Lexus? Does the "future" has better resale value and reliability?
had fun watching this one, thx
8 Yrs later, the GX460 is still running strong. And what about the GL, good luck.
This generation GX looks like a proper SUV. New ones don't look that good anymore
Ilya Elis, I agree. The new one is much to busy looking.
Are you guys stupid? The LX is based on the LandCruiser, not the GX. The GX is closer to a 4Runner, with the exact same wheel base of 109.8 in.
The LX is based on the LandCruiser and GX is based on the 4Runner.
jonx is not based on the 4Runner, it is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado which it's sold in Europe and Latin America. Look for it on the web.
The GX is not based on the 4Runner, Nathan! It's based on the Prado. I thought you guys are car guys and know your stuffs....
Lol its funny that a lot people think that the gx is based on the 4runner.
Gx=land cruiser prado J150
Lx=land cruiser J200
GX is based on Land Cruiser, LX is based on Land Cruiser 200 (a larger LC sold in Africa, ME, and Oceania).
GOOD review, iam testing out the GL350 and 450 this week, probebly will go with the 450 since its only about 2000 more for the v8 but you get 120 hp extra
How did this end up going how is your GL now ?
i buyd the GL 350 cdi and i love it!
All the haters lexus is dependable like toyota
I love your username, Japanese cars for life
Coz it is a Toyota
The GL looks badass. Great mashup :)
I am still waiting for the off road part :\
@solarlightning yeah the GX is based on the 4runner but it shares the 4.7 V8 from the land cruiser
Which one would you recommend to pull a horse trailer with 2 horses in it.....5000 pounds?
you can get the folding seats for the second row in general motors vehicals too...
"Startled cat" haha! Thanks for the video.
Wouldn't a fair and unbiased comparison be with something equivalent like the LX? Or at least the LandCruiser?
I know which one I'd like to own, But, which one would you rather own out of warranty.
@AhdFOUR yes the GX is based on the Prado but in the US it is also based on the toyota 4runner not by the body but the engines and some of the frame work but the the GX is really originally based on the Prado not many ppl here in the US know that
The Land Cruiser has both - 4.7 and 5.7 engine options (has 4.5 diesel in Europe). But the thing you see in the video is not the Land Cruiser/Lexus LX, it's Prado (gets 3.0 diesel in Europe) which doesn't have the 5.7 V8.
OK so the GX460 is based on the LandCruiser Prado and the LX570 is based on the LandCruiser. Also I believe they kept the side opening tailgate because the Toyota LandCruiser Prado has an externally mounted spare wheel, requiring a side opening tailgate. However for some reason when they took off the spare wheel, they did not redesign the hinges.
8years later . I’m struggling here about this GLS 450 vs GX460 .. Lexus IS smaller 3rd row but many say it’s more reliable…..
While the LX is based off of the Land Cruiser, The GX is technically a Lexus badged version of the Toyota Land Cruiser PRADO (which is sold in many markets worldwide).
Tows* Great review by the way thanks!
Call it what you will. I think the Lexus looks better. The GX looks luxuries without breaking the preppy meter.
Can you guys do a Diesel MPG shoot-out?
Nobody tells you the MPG's of them Diesels.
Am I missing something? I just checked and MB USA says GL350 has 210 hp and 400 lb/ft of torque - where are you guys getting your numbers from? Also, GL is said to hit 60 in 9.1 seconds and GX does the same in 7.8, yet I never heard anything about the Benz being 'underpowered'. Unless you're saying that GX has super peaky hp and torque curves, but I've seen Toyota V8 curves and they aren't peaky. So I'm a little confused by this review.
Can you compare the GL with the Audi Q7 please? : )
Having driven on safari in Land cruisers (petrol) as well as Land Rover Defenders (diesel), I have always preferred the naturally aspirated engine to the turbo diesel that (strangely opposed to teh other) needs to be reved for for power.
Same thing in Australia, diesel is usually about the same price as 98 premium unleaded, which is about $1.55-1.65AUD/L while the standard 91 unleaded is only $1.40AUD/L. Although most cars nowadays require 95 or better anyway. I know my car is 98 minimum which kinda sucks. I think diesels and hybrids are our short term future, and EV's and hydrogen cars are the long term future. I'm going to miss that lovely petrol powered sound.
Gx is actually a Land Cruiser Prado, u can look that up. It's sold world wide, just not in America. U do get a diesel in the Prado version and they sell very well.
I wanna know what Dave, Nathan and Roman's daily driver. What cars do u guys own and drive on regular bases. Thumps up so they can see please....
no, actually they do sell the GX's brother in the US. its called the Toyota 4Runner same structure just a new engine and better materials.
the Land Cruiser Parado is a 4runner cause it comes with the extremly reliable 2.7 4cyl and the 4.0 V6
Just bought my friend's pristine and dealer maintained 2013 Lexus GX with 141,000+ miles for $18k earlier today. I also own a 2018 LX570. I've been buying Toyota's for the past 3 decades and I ALWAYS buy them new and run them for 10 years and either sell them with 30% residual value or keep them. Lexus is no different. Still own a 97 4Runner. 300,000 miles is routine for these Yota/Lexus SUVs. Reason enough why I buy them and not lease them.
same here.
Excelente vídeo, siempre me gusta verlos en mi tiempo libre, así me distraigo. Realmente una de las cosas que más me llamo la atención es que dicen que los motores Diésel son el futuro en cuanto al tema del rendimiento, rentabilidad, precio-valor, etc ; pero también debemos de recordar que esto es en condiciones muy especificas, esas condiciones son :
• Un buen combustible Diésel (Gasoil), puede que en USA cuenten con un buen combustible de ese tipo, pero en otras partes del mundo no se cumplen necesariamente las regulaciones de los niveles de Azufre en la mezcla del Diesel (Gasoil), esto genera un sinfín de problemas en los motores Diésel, los cuales a la larga terminan siendo una especie de maldición para la persona que adquiere un carro con un motor de este tipo.
• Los problemas pueden ser: Daño de los inyectores por la corrosión de los ácidos generados por el Azufre, daño de los sellos del motor (perdiendo compresión), daño de las piezas internas, y el que yo considero el daño más GRAVE, daño general de la bomba de inyección, la cual no es más que el corazón de todos los motores Diésel y la cual es sumamente costosa.
• Ciertamente en un principio los motores Diésel pueden ser una especie de ¨bendición hacia tu bolsillo¨, pero esto es por el primer o segundo año, luego de esto, se transforman en un caos el cual debes de controlar para que no se te salga de las manos, el motor Diésel sea cual sea la marca termina : sonando como un tractor , humeando más que una maquinaria de carbón del siglo 19, el costo de mantenimiento se eleva mucho más que el de un motor de Gasolina, y termina teniendo una mano de obra especializada la cual no hay en todos lados, los filtros de Gasoil, los filtros del aire, los filtros del aceite, el aceite que una el carro, el mantenimiento de las bombas de inyección ,todo es más costoso, y esto degenera en que realmente el consumo de los carros Diésel se vuelve el mismo que el de un carro de Gasolina (pudiendo llegar a consumir mas) y realmente en un viaje en carretera no en autopista, donde debes de hacer una gran cantidad de rebases etc termina consumiendo lo mismo que un carro de Gasolina como ya les decía anteriormente.
• Se preguntaran como se de esto, poseo un Audi A6 2.5 TDi V6, un carro con mucho Torque y mucha potencia ,un avión con ruedas, muy confortable, pero que en realidad en su mantenimiento resulta más costoso etc que mi otro vehículo, una BMW X5 E53 V6 3.0 Gasolina.
• Y una de las ultimas cosas en las que ciertamente casi todos los vehículos Diésel Europeos pierden, es en el que los motores Diésel europeos no tienen la misma resistencia y durabilidad para afrontar esos problemas de malos combustibles como si los tienen los vehículos Diesel Toyota o Isuzu, los cuales tienen motores de las mismas eficiencias, etc, pero que son simplemente indestructibles por decirlo de una manera jocosa.
Muy cierto, es demasiado costoso el mantenimiento de un motor diesel.
pero el bwm y mercedez no creo que lo iguale en duravilidad y seguridad a lexus y a toyota creo que mercedez y bwm es solo lujo pero no sirve para el maltrato como toyota o lexus ademas se malogran muy pronto las marcas europeas en cambio lexus y toyota nunca paras en mecanicos y te dura toda la vida sin problemas .... es cierto no ? gracias ...
Please do a Mercedes Benz GL VS Audi Q7 please?
4:00 well you cant get the land cruiser prado in the us which is what the gx is based on
True, but because the infrastructure is in place, it won't be as hard to make it so that it does replace gas. Although gas stations haven't been converted, there are hybrid gas/hydrogen stations. By standard combustion motors, of course I didn't mean taking any old gas engine and filling it with hydrogen. Much like the diesel engine, a specific hydrogen engine will have to be developed. Anyways, hydrogen can also deliver energy through motors, achieved by mixing in water with the compressed H.
Fair enough, and I'm not resisting the diesel movement. Just saying that hybrid gas engine has been tested to get better mileage than a diesel. Eventually, though, as diesel is based off of petrol, we're going to need to find an alternative.
yeah they are. what AhdFOUR said is pretty correct, the Land Cruiser PRADO is a 4runner, just a diffrent name. and the LX is a no brainer thats its a Land Cruiser. they look extremly identical and has the same tech the toyota has too.
roman you should review the new audi Q7 3.0 V6 Bi-turbo TDI 313hp and about 500 pound feet of torque !
and something else have you seen the 2013 new range rover ??
I wish people would consider repair bills before saying how great a vehicle is. Most vehicles are great during the warranty period and mileage. Try contacting a Toyota or Mercedes on something as simple as a lost key. I know somebody who lost the only key to her a car. I know it is not smart, but some people are just that way. Not only does she have to pay $250+ to have a key made, she has to tow the car to the dealer. According to the dealer, the new key is not guarantee to work resulting in higher fees. Don't take my word for it. Call Toyota and Mercedes to find out for yourself. FYI: Most Lexus and Toyota parts are interchangeable with Toyota at a much lower cost. Before paying $1500 to have a timing belt done at Lexus, you can have the same work done for half the price at a Toyota dealer.
Hmmmm, that sounds a bit odd as no manufacturer builds an off-road worthy EV/SUV and only Toyota builds a Hybrid all-wheel-drive crossover.
Well, to be more accurate, both are based off the Land Cruiser Prado, so is the FJ Cruiser. The older 4runners are based on the Taco. All four cars are now only made in Japan, afaik.
And what kind of vehicle is reliable then?
My father is a business man in England and runs some of the most successful companies there. He owns the gl550 which is basically the same and he loves it. Yh he's made some modifications but i personally love it and he say its the best car he owns.. And he owns 11cars.
The Fast Lane Car Do you know what means DPF? It stands for Diesel Particular Filter. Most modern diesel cars have that. And it works fine. As long as you drive your car or SUV on a long distance,so it can regenerate itself. You drive your "future diesel car" in city and you end up with DPF replacement,which cost fortune. Nobody drives big and heavy SUV"s for a long enough distances. Toyota engineers are not stupid. They have plenty of diesel engines,and trust me,if they wanted to,they would have thrown one in there. They had and still have issues with the DPF of their D4D engine. Do a research and use your brain before you make review.
So really the Lexus GX is based on the 4th generation 4Runner V8 and probably uses the same frame as the 5th generation 4runner (im not sure) but the V8 was on the 2007 Land Cruiser so it does have some type of relation that it was mechamically based on the 2007 Land Cruiser's V8 but is not based on the 2008-2013 Toyota Land Cruiser V8
Why doesn't the Lexus have the roll down rear window like the 4Runner?
ok let me clear things up the Lexus GX is based on the Toyota 4runner but uses the 4.7 V8 that was used on the 4th generation Toyota 4Runner and the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser it is not based on the current 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser because it uses its current 5.7 V8 which is shared with the Lexus LX and the Toyota Sequoia. The GX shares the body with the Toyota Land Cruiser Parado which is not sold in the US but it does share the frame with the Toyota 4Runner
Should compare the LX vs GL450
that lexus is a toyota Prado with a V8, and 15miles in the city for a vehicule like that one is really good. My Jeep GC Laredo V6 gets 16, and it has a 3.6.
We have in Colombia the LX diesel with a 3.0L D4-D but its a Toyota... The Prado and I reckon its cheaper too
gx is the prado currently not in the us
How much did mb pay you to choose the GL over GX
Lol IKR
If Toyota were to bring their bulletproof diesel here- That GX would be in my garage shortly thereafter! (throw it in the land cruiser as well!)
the GL is absolutely rare in germany; most people driving ML
I suppose so, but we should still try to find other ways of propelling the future of transportation other than by burning fuels. As efficient as they are, it still pollutes and technology is just advancing well enough that once gas engines are phased out, the diesel engines may not fair well long after before something better (i.e. electric or hydrogen fuel-cell) comes around.
no the 4runner isnt "based" on the Prado. it IS a prado just with another name and US spec designs. the Parado has same engine choices, a 2.7 & a 4.0. the GX is only avaliable with a 4.6
Fair enough, although hydrogen refilling stations and a basic infrastructure have already been established since 2008, so the step won't be as big as it seems. And if it's more explosive, then technically it can be used for more power in a standard combustion engine, outputting much more power than an electric equivalent. Eventually, we'll find ways to make the process cheaper, and by that time the battery could become phased out. I mean, it's already not as effective as gas engines...
Lexus Always 💯🔥
7 years later, the GX is basically the same vehicle. And it still will be until we become dinosaurs. 🤔
GX 550 coming next year.
Did he just call the Lexus GX the past....more like past presidents and future....try saying that about ur German clunker let me know when u get 300,000+ KM with no issues......go ahead I'll wait
500km 2010 Mercedes no problem
@Mr. Cairo u r the first guy who is appreciating merc and depreciating the reliability of lexus!!!
Ur very correct, actually its not like that this will last and this wont, its upto u how u maintain it, and how much care do u do of it!!!!
GX GX GX pursuit of perfection
Are they going through the little puddle over and over again?
Does the GL have a 2-speed transfer case (HI and LO gears)? The Lexus does. Too bad the guy reviewing the Lexus needs some education on the difference between a Land Cruiser Prado (Light duty 120 and 150-series : comparable to a 4Runner) and a proper Land Cruiser (100 and 200-series: the heavy duty Land Cruiser)
No, the GX460 is based on the 4-Runner. However, the GX is called the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado outside of the states. I prefer the GX over the GL, the GX is a TRUE SUV.
The Land Cruiser shares the same components with the GX mechanistically. The LX shares many components with the Toyota Sequoia.
Landcruiser has always been one of the best, and most reliable.
MB should offer the 4.0 v8 TT diesel for the GL.
Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 and many Peugeot's have it as well. Seems to me, really only the French have hybrid diesels.
GX is NOT based on Toyota Land Cruiser, it's based on Toyota Prado and it's actually a middle-size SUV even for European standards. Yes, I know it's a mashup but it's a shame that Prado stands next to GL which is QX56's and Lexus LX (Toyota Land Cruiser) competitor ;). Prado is really high but it's short and not very wide what leads to many, many rollovers - it even rolled over in a side crash test... In fact it's even smaller than Touareg, X5 or XC90.
Well automakers would have to design their cars to make battery replacement much quicker and easier than their current state for this to be an efficient process. But yes, this is an idea that has been presented. Of course, the efficiency of batteries would rely on advancements in it's design, as so far, they're pretty sizeable and not the lightest things in the world. Sure, they are no emissions, but HFC's only emit water, so that's not really an "emission" by enviro-definiton.
Yes the basis for that infrastructure was started but not very much developed in the way of outright replacement of gasoline. I.E. Conversions of gas stations. Yes hypothetically you can achieve more power with hydrogen, but there is a inherent issue with using it in standard combustion motors and that is it is a VERY dry fuel and burns extremely rapid and extremely hot. This will cause pre-detonation, melting of the pistons and destroy most all "standard" combustion motors.
GX460 is based in Land Cruiser Prado (150) and GX570 in LC 200.
Prado is v6 and gx460 is v8 engine
It's not, it is based on the toyota Prado, which is not sold in the US
The Toyota Land Cruiser and the Lexus LX are based off of each other they share the same body, frame, and V8's the only differences between the two are its exterior styling and its interiors but in general they are twins.
Why didn't you compare an LX570 to the GL?
UMMM, the Caddy ESV has had the power folding second row seats since 2007 :-/. Also would like point unnesscary camara zooming and panning oh the humanity!
Why wasn't the mercedes put up against the lx570?
wrt to the lexus, it's actually known as the Land Cruiser Prado, in other parts of the world. As for wanting Toyota to bless you with its diesel offering, it would be even more outclassed here; it's a 3.0L turbo diesel, pumping out only around 170hp and about 260ft-lbs tq. :|